Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NYSE: ARGO), an underwriter of specialty insurance products, today announced the completion of the sale of Argo Seguros Brasil S.A. to Spice Private Equity Ltd.

“The closing of this transaction is another definitive step as Argo evolves as a specialty insurer focused on US-based insurance risks,” said Andy Borst, Interim President of International Operations. “I wish the team in Brazil the best of luck in the future.”

The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

ABOUT ARGO GROUP INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, LTD.

Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NYSE: ARGO) is an underwriter of specialty insurance products in the property and casualty market. Argo offers a full line of products and services designed to meet the unique coverage and claims-handling needs of businesses in two primary segments: U.S. Operations and International Operations. Argo Group and its insurance subsidiaries are rated ‛A-’ by Standard & Poor’s. Argo’s insurance subsidiaries are rated ‛A-’ by A.M. Best. More information on Argo and its subsidiaries is available at argogroup.com.

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