Argo appoints two into top financial roles

Bermuda-based re/insurer Argo Group International Holdings Ltd. has appointed James Tees as chief accounting officer and treasurer, and Rip Reeves as chief investment officer. Both will report to Argo Group CFO Jay Bullock.

"Both Jim and Rip are exceptional additions to our finance and investment teams," said Mr. Bullock. "Jim's knowledge and experience in the Bermuda insurance market and Rip's broad financial background and experience managing insurance assets will be of great benefit to the company. I'm pleased to welcome both to Argo Group."

Mr. Tees has 18 years experience working in financial positions for insurance and reinsurance companies. He comes to Argo Group from Max Capital Group, where he most recently held the position of executive vice-president of finance and investments.

Prior to Max Capital, Mr. Tees held the position of vice-president and controller for Stockton Holdings, following 11 years with Coopers & Lybrand. He holds a bachelor of science in accounting from the School of Management at the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania and has the designation of certified public accountant.

Mr. Reeves has 25 years experience in portfolio management, sales and trading both on Wall Street and at investment firms. Prior to Argo Group, Mr. Reeves spent nine years as a senior portfolio manager for insurance clients at Standish Mellon Asset Management. He has also managed insurance assets at Scudder, Stevens and Clark and pension and insurance assets at J.P. Morgan Investment Management. Mr. Reeves holds a bachelor of science in marketing and an MBA, both from Louisiana State University.

All Lock & Key names Richardson new locksmith

All Lock & Key, a subsidiary of Bermuda Security Group, has appointed Joshua Richardson as its new locksmith.

Mr. Richardson, who brings seven years of experience, was most recently a locksmith at Barnes Locksmith Service.

But his professional experience is varied and extensive.

Having taught at a primary school in St. Vincent prior coming to Bermuda in 1979, Mr. Richardson went on to work at Ray Brothers Ltd. for 18 years, before assisting with the merger of Ray Brothers, PW's and HWP warehouses, and then taking on the role of warehouse manager at HWP for another four years.

Prior to becoming a locksmith, he worked briefly as a front line manager at the Lindo's Group of Companies.

Mr. Richardson is also on the PR committee of the Bermuda National Trust, for which he also does freelance photography work. He has been the vice-president and the president of the PTA, as well as being a member of Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Fathers' Resource Center, in addition to his role as a foster parent.

David Dumont, of All Lock & Key, said: "Joshua Richardson brings a wealth of locksmith experience and well-rounded values to the company. We are pleased to have him join our team."