Argo International launches complimentary legal advice initiative for D&O policyholders

Argo International, the Lloyd’s insurer and member of Argo Group, has announces the launch of a new initiative, in partnership with leading law firms, to provide complimentary legal advice to its D&O policyholders. The panel has been chosen based on the firms’ experience and expertise in the handling of D&O and employment practice liability (EPL) litigation.

The new service offers D&O policyholders a free consultation with specified lawyers at any of the following specialist firms:

• CMS Cameron McKenna LLP
• Kennedys Law LLP
• Pinsent Masons LLP
• Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold LLP

Andrew Robertson, directors and officers class underwriter from Argo International, said, “I am pleased to announce the launch of our new legal advice service in collaboration with our panel of specialist D&O law firms. With the assistance of our experienced D&O lawyers, our clients can receive at an early stage the advice and assistance that they require to prevent a matter from escalating. We have worked extensively with the law firms on our legal panel and this initiative will ensure that in the event of a potential claim our policyholders benefit from a consultation with one of the leading firms in the D&O and EPL sector.”