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New York and San Francisco (May 18, 2011) -- Insurance brokerage and risk management firm Integro today announced its acquisition of Argo Insurance Brokers, a San Francisco Bay Area broker offering Commercial, Private Client Services, Employee Benefits and Specialty Insurance programs. Financial details of the transaction have not been disclosed.

"Argo is the ideal complement to our existing Bay Area operations," said Integro President and CEO Peter Garvey. "Argo President Jerry Katopodis, and Head of Operations Linda Giffin, together with their team of specialists, share our client centric values and our passion for excellence." Argo will continue to operate from its current California locations in Pleasant Hill and Anaheim.
Added Marc Kunney, head of Integro's Western operations, "I'm thrilled to welcome Jerry and Linda and their colleagues to the Integro family, and delighted that Argo will continue to operate under their leadership, which has guided the firm so well. Incorporating Argo's expertise with our own enhances Integro's existing strengths not just on the West Coast but across the Integro network."

"Integro and Argo share a passion for providing service excellence to clients," Katopodis said. "Joining forces allows us to deliver greater value for our clients in the U.S. and abroad; Integro's comprehensive platform enhances our deliverables to our clients. In addition, Argo's employee benefits and specialty insurance programs expand Integro's offerings to its clients."

About Integro
Integro is an insurance brokerage and risk management firm focused primarily on serving organizations with complex risks. Clients credit Integro’s superior technical abilities and creative, collaborative work style for securing superior program results and pricing. The firm's acknowledged capabilities in brokerage, risk analytics and claims are rewriting industry standards for service and quality. Launched in 2005, Integro and its family of specialty insurance and reinsurance companies, some having served clients for more than 100 years, operate from offices in the United States, Canada, Bermuda and London. Its U.S. headquarter office is located at 1 State Street Plaza, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10004. 1-877-688-8701. www.integrogroup.com


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