Argo Group International Holdings Appoints KPMG as New Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. announced the appointment of KPMG LLP as its new independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022. The appointment, which is subject to shareholder approval, marks a change from Ernst & Young LLP, which tendered its resignation on June 1, 2022. The selection of KPMG was recommended by the Company's Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.

Key Takeaways:

• Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. appointed KPMG LLP as its new independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022.
• The appointment is subject to shareholder approval at the Company's 2022 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders.
• Ernst & Young LLP tendered its resignation as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm on June 1, 2022.
• The audit reports of Ernst & Young on the Company's consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 did not contain an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion.
• KPMG did not consult with the Company regarding any of the matters set forth in Item 304(a)(2)(i) or (ii) of Regulation S-K during the two most recent fiscal years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 and during the subsequent interim period through the date of this Report.

Statistics:

• Fiscal year ending December 31, 2022: KPMG to serve as independent registered public accounting firm.
• Fiscal years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020: Ernst & Young provided audit reports without adverse opinions or disclaimers.

Sources:

• SEC filing (Form 8-K) dated June 6, 2022
• Excutive summary from the source material (June 1, 2022)