
Barney Smythe
Head of Speciality and Deputy Active Underwriter

Direct line: +44(0)20 7825 7125
Email: barney.smythe@argentagroup.com
Utility – We write a worldwide portfolio providing cover for utility infrastructure risks, with a particular focus on, and expertise in, US situs risks.
Cyber – We offer a range of cyber insurance products ranging from specialist, standalone cyber insurance to dedicated cyber risk coverage in traditional property and casualty policies.
Engineering and Construction – We write a worldwide portfolio of Construction and Erection projects and fleets of Contractors Plant and Equipment, offering cover for physical loss and delay in start-up exposures.
Political Risks – We provide bespoke insurance solutions to the credit and political risks inherent in overseas trade and investment business.
Terrorism – We write a worldwide portfolio of sabotage and terrorism risks across all industry sectors, providing protection against physical damage and business interruption losses arising from a terrorist attack.
Head of Speciality and Deputy Active Underwriter
Direct line: +44(0)20 7825 7125
Email: barney.smythe@argentagroup.com
Class Underwriter, Power & Utility
Direct line: +44 (0)20 7825 7251
Email: mark.pettersen@argentagroup.com
Cyber Class Underwriter
Direct line: +44 (0)20 7825 7129
Email: jonny.groves@argentagroup.com
Engineering Underwriter
Direct line: +44 (0)20 7825 7142
Email: phil.hancock@argentagroup.com
Political Risk Underwriter
Direct line: +44 (0)20 7825 7242
Email: mark.palmer@argentagroup.com
Terrorism Underwriter
Direct line: +44 (0)20 7825 7234
Email: darren.hines@argentagroup.com