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Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd.
(Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Voce Capital Management LLC
Voce Capital LLC
Voce Catalyst Partners LP
J. Daniel Plants
Carol A. McFate
Bernard C. Bailey
Kathleen M. Dussault
Nicholas C. Walsh
Charles H. Dangelo
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On March 8, 2019, Voce Capital Management LLC issued a press release (the "Press Release") and uploaded new information to its website: www.Argo-SOS.com. A copy of the Press Release is filed herewith asExhibit 1. Screenshots of the new website information are uploaded asExhibit 2.
In addition, information regarding the Participants (as defined in Exhibit 3) in a shareholder notice of nomination and intent to present shareholder proposals at the 2019 annual general meeting of shareholders of Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd is filed herewith asExhibit 3.
