EXHIBIT B
EXHIBIT B
JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
The undersigned hereby agree that the statement on Schedule 13G filed herewith
and any amendments thereto, relating to the common stock, $0.10 par value, of
Argonaut Group, Inc., is, or will be, filed jointly with the Securities and
Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k)(1) under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended, on behalf of each such person.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Joint Filing Agreement.
Dated: February 14, 2005
HCC INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC.
By: /S/ Xxxxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Name: Xxxxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Title: Executive Vice President
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HCC STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS, LLC
By: /S/ Xxxxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Name: Xxxxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Title: Executive Vice President
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HOUSTON CASUALTY COMPANY
By: /S/ Xxxxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Name: Xxxxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Title: Executive Vice President
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U.S. SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
By: /S/ Xxxxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Name: Xxxxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Title: Executive Vice President
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HCC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
By: /S/ Xxxxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Name: Xxxxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Title: Executive Vice President
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AVEMCO INSURANCE COMPANY
By: /S/ Xxxxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Name: Xxxxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Title: Executive Vice President
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