Argonaut Net Income Up $4.2M for 2Q

Argonaut Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:AGII) yesterday announced financial results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2002. Additionally, the company's Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per common share, payable Sept. 4, 2002 to shareholders of record on Aug. 20, 2002. The company also said it will comply with newly enacted certification requirements in its second quarter public filings in advance of their effective dates. FINANCIAL RESULTS During the second quarter of 2002, Argonaut reported net income after tax of $6.1 million, or $0.28 p...