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Arthur J. Gallagher acquires Germany-based Reck & Co
2nd February 2026
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., a global insurance brokerage, risk management, and consulting services firm, has announced that its claims and risk management solutions subsidiary, Gallagher Bassett, has acquired Reck & Co GmbH (Reck & Co.). Based in Bremen, Germany, Reck & Co. is a specialist provider of global transport and ... Read the full article
Gallagher Bassett EME&A targets technology investment and geographic expansion in 2026
19th January 2026
As a provider of claims management and risk services within the Arthur J. Gallagher group, Gallagher Bassett supports insurers and corporates across multiple industries and regions, and is entering 2026 with a clear focus on expansion, integration and investment. Senior leaders from the business’s Europe, Middle East and Asia (EME&A) operations ... Read the full article
Gallagher Bassett notes shift in Lloyd’s claims management to “hurdle principle”
29th December 2025
The change of Lloyd’s claims management to a “hurdle principle” places the delivery of high-quality claims services among the key fundamental responsibilities of managing agents, positioning it alongside underwriting and governance as a strategic priority, Gallagher Bassett analysts highlight. Elevating claims management to a "hurdle principle" means that claims performance is ... Read the full article
Rising weather losses and labour shortages strain UK insurers: Gallagher Bassett
8th October 2025
Increasingly frequent catastrophic weather events, seasonal surges, and a tightening skilled labour market have led UK insurers to struggle in responding nimbly to rising claims volumes, according to Gallagher Bassett’s latest analysis. Gallagher Bassett (GB), in its ‘Carrier Perspective: 2025 Claims Insights survey’, says that the UK insurance industry is facing ... Read the full article
Gallagher Bassett names Sarah Penny as Client Services Director, UK
11th August 2025
Gallagher Bassett, the provider of risk and claims management services and a wholly owned subsidiary of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., has appointed Sarah Penny as Client Services Director for UK operations, reporting to John Fearn, Chief Operating Officer for the United Kingdom. In her new role, she is responsible for ... Read the full article
Gallagher Bassett adds Katie Lamb as EMEA General Counsel
12th March 2025
Gallagher Bassett, the provider of risk and claims management services and a wholly owned subsidiary of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., has appointed Katie Lamb as General Counsel-GB Europe, Middle East and Asia (EMEA). Lamb has nearly 15 years of industry experience in the insurance industry, and joins from CNA Hardy, ... Read the full article
Gallagher Bassett acquires W K Webster to expand claims management services
4th February 2025
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., an insurance brokerage and risk management firm, has announced that its claims and risk management subsidiary, Gallagher Bassett, has acquired W K Webster & Co Ltd (W K Webster), with financial details not disclosed. W K Webster specialises in managing marine and transit claims, offering a ... Read the full article
Gallagher Bassett expands legal capabilities with acquisition of Caytons
27th January 2025
Gallagher Bassett (GB), a provider of claims and risk management solutions, has strengthened its legal capabilities with the acquisition of Caytons Law LLP (Caytons). This acquisition enhances GB's litigation offerings and complements the existing expertise of its in-house law firm, Strata Solicitors. The combined experience of Caytons and Strata Solicitors brings decades ... Read the full article
Gallagher Bassett appoints Ajay Sinha as Managing Director of Captive Practice
13th November 2024
Gallagher Bassett, a provider of risk and claims management services and a wholly owned subsidiary of brokerage Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., has announced the appointment of Ajay Sinha as Managing Director — Captive Practice. In a recent LinkedIn post, the company stated, “Ajay’s exceptional leadership and vision make him the ... Read the full article
New Zealand insurance industry set to go through transformation period following NHI Act implementation
31st July 2024
New Zealand insurance carriers need to update their claims handling processes and ensure their staff are trained accordingly in order to adapt to the changes brought by the implementation of the Natural Hazards Insurance Act 2023 (NHI Act). Gallagher Bassett has prioritised training and upskilling its staff to ensure they are ... Read the full article
Gallagher Bassett appoints Manan Sagar as UK CEO
6th February 2024
Gallagher Bassett, the provider of risk and claims management services and a wholly owned subsidiary of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., has appointed Manan Sagar as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in the UK. Most recently, Sagar was the Global Head of Insurance at Genesys for more than two years. Here, he ... Read the full article
Gallagher Bassett acquires PCMS, boosting size & offering in UK
13th December 2018
Multiline claims services provider Gallagher Bassett has acquired Property Claims Management Services Limited (PCMS), boosting its size and offering in the UK. Staffordshire-based PCMS provides property claims management services to insurers and commercial third-party claims administrators. The service delivery team covers the full range of perils including escape of water, fire, flood, ... Read the full article
Gallagher Bassett appoints Gordon Vater as Business Development Director
15th November 2018
Gallagher Bassett UK has appointed Gordon Vater Business Development Director and a member of the executive board. Vater joins from RiiG Ltd with immediate effect and in his new role will be responsible for enhancing and delivering claims consultancy, insource and training capabilities to corporate and carrier markets. He will be supported ... Read the full article
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