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Gallagher

Gallagher is an insurance and reinsurance broking group, as well as having advisory and consulting capabilities. The reinsurance broking arm is named Gallagher Re.

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Gallagher completes takeover of JLT’s aerospace business

3rd June 2019

Global insurance brokerage Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has announced the completion of its acquisition of Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc’s (JLT) global aerospace operations. The transaction, which was first announced in March 2019, is expected to significantly expand Gallagher’s existing aerospace team. The broker’s global aerospace operations now includes offices ... Read the full article

Gallagher promotes Stuart Fatt to Managing Partner for Construction

16th May 2019

Gallagher, the global re/insurance brokerage and risk management services firm, has announced the promotion of Stuart Fatt to the role of Managing Partner Construction. The appointment is effective immediately and will see Fatt report to Jon Thompson, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of UK Specialty & Wholesale at Gallagher. Fatt has more than ... Read the full article

Gallagher appoints John Thompson CEO of UK specialty & wholesale businesses

8th April 2019

Global insurance brokerage Gallagher has announced the appointment of John Thompson as Chief Executive Officer of its UK specialty London market and wholesale businesses. Thompson, who for seven months held the CEO position on an interim basis, joined Gallagher in 2014 as managing partner for construction. The division has since quadrupled in ... Read the full article

Gallagher appoints John Farley to lead cyber practice

27th March 2019

Gallagher, the global re/insurance brokerage and risk management services firm, has appointed John Farley as its Managing Director, Cyber Practice Group leader. He joined the firm in March 2019 to lead its Cyber Practice, a role that will see him develop and executive strategy for cyber insurance and related business lines ... Read the full article

Gallagher acquires brokerage firms in UK, New Zealand

10th December 2018

Global insurance broker, risk management and consulting firm Gallagher has announced the acquisition of two insurance broker firms, expanding its footprint across the South West of England and New Zealand. With offices in Torquay, Exeter and Holsworthy in Devon, and Highbridge in Somerset, leading South West commercial insurance broker Pavey Group ... Read the full article

Gallagher acquires UK property broker Vasek Insurance

7th November 2018

Gallagher, the global re/insurance brokerage and risk management services firm, has acquired a controlling interest in Purple Bridge Group Limited, the holding company of UK specialist property insurance provider Vasek Insurance Services Limited. The deal includes Vasek’s appointed representative Insurance My Villa, as well subsidiary brands including Unoccupied Direct, although no ... Read the full article

Gallagher to acquire Portmore Insurance Brokers

18th October 2018

Gallagher, the global re/insurance brokerage and risk management services firm, has announced the acquisition of UK-based company Portmore Insurance Brokers for an undisclosed fee. Portmore was established in 2006 as a mid-market-focused commercial insurance broker offering tailored insurance programmes for a wide range of industry sectors, encompassing both private and public ... Read the full article

Gallagher hires Daniel Stewart as head of trade credit in Manchester

24th September 2018

Gallagher, the global re/insurance brokerage and risk management services firm, has appointed Daniel Stewart to lead its Manchester-based specialist UK Trade Credit & Surety Practice. Stewart has almost 20 years of specialist broking experience and joins Gallagher from Marsh, where he was a national practice leader for trade credit, responsible for ... Read the full article

Gallagher promotes Steve Kluting within Food & Agribusiness Practice Group

7th September 2018

Gallagher has announced that it has promoted Steve Kluting to national director of product recall, within its Food & Agribusiness Practice Group. Kluting joined Gallagher in 2014, and has 18 years of experience as a "food lawyer", says Gallagher. He helps the firm's food, beverage and restaurant clients prepare for food ... Read the full article

Gallagher adds Julie Scott to UK construction division

9th August 2018

Gallagher, the global re/insurance brokerage and risk management services firm, has expanded its specialist UK construction division with the appointment of Julie Scott, who joins the company with immediate effect to focus on business development in the UK construction market. Scott brings more than three decades of experience in the wider ... Read the full article

Chilton to step down as Gallagher UK CEO, Matson to replace

18th June 2018

Insurance and reinsurance broker Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (Gallagher) has announced that head of its UK-based brokerage and underwriting unit, Grahame Chilton, is to step down from his role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) later in 2018, and will be replaced by Simon Matson. Matson is currently the head of ... Read the full article

Gallagher acquires UK commercial insurance broker Risk Services (NW)

11th May 2018

Gallagher has announced that it intends to acquire UK regional commercial insurance broker Risk Services (NW) for an undisclosed consideration. Established in 1999, Risk Services is one of the largest independent insurance brokers in Chester, North Wales, and the surrounding area, and delivers cost-effective solutions to both corporate and commercial clients. Risk ... Read the full article