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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 introduces new trading divisions and leadership appointments in UK Retail
12th November 2025
Global re/insurance broking group Gallagher has introduced a new UK Retail operating structure with the creation of two new trading divisions, which will align to different client segments, and also announced leadership appointments. The new operating structure was introduced following Gallagher’s acquisition of AssuredPartners, which added 1,000 colleagues and a number ... Read the full article
Gallagher names David Rush as Independent Non-Executive Director
3rd November 2025
Arthur J. Gallagher Holdings (UK) Limited, part of the global insurance brokerage, risk management, and consulting group Gallagher, has announced the appointment of David Rush as an Independent Non-Executive Director. Rush brings almost 40 years of experience in financial services, gained primarily at Deloitte in Australia and the UK. During his ... Read the full article
Gallagher appoints Corey Tidey as Head of Natural Resources, Executive Director
22nd October 2025
Gallagher, the global insurance and reinsurance broking group, has appointed Corey Tidey as Head of Natural Resources – Executive Director. Tidey brings nearly 15 years of industry experience, with deep expertise in construction and energy re/insurance across Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. His experience spans underwriting, broking, consulting, and ... Read the full article
Gallagher creates India parametric pandemic policy reinsured by Munich Re
20th October 2025
Insurance and reinsurance broker Gallagher has structured and placed a tailored risk solution for the Indian market, with The Phoenix Mills Ltd. becoming the first insured in India to be covered against business interruption losses as a result of pandemic or epidemic outbreaks based on parametric triggers. New India Assurance, India's ... Read the full article
Gallagher launches InsurX powered smart follow cross-class facility for LatAm facultative reinsurance
17th October 2025
Gallagher, the global insurance and reinsurance broking group, has launched a new smart follow cross-class tracker facility called Galaxy, powered by InsurX and backed by Canopius, Munich Re, and others, it has been developed to connect facultative capacity from the London market with clients in Latin America. Galaxy ... Read the full article
Gallagher names Ryan Witchard Executive Director for Middle East & Africa Marine practice
17th September 2025
Insurance and risk management firm Gallagher has appointed Ryan Witchard as Executive Director of its Middle East & Africa Marine practice. In his new role, Witchard will oversee the team advising clients on shipping, cargo, hull, and machinery insurance matters. Based at Gallagher’s regional headquarters in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), ... Read the full article
Gallagher adds Andy Winwood as a Senior Executive
3rd September 2025
Insurance and reinsurance broking group Gallagher has appointed Andy Winwood as a Senior Executive, where he will support Nadim Semaan, Senior Executive Officer, in running the firm's Middle East & Africa business focusing on large clients, market engagement, business development, and regional expansion. Winwood had 35 years of insurance industry experience. ... Read the full article
Effective cycle management critical to navigating volatility: Gallagher Re’s Wakefield
3rd September 2025
Gallagher Re’s CEO, Tom Wakefield, has highlighted robust global reinsurance capital and manageable loss ratios as the market heads towards the 67th edition of the Rendez-Vous de Septembre (RVS) in Monte Carlo this week, emphasising that effective cycle management will be critical for navigating volatility and sustaining profitability in an ... Read the full article
Gallagher closes $13.45bn acquisition of AssuredPartners
18th August 2025
Global insurance brokerage Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has announced the completion of its acquisition of US insurance broker AssuredPartners. In December 2024, Gallagher entered into a definitive agreement to acquire AssuredPartners from GTCR for a total consideration of $13.45 billion. The transaction is reportedly the largest sale of a U.S. ... Read the full article
Gallagher names Aon’s Alistair Lester CEO of Private Equity and M&A, UK & EMEA
1st August 2025
Insurance and reinsurance broking group Gallagher has appointed Alistair Lester as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Private Equity and M&A client practice, leading the firm's existing transactional risks teams in the UK, Europe and the Middle East (EMEA). In the role, Lester will oversee the expansion of the practice to deliver ... Read the full article
Gallagher expands in Türkiye with new general aviation team
21st July 2025
Insurance and reinsurance broking group Gallagher has launched a new general aviation specialism in Türkiye, expanding its aerospace practice. The new unit team is led jointly by Can Giray and Görkem Rahmioğlu, who bring local knowledge and will provide customised solutions to clients in the region, backed by Gallagher’s international capabilities ... Read the full article
Gallagher expands Evolve smart-follow facility with new power risks
17th July 2025
Insurance and reinsurance brokering group Gallagher has introduced a new product line within its Evolve placement strategy, which offers automatic, immediate and bespoke coverage for Conventional Power clients around the world. Evolve, powered by InsurX’s smart follow technology, is multi-line portfolio tracker solution launched in February last year which unlocks seamless ... Read the full article
Gallagher UK names Sarah Lyons Specialty CEO
14th July 2025
Gallagher UK has announced the appointment of Sarah Lyons as Specialty CEO, a London-based role. In her new role, Lyons will lead 1400 colleagues in the Specialty division, which support large clients across the globe with their insurance and risk management needs. The executive, who has two decades of industry experience, has ... Read the full article
Uncertainty persists on impact of Russia aircraft lessor court ruling: Gallagher
8th July 2025
Although the English courts have now delivered a verdict in favour of the claimants in the Russia Aircraft Lessor Policy mega-trial, Gallagher has observed that "significant uncertainty" persists, especially regarding how reinsurers might respond and the potential ripple effects on reinsurance pricing that could influence the broader aviation insurance market. Readers ... Read the full article
Gallagher appoints Steve Parker as MD of its specialist UK property owners broker
30th May 2025
Steve Parker is to head up Vasek Insurance, part of Gallagher’s UK & Ireland Retail division, as Managing Director, taking over the role from James Collins, who has been appointed Managing Director to lead the firm’s UK-wide real estate offering. With an 80-strong team of insurance professionals, Vasek offers easier access ... Read the full article
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