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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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Ortiz joins Gallagher’s global aerospace practice as US Head of Aerospace Claims
27th May 2025
Insurance and reinsurance brokering group Gallagher has announced the appointment of Sherry J Ortiz as US Head of Aerospace Claims in its global aerospace practice, a role based in the US. Ortiz is a qualified pilot with a proven track record managing complex litigation across major airline, manufacturing, and general aviation ... Read the full article
Sanjay Mehra joins Gallagher India as Head of Marine
16th May 2025
Insurance and reinsurance broking group Gallagher has announced the appointment of Sanjay Mehra as Head of Marine in India. Mehra, who has 15 years in the insurance industry, with a strong focus on marine specialty, is joining the company from Aon, where he most recently served as Vice President of its ... Read the full article
Clare Francis named Non-Executive Director, AJ Gallagher Holdings (UK)
12th May 2025
Insurance and reinsurance broking group Gallagher has appointed Clare Francis as an Independent Non-Executive Director of Arthur J. Gallagher Holdings (UK) Limited. Additionally, as part of her role, she will become the Chair of the Remuneration Committee and a member of the Nominations, Audit and Risk Committees. Francis has extensive financial sector ... Read the full article
Gallagher appoints Ian Picton in newly created role of Head of Energy Transition
6th May 2025
Insurance and reinsurance broking group Gallagher has appointed Ian Picton to the newly created role of Head of Energy Transition. In the expanded role, he is responsible for supporting energy clients that already operate in the low-carbon and renewable energy space and those firms that are currently transitioning from traditional energy ... Read the full article
A. J. Gallagher sees net earnings hit $709m in Q1’25 on strong segment growth
2nd May 2025
Global insurance broker A. J. Gallagher & Co. has reported net earnings of $708.9 million for Q1 2025, up from $612.7 million in Q1 2024, driven by improvements in both its brokerage and risk management segments. Gallagher's revenues before reimbursements also increased in Q1 2025, reaching $3.69 billion, up from $3.22 ... Read the full article
Stephen Scott to lead Gallagher’s newly launched MEA Risk Advisory practice
17th April 2025
Gallagher has launched a new Risk Advisory practice for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region with the appointment of Stephen Scott as its Head. In his new role he will bring together Gallagher’s global consulting and analytic capabilities with a regional team to deliver local tailored solutions. As part of the ... Read the full article
A. J. Gallagher completes acquisition of Woodruff Sawyer
11th April 2025
Global insurance brokerage Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has announced that it has completed its acquisition of San Francisco, California-based Woodruff Sawyer. Woodruff Sawyer is a brokerage and consulting firm offering a full suite of commercial property and casualty products, employee benefits solutions, and risk management services, with a focus on ... Read the full article
Gallagher appoints Stephen Smith to senior role in UK & Ireland Retail division
21st March 2025
Insurance and reinsurance broking group Gallagher has announced the appointment of Stephen Smith as Managing Director of Broking & Placement for its UK & Ireland Retail division. Smith will join Chief Executive Officer Nick Harris' UK & Ireland executive team. In his new role, Smith will lead Gallagher's retail broking strategy in ... Read the full article
Rising AI adoption exposes businesses to new risks: Gallagher
18th March 2025
Adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is at an all-time high, with nearly two-thirds of businesses testing AI in the past year and half already implementing it, however, Gallagher warns that growing usage also brings new risks, including a greater likelihood of AI-related claims if not properly governed. Gallagher’s research shows that ... Read the full article
Rising demand and capacity in the SCPR insurance market: Gallagher
13th March 2025
In today’s shifting geopolitical landscape, demand for SCPR insurance is rising, and the market's capacity is expanding to accommodate this, with more insurers now able to write long-term risks than ever before, according to Gallagher’s Structured Credit and Political Risk (SCPR) Insurance Market Report. The SCPR insurance market plays a crucial ... Read the full article
A. J. Gallagher to acquire Woodruff Sawyer for $1.2bn
5th March 2025
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire San Francisco, California-based Woodruff Sawyer for a consideration of $1.2 billion. Woodruff Sawyer provides a full suite of commercial property and casualty products, employee benefits solutions and risk management services with a focus on middle and large market clients. According ... Read the full article
Over 1 in 4 UK businesses impacted by civil unrest in 2024: Gallagher
18th February 2025
More than one in four UK businesses were affected by civil unrest in 2024, with nearly two-thirds viewing it as a major concern for 2025, according to new research by Gallagher. Gallagher conducted the study in January 2025, surveying more than 500 UK business decision-makers across companies of all sizes. Protests and ... Read the full article
Jason Bolding to succeed Bill Dubinsky as CEO of Gallagher Securities
6th February 2025
Gallagher Securities, the insurance-linked securities (ILS) and capital markets division of reinsurance broker Gallagher Re, has appointed Jason Bolding as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Bill Dubinsky will transition to the role of Chairman of Gallagher Securities, where he will focus on enhancing the ILS product suite and driving strategic ... Read the full article
A. J. Gallagher sees net earnings hit $1.47bn in 2024 amid strong segment growth
31st January 2025
Global insurance broker A. J. Gallagher & Co. has reported net earnings for 2024 of $1.47 billion, up from $966 million in 2023, driven by further improvements in both its brokerage and risk management segments. Net earnings in the firm's brokerage segment rose to $1.69 billion in 2024, up from $1.17 ... Read the full article
Gallagher adds Marsh’s Ashtari to Middle East and Africa specialty & facultative reinsurance team
20th December 2024
Insurance and reinsurance broking group Gallagher has announced the appointment of Hassan Ashtari as Chief Client Officer for its Middle East and Africa specialty and facultative reinsurance operations. This newly created role reflects Gallagher’s commitment to enhancing its client offering and strengthening its presence in the region. Ashtari's new position will centre ... Read the full article
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