Gallagher
Gallagher is a brand name of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co — the global insurance broker, risk management services and consulting firm headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.
In the UK, Gallagher has 7000 employees specialising in risk management, and (re)insurance solutions, for corporate, commercial and personal customers.
Through a regional network of branches based in communities across the UK, and its specialty London market operations, Gallagher aims to offer tailored insurance programmes and coverage for both UK and international clients.
It is also claims to be one of the UK’s leading employee benefit and reward, employee communication and financial planning consultancies, dedicated to providing local service and support to businesses, backed up by national industry specialism and global reach.
Gallagher offers client service capabilities in more than 130 countries around the world through a network of correspondent brokers and consultants.
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Gallagher’s closing statements begin as legal dispute with Ardonagh goes on
The staff poaching case continues as both sides make their case as the trial nears completion.
Gallagher and Ardonagh return to court as closing statements begin
QCs issue closing statements defending Peter Burton and Nawaf Hasan as staff poaching case moves to conclusion.
Nick Milton to develop Pen Underwriting’s broker strategy replacing Simon Taylor
Milton has been promoted to the role of head of UK sales and distribution and will seek to grow broker relationships.
Matson's successor for Gallagher’s UK Specialty and Wholesale arm confirmed
John Thompson has held the role, which includes responsibility for Alesco, on an interim basis since last year, replacing Simon Matson.
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Premiership Rugby stands by sponsor Gallagher after racism allegations
Liberal Democrat leader Vince Cable urged the organisation to review its relationship with Gallagher last week after racist comments from Simon Matson were brought up in the Gallagher v Ardonagh court case.
Broking Break - Your Top 5
The Gallagher vs. Ardonagh trial has borne several highly read stories this week with acquisitions and people moves also catching the interest of Insurance Age readers.
Vince Cable urges Premiership Rugby to "review its relationship" with Gallagher
The Liberal Democrat leader has written to Premiership Rugby to draw attention the Gallagher v Ardonagh trial, after Simon Matson's "complicated fat Arab" comments were brought up in court as Gallagher argues they were "taken out of context".
The growing use of credit to buy insurance
New research by Premium Credit reveals the insurance intermediary market anticipates consumers will use credit more this year when buying insurance.
David Ross denies "implausible" allegation he tried to hire Matson
Gallagher-owned Alesco is pursuing legal action against an Ardonagh group company, Bishopsgate, in relation to the hiring of four former Alesco employees as Gallagher vs. Ardonagh trial continues.
David Ross accused of “not caring” about acting lawfully
Ardonagh’s CEO denies accusation as he is cross-examined on staff poaching and loan allegations on day 10 of the explosive Gallagher vs. Ardonagh trial.
Marsh-owner gains approval to buy Jardine Lloyd Thompson
Purchase has been approved by the European Commission.
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Simon Matson says ‘complicated fat Arab’ slur regrettable but not discriminatory: Gallagher v Ardonagh
Gallagher UK CEO Simon Matson yesterday gave evidence in the dispute between Gallagher and Ardonagh and others, in which Gallagher alleges its staff were unlawfully poached.
Gallagher reveals £264.5m cost of Stackhouse Poland deal
The long-rumoured deal was finally announced in January this year.
Court hears defendants' opening statements in Gallagher vs Ardonagh trial
The legal dispute between Gallagher and Ardonagh continued today, with lawyers for the defendants concluding their opening statements.
David Ross attends court as Gallagher v Ardonagh trial commences
Court hears lawyers from both sides outline their arguments on first day of the 12-day long trial.
Expletive-laden broker spat court documents exposed
Gallagher vs Ardonagh: Skeleton argument alleges Simon Matson called former employee a “complicated fat arab” but Gallagher described the defence claims as a “blatant…attempt to distract”.
Gallagher alleges Ardonagh carried out 'carefully planned conspiracy' to poach employees
The departure of a number of employees from Gallagher subsidiary Alesco in 2017, who went on to join an Ardonagh energy division, was “the product of a carefully planned conspiracy”, Gallagher will claim.
'Employees are not chattel': Peter Burton defence in Gallagher staff poaching case
Peter Burton was treated as a “traitor” after leaving Alesco for Bishopsgate, his defence will say.
Gallagher buys JLT’s aerospace operations in £190m deal
The global deal affects the UK with 100 London Market employees joining Gallagher.
Court sets date for Gallagher vs Ardonagh dispute
A court has set a date for the first hearing in the alleged staff poaching dispute between Gallagher and Ardonagh.