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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Simon Lewer joins as COO of GRP's MGA division and Kris Lee joins as head of e-trading for Plum Underwriting.
Gallagher launches mobile app for group travel
Broker says TravelCert removes a lot of admin for large organisations and provides accurate data to insurers.
Pen Underwriting loses four to Modus
MGA expands team with new hires from Arthur J Gallagher-owned Pen Underwriting.
Grahame Chilton sets out five-year strategy for Gallagher
The CEO of the international brokerage division says restoring stability was one of his first tasks.
Pen Underwriting looking at further acquisitions
Managing director Mark Armitage also says new underwriting areas being developed.
Pen takes Paul Broadbent from Towergate
He joins Gallagher-owned MGA from the M&A team at Towergate.
OIM rebrands to Pen Underwriting
Expanded group creates £500m business.
Stuart Reid starts at Gallagher on 12 October
Reid takes on the role of UK Retail CEO.
Brit founder exits Gallagher
Non-executive director Neil Eckert steps down from his role.
Settlement costs unnamed Gallagher executives £2m
Former executives need to repay employee loans and retention awards.
Former Hiscox COO joins Gallagher
Sue Langley appointed non-executive chairman.
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Pen Underwriting appoints Jonathan Turner as executive chairman
Turner will work alongside managing director Mark Armitage.
David Ross and colleagues Gallagher case settled for £20m
David Ross to join Towergate in November with Adrian Brown joining in September.
Egan to leave Towergate on 14 September
Move confirmed as Ross legal case settled with Gallagher.
Pen Underwriting builds BDM team
MGA appoints from across the industry in move designed to strengthen regional structure.
Industry dubious on the possibility of other Jelf bids
Some experts name Gallagher and Aon as possible contenders, while others say no one else will step up.
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Pen Underwriting secures Solicitors' PI capacity with QIC Europe
Pen will use capacity to offer primary cover of up to £3m.
Gallagher burns $25m in six months on Oval and Giles integration
Costs increase compared to $12.9m in the first half of last year.
Gallagher vows to work with KPMG on skilled person review
KPMG appointed to lead 166 skilled person review into Gallagher.