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.
Blog: Six things to look out for at the Biba Conference in 2015
With the start of the 2015 British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference only hours away I decided to offer some educated guesses and more left field suggestions as to what the hot topics and discussions on the floor are likely to be.
Pen Underwriting launches two mid-market products
Property owners and contractors combined will provide a range of benefits according to brand.
Arthur J Gallagher unveils new structure
Broker says reorganisation will maximise opportunities for growth.
Biba launches holiday home scheme with Intasure
The scheme will include a UK-based claims team according to Biba.
Industry welcomes Gallagher appointment
Stuart Reid brings experience of integrating acquisitions to new role at Arthur J Gallagher, say brokers
Court documents: Gallagher's Towergate purchase plan revealed
The broker claims plans to buy Towergate, acquire an interest in Autonet and buy Iridium were diverted.
Court documents: Ross resigned by email in February
David Ross emailed resignation to Arthur J Gallagher on 9 February 2015 and his notice expires on 8 February 2016.
Michael Rea tipped to join Gallagher
Speculation mounts about ex-Towergate COO being on his way to the consolidator.
Former Gallagher executives Dickson and Pearson launch new broker
Innovation Broking will provide advisory service around technology to mid-market companies.
Gallagher reports Q1 rise in broking revenue and profit
Acquisition integration costs were $20.8m.
Major changes at the top
But how much do senior moves actually impact the market?
Martin Hall joins Gallagher as chief underwriting officer
Hall was previously underwriting director at NIG.
Brokers unsurprised by Reid's Gallagher appointment
Market praises Reid's Bluefin performance and say Gallagher needs "committed" people and "top players".
Mike Bruce heads to Global Risk Partners
Bruce to take up role as chief executive of GRP’s retail broking business following his Bluefin exit.
Arthur J Gallagher confirms Stuart Reid as UK Retail CEO
Reid will take up the role later this year after leaving Bluefin Group.
Stuart Reid set to join Gallagher
Reid has left Bluefin.
CHIS teams up with OIM
Care Home Insurance Services selects Arthur J Gallagher-owned OIM as underwriting partner.
Gallagher and Ross agree on speedy trial in July
Judge approves trial against all three defendants commencing in July.
Gallagher takes David Ross to court
Broker confirms it's taking legal action against former boss Ross, Mark Mugge and Chris Keey.
Gallagher's Dalgarno moves to Towergate
Gallagher's chief risk officer to take on the same role at Towergate.
Pen Underwriting rolls out single Toba
Business states the agreement enables brokers to deal with 10 MGAs as a single underwriting entity.
Editor's letter - March 2015
“In recent months… you would rarely see mention of Towergate without the word ‘troubled’. That has passed for now”
Towergate and Gallagher: What next?
Towergate's turmoil and departures at Gallagher have grabbed the headlines, but calm may be in sight
Rea leaves as Towergate confirms new executive team
John Kitson, ex-Aviva sales and marketing director for UK general insurance, joins the broker.