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.
Giles risks shareholder anger with no payout warning
Giles has told the class A and B ordinary shareholders in Expectrum that "there are no proceeds available for any payment" following its acquisition by Arthur J. Gallagher (AJG), Insurance Age can reveal.
Arthur J Gallagher posts improved turnover and profit
Arthur J Gallagher (UK) Limited has reported an increased turnover and profit for 2012.
AJG’s spending spree continues with double acquisition
Broker is “bigger than Towergate” after eight large acquisitions in three years
Gallagher's shopping list
Arthur J Gallagher has kicked off its long-awaited spending spree it would seem.
Gallaghers buys Belmont
Arthur J. Gallagher has bought passenger transport specialist Belmont International for an undisclosed sum.
Aviva's Bayles lands full-time I&P role
Aviva's Phil Bayles has been appointed intermediary and partnerships (I&P) director on a full-time basis.
AJG's Deakin dismisses Giles integration challenge
Arthur J Gallagher's (AJG) new commercial director Janice Deakin has insisted that the integration of Giles will not be a "complicated business".
Arthur J Gallagher confirms £233m cash purchase of Giles
Arthur J Gallagher (AJG) has confirmed a cash deal worth £233m for Giles funded through free cash and borrowings on its line of credit.
Gallagher's Deakin: the speculation is "going to increase"
Janice Deakin is confident that she joined Arthur J Gallagher (AJG) “at the right time”, although she claims she will always be loyal to Aviva.
Farr extends three-year contract with homes provider
Social housing risk specialist Farr Insurance has secured a three-year contract extension worth some £340,000 to provide cover for Worcester Community Housing.
Gallaghers unveils construction hires
Arthur J. Gallagher International has unveiled a series of new specialists in its construction services division.
Keelan Westall unveils extra benefits for Prestige Broker Club
Keelan Westall has expanded its Prestige Broker Club by offering a range of extra new member benefits.
No rest for the wicked
August is usually when we reach the peak of the silly season (if you take a positive view of it – many would term it the trough).
Profits and revenues rise at Gallaghers
Arthur J Gallagher has reported a group increase in profits to $93.5m [£61.4m] for the second quarter of 2013, from $71.7m in the same period of 2012.
Gallaghers wins race for Giles
Arthur J Gallagher has won the race for Giles, Insurance Age understands.
Gallagher pounces on former Perkins Slade boss Rowe
Gallagher Heath has pounced to appoint former Perkins Slade boss Darren Rowe as clients and markets director, Insurance Age can reveal.
Keelan Westall launches underwriter training system
Keelan Westall has introduced a new training system for underwriters as part of a push to triple the broker's income over the next two years.
Video: What the Papers Say latest edition
In the June edition, Lynn Rouse, communications business partner at Arthur J Gallagher International, discusses issues around data security, penalties for uninsured drivers and how companies can deal with market speculation.
MGAA awards Gallagher preferred PI provider status
Gallagher London has been named a preferred provider of professional indemnity (PI) insurance by the Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA).
Barbon CEO Ramsey to depart
Barbon Insurance Group chief executive Mike Ramsey is leaving the company, sister title Postonline has reported.
Gallagher Heath restructures with three divisions
AJ Gallagher has set up three new divisions within Gallagher Heath Insurance Services (GHIS) to better reflect its direct, intermediary and partnerships distribution channels, sister title Postonline has revealed.
Arthur J Gallagher reveals Barbon Insurance Group capture
Arthur J Gallagher (AJG) has bought all the property and commercial businesses within Barbon Insurance Group (BIG) for an undisclosed amount.
Janice Deakin on four-month gardening leave
Insurance Age can reveal that Aviva’s Janice Deakin has been placed on gardening leave, effective from 16 April.
Aviva UK boss insists insurer is not a "sinking ship"
Aviva UK and Ireland chief executive Robin Spencer has insisted that the insurer is anything but a "sinking ship" despite today's announcement that it will be slashing 2,000 jobs across the group.