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.
Partington unveils his strategy for Gallagher
Dave Partington, head of UK retail offices at Gallagher Heath, has revealed the new structure and plans for acquisitions designed to target SME and corporate growth across the country for the broker.
Gallagher buys holiday home specialist
Arthur J Gallagher has purchased Croydon-based broker Blenheim Park.
Former-Heath director signs up for HCB
The Health Claims Bureau (HCB) has appointed Karen Gamble as head of client relations as it aims to expand its corporate risk solutions capability.
Gallagher reports 75% jump in profit
Arthur J. Gallagher has reported a profit of $99.8m (£63.8m) for the six months ended June 2012.
Allanfield posts loss in first results since listing
Allanfield Group has reported a loss of £476,412 for 2011, compared with profit of £508,244 for the previous year.
QBE bags public sector contract
QBE has signed a deal to underwrite the public sector business of AJ Gallagher subsidiary Risk Management Partners (RMP).
2012 British Insurance Awards shortlist revealed
The brokers shortlisted for the British Insurance Awards (BIA) have been revealed by sister publication Postonline.
Biba 2012: FCA uncertainty could damage broking sector
Uncertainty around what the incoming Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) wants from the broking industry is causing the greatest concern in the market and greater clarity must be given before damage is done.
OIM launches e-Underwriting division
OIM Underwriting, part Arthur J Gallagher, has developed a new underwriting platform for household and commercial risks.
Gallagher buys over 50's specialist broker
Arthur J. Gallagher has bought 78.5% of Insurance Dialogue (IDL), a specialist broker for the over 50’s market trading under the Insure4Retirement (I4R) brand.
Tysers bolsters professional indemnity team with Gallagher hires
Lloyd's broker Tysers has made two additions to the professional indemnity team in its UK corporate division.
Bluefin lures another ex-employee back from Gallagher Heath
Bluefin has bagged another former employee from Gallagher Heath as it bids to grow its share of the corporate market.
Senior returns to Towergate from Gallagher Heath
Towergate has appointed Richard Senior as managing director for its broking operation in Hull.
Gallagher targets £50m turnover in Leeds
Gallagher Heath has stated that it aims to double the £25m turnover of its Leeds branch by 2015.
Allanfield appoints from Gallagher Heath and H W Wood
Specialist real estate insurance broker Allanfield Group has appointed Paul Williams and Paul Leader as managing directors.
London broker association shakes up board
The London and International Insurance Brokers’ Association (Liiba) has made several appointments to its board.
Commercial broker launched in London
New commercial broker Q360 has been launched in London using capital provided by Tawa, a specialist investor in insurance industry businesses.
Miller adds Marsh and AJ Gallagher experts to team
Miller has appointed James Cunningham and Ewan Wauchope to bolster its political risk, trade credit and political violence capabilities.
Acturis vows to revolutionise personal lines
Acturis is poised to make an attack upon the personal lines market with two key hires.
Towergate raids Gallagher for development director
Towergate Underwriting has appointed Alyson Williams as household development director only five months after she left the company for a role as development manager at Gallagher Group.
Two senior players leave Gallagher Heath for rival Bluefin
Bluefin has snapped up two senior brokers from rival firm Gallagher Heath.
Biba reveals keynote speakers and panelists for 2012 conference
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has revealed that the father of the internet and one of the UK’s leading political journalists will be the keynote speakers at this year’s Biba Conference.
Ex-Gallagher Heath MD joins Knowlden Titlow
Knowlden Titlow Insurance Brokers has appointed Rod Palmer, former managing director of Gallagher Heath’s Norwich branch, as broking director.
Gallagher Heath seals five year deal with UIA
Gallagher Heath Insurance Services (GHIS) has bagged a five year partnership with UIA to provide motor and travel insurance to members of UK trade unions.