Gallagher's Deakin: the speculation is "going to increase"

Janice Deakin

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.

Market speculation around AJG reached a peak at the end of July, when sources informed Insurance Age that the broker was set to purchase Giles Insurance Brokers.

When asked whether she had enjoyed working with Brendan McManus, Giles CEO, whilst at Aviva, Deakin said: "I did actually, I've known Brendan for a long time in different roles from RSA to Willis to where he is now."

While she would not be drawn on specific deals, Deakin surmised that the root of the rumours surrounding possible

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