Gallagher snaps up leisure and holiday broker Lifesure Group
Gallagher has gained ‘additional scale’ in the leisure sector following the purchase of a specialist broker.
The deal for Lifesure Group was attractive because the business has a ‘very positive’ reputation in the holiday and leisure insurance market, according to Gallagher UK and Ireland retail CEO Michael Rea.
Rea said: “This thriving business has a portfolio of specialisms that are complementary to our existing business, and provides us with additional scale in niche areas.
“Lifesure has been established for over 50 years and has a very positive reputation in the specialist holiday and leisure
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