Gallagher
Founded by Arthur J. Gallagher in Chicago in 1927, Gallagher has grown to be one of the leading insurance brokerage, risk management, and human capital consultant companies in the world. With significant reach internationally, the organisation employs over 34,000 people and our global network provides services in more than 130 countries.
Gallagher features in the Insurance Age Top 75 UK Brokers listing, Insurance Age Top 50 Insurance Brokers in Personal Lines listing, and the Insurance Age Top 100 Insurance Brokers 2021 listing. Find out what other companies made the cut.
Pen Underwriting launches standalone terrorism product
MGA says the new offering is part of its strategy to broaden its product suite for UK brokers, as it works towards its £1bn GWP target.
Gallagher posts rising brokerage revenues for 2020
Europe, Middle East and Asia CEO Simon Matson says the UK business achieved organic growth of 5% in 2020.
Brokers push government to cover Covid-19 event insurance gap
Without backing as soon as possible events will be unable to take place over the summer as broker calls for £200m support package.
People Moves: 18 - 22 January 2021
Stay up-to-date with the latest personnel changes in the world of broking and insurance.
Analysis: Gaps in the market
Where does Gallagher’s buy of Bollington Wilson leave the independent broker space?
Inflexion plans to build another "powerhouse" UK broker after Bollington sale
Partner Carl Wormald tells Insurance Age he is keen to build up another UK regional broker following the private equity provider's sale of Bollington Wilson to Gallagher.
Bollington deal to “supercharge” Gallagher’s presence in the North West
UK Retail boss Michael Rea discusses the thinking behind Gallagher’s deal to buy Bollington and confirms it is looking to make further acquisitions.
Vizion takes broking director from Gallagher
The commercial and HNW specialist has also added two partners to its roster of 11.
Gallagher buys Bollington
Bollington Wilson has been on the acquisition trail since 2019 and is believed to have GWP in the region of £250m.
BLW takes director from Gallagher as it expands into Scotland
Sandy Brownlee joins the wholesale broker to maintain and develop relationships with Scottish brokers and direct customers.
Q&A - Michael Rea
The CEO of UK retail, Gallagher weighs in on a turbulent 2020 and looks ahead to next year.
Silence on rumoured Gallagher/Bollington deal
Gallagher declined to comment on reports that it was in advanced discussions with the Manchester-headquartered business.
Gallagher takes on former Scotland rugby international
Nathan Hines has joined the broker as a business development director.
Gallagher shutters Dumfries office with three other locations under threat
Dumfries staff face redundancy as broker discusses future of Ayr, Fort William and Inverness bases as it seeks to move some locations to remote working.
People Moves Round-up: 2- 6 November 2020
Keep up tp date with the latest people moves.
Gallagher takes Zurich's Nick Price
He joins as market management director and will support Gallagher's retail division.
Marsh takes from Gallagher for aviation lead
The broker has made a series of appointments in its aviation division as Mark Walters comes in as MD.
Gallagher forced to take global systems offline
The broker has confirmed that a ransomware incident hit its network but everything is now back online as ICO says attack has been reported.
In-depth - High net worth: Water torture
Escape of water claims can be very expensive, but convincing clients to install leak detection systems could save brokers and customers time, money and a lot of inconvenience. Sam Barrett writes
Gallagher cans Capsicum Re brand
The reinsurance business will be renamed Gallagher Re from 1 October.
Gallagher names Michelle Bree as new COO for UK Retail
She moves across from Gallagher-owned Pen Underwriting, and Pen has appointed Matthew Lucas as her successor.
People Moves: Round-up 3 - 7 August 2020
Keep up to date with the latest people moves.
S&G Risk Solutions buys BLW Insurance Brokers
The deal is S&G's first after it was formed in March 2020 with the aim to support smaller brokers.
In Person: Pen Underwriting CEO Tom Downey
Downey discusses what it was like to take over as CEO just before lockdown, the future for Pen and why Covid-19 could lead to a “Darwinian moment” for the MGA market.