Colosso and Gallagher Heath "on a break"

Gallagher Heath confirmed Mr Colosso's break and did not deny suggestions that he would be returning to resume his role.

A spokesman told Insurance Age's sister title Post: "We can confirm that Adrian Colosso will be away on sabbatical for a number of months, although we are not prepared to comment on any other speculation regarding his future."

Mr Colosso was appointed head of UK retail at Gallagher International following the recent company buy-out.  At the time he said that Heath Lambert and