Gallagher
In the UK, Gallagher has more than 7,000 employees specialising in risk management, and 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 offers tailored insurance programmes and coverage for both UK and international clients.
It is also one of the UK’s leading employee benefit and reward, employee communication and financial planning consultancies and is 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.
Ex-Gallagher boss Grahame Chilton joins BPL as non-exec chairman
Former Gallagher UK CEO Grahame Chilton has joined credit and political risk specialist broker BPL as non-executive chairman.
Gallagher CEO Rea: AssuredPartners integration does not prevent M&A after ‘amicable’ end to PIB talks
The expected 12-18 month integration of the AssuredPartners UK and Irish businesses will not prevent Gallagher seeking more M&A in those territories following the “amicable” ending of talks with PIB.
Gallagher completes on AssuredPartners buy
Arthur J Gallagher has today announced it has closed the acquisition of AssuredPartners.
Brokers voice mounting underinsurance worries in non-standard market
A survey by Prestige Underwriting has revealed an uptick among brokers concerned about non-standard customers risking underinsurance.
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With the Gallagher deal off the table, what are the next steps for PIB?
With PIB and its PE investors choosing to go again rather than sell to Gallagher, content director Jonathan Swift ponders what might lie ahead for the pan-European consolidator in an era of indigestion and M&A indifference.
PIB ends sales talks and reveals £400m debt raise
PIB Group has confirmed the end of “recent acquisition conversations”, drawing a line under the sales process with the comment that it is “appreciative of the attention it has received in the market”.
Alan Boswell crowned Broker of the Year at 2025 BIAs
Alan Boswell Group won Broker of the Year at the 2025 British Insurance Awards last night (9 July).
Birmingham Regional Review: Highly competitive market
Birmingham’s central location in the country creates opportunities for investment and growth, according to experts in the highly competitive broker market, with recruitment flagged as the main challenge.
AssuredPartners deal still expected to close in second half of the year, says CEO Pat Gallagher
Gallagher is “playing it right down the middle of the fairway” with the US Department of Justice and still expects to close the deal for AssuredPartners in the second half of the year, according to CEO Pat Gallagher.
Biba 2025: Gallagher’s Samantha Lowry named Young Broker of the Year
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has named Samantha Lowry, commercial team leader, of Gallagher, as its young broker of the year 2025.
Brokers play vital educational role on renewable energy risks
Rosie Simms explores the role brokers play in the push for greater renewable energy consumption across the UK.
Gallagher tipped to win the race for PIB
A deal for Gallagher to buy PIB is said to be “80% done”, sister title Insurance Post has revealed.
News analysis: To what extent have brokers bought into Flood Re’s Build Back Better scheme?
Flood specialists warn of a persistent knowledge gap among general brokers, but highlight that more providers need to make the Build Back Better scheme available. Ida Axling reports.
Gallagher grows real estate practice with broker buy
Gallagher has purchased commercial insurance broker Bicroft Insurance Services, expanding the broking giant’s real estate practice.
MGA appoints Stuart Reid as chair
Specialist business health insurance MGA Equipsme has appointed Stuart Reid as chair of its board.
Gallagher promotes Smith to broking and placement MD
Gallagher has promoted Stephen Smith to managing director of broking and placement for its UK & Ireland retail division.
Gallagher deal for AssuredPartners delayed by request for more information
Broking giant Arthur J. Gallagher now expects to complete the acquisition of AssuredPartners in the second half of 2025, after it received a request from the US antitrust agency for additional information.
Marshberry: US consolidators bypassing UK for Euro deals as targets dry up
Acquisitive US brokers might favour deals in territories outside the UK to enter and grow in Europe as the number of targets here shrinks.
Gallagher names ex-Giles boss Lyons specialty CEO as Turner departs
Gallagher has appointed Sarah Lyons, currently CEO of its Australia and Asia business, as CEO of the London-based specialty division, succeeding Jonathan Turner.
More than one in four UK businesses impacted by civil unrest last year, says Gallagher
Over one in four UK businesses were impacted by civil unrest last year, with nearly two-thirds citing a continuation of the problem as a major concern for 2025, according to research by Gallagher.