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.
The Insurance Age Podcast: 1 November 2019
The Insurance Age team unpick the most popular news stories of the week, including the Gallagher/Ardonagh court case.
Market “appalled” by revelations made during Gallagher/Ardonagh staff poaching trial
Experts are concerned about the case's impact on the reputation of insurance. Nawaf Hasan has also requested an apology from Gallagher after "fat complicated arab" comments.
Judge slams insulting religious references in Gallagher and Ardonagh case
Staff poaching claims brought against Ardonagh were dismissed in Friday’s judgment but one case of solicitation was upheld.
Ardonagh staff poaching claims dismissed in court
Gallagher has agreed to pay £3.1m towards the defendants' costs.
Brunel Group launches employee benefits business
Anders Lewis, previously of Gallagher, has been hired to launch the newly created company.
People Moves Round-up: 16-20 September 2019
Keep track of the past week’s market moves.
Gallagher takes chief information officer from JLT
Brent Kruger will replace Steve O'Donnell, who left the business in August.
TV star joins Gallagher to grow its sport and media business
Jill Douglas takes on business development consultant role at the broker, as it looks to expand in the specialist sport, media & entertainment sector.
Quizzical questions: 6 September 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Gallagher buys landlord insurance specialist
Gallagher says deal to buy RGA Group will strengthen its specialism in niche property owners insurance.
Gallagher CIO departs
Business says Steve O'Donnell's successor will be announced in a few weeks.
#Insagepeople: 5 - 9 August 2019
Stay up to date with the latest people moves.
Ex-Ardonagh deputy CEO Janice Deakin: "I need a break from big deals"
Former Ardonagh deputy CEO Janice Deakin has stepped back at the consolidator and vowed that she needs a ‘break’ from big deals having worked on the acquisition of Swinton, but added the idea of acting as a non-executive director at another firm…
Gallagher completes acquisition of JLT’s aerospace operations
Purchase will mean JLT's 250-person global aerospace team will be transferred to Gallagher.
Lockton announces key hires in Birmingham and Manchester
Lockton’s Birmingham team has hired Jane Baron as head of office as Richard Barraclough, formerly of Gallagher, joins as head of corporate in Manchester.
Ardonagh vs Gallagher judgement could take longer than three months
The long-running court battle between Ardonagh and Gallagher finally wrapped up on Friday, but a written judgement may take more than three months to arrive.
Podcast: The top five news stories of the week
Siân Barton and Aara Syed discuss the most popular stories on Insurance Age this week.
Gallagher’s closing statements begin as legal dispute with Ardonagh goes on
The staff poaching case continues as both sides make their case as the trial nears completion.
Gallagher and Ardonagh return to court as closing statements begin
QCs issue closing statements defending Peter Burton and Nawaf Hasan as staff poaching case moves to conclusion.
Nick Milton to develop Pen Underwriting’s broker strategy replacing Simon Taylor
Milton has been promoted to the role of head of UK sales and distribution and will seek to grow broker relationships.
Matson's successor for Gallagher’s UK Specialty and Wholesale arm confirmed
John Thompson has held the role, which includes responsibility for Alesco, on an interim basis since last year, replacing Simon Matson.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Siân Barton and Ida Axling discuss the most popular news pieces from the past five days.
Premiership Rugby stands by sponsor Gallagher after racism allegations
Liberal Democrat leader Vince Cable urged the organisation to review its relationship with Gallagher last week after racist comments from Simon Matson were brought up in the Gallagher v Ardonagh court case.
Broking Break - Your Top 5
The Gallagher vs. Ardonagh trial has borne several highly read stories this week with acquisitions and people moves also catching the interest of Insurance Age readers.