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.
Vince Cable urges Premiership Rugby to "review its relationship" with Gallagher
The Liberal Democrat leader has written to Premiership Rugby to draw attention the Gallagher v Ardonagh trial, after Simon Matson's "complicated fat Arab" comments were brought up in court as Gallagher argues they were "taken out of context".
The growing use of credit to buy insurance
New research by Premium Credit reveals the insurance intermediary market anticipates consumers will use credit more this year when buying insurance.
David Ross denies "implausible" allegation he tried to hire Matson
Gallagher-owned Alesco is pursuing legal action against an Ardonagh group company, Bishopsgate, in relation to the hiring of four former Alesco employees as Gallagher vs. Ardonagh trial continues.
David Ross accused of “not caring” about acting lawfully
Ardonagh’s CEO denies accusation as he is cross-examined on staff poaching and loan allegations on day 10 of the explosive Gallagher vs. Ardonagh trial.
Marsh-owner gains approval to buy Jardine Lloyd Thompson
Purchase has been approved by the European Commission.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Ida Axling and Siân Barton address the top news pieces over the past five days.
Quizzical questions: 15 March 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Simon Matson says ‘complicated fat Arab’ slur regrettable but not discriminatory: Gallagher v Ardonagh
Gallagher UK CEO Simon Matson yesterday gave evidence in the dispute between Gallagher and Ardonagh and others, in which Gallagher alleges its staff were unlawfully poached.
Gallagher reveals £264.5m cost of Stackhouse Poland deal
The long-rumoured deal was finally announced in January this year.
Court hears defendants' opening statements in Gallagher vs Ardonagh trial
The legal dispute between Gallagher and Ardonagh continued today, with lawyers for the defendants concluding their opening statements.
David Ross attends court as Gallagher v Ardonagh trial commences
Court hears lawyers from both sides outline their arguments on first day of the 12-day long trial.
Expletive-laden broker spat court documents exposed
Gallagher vs Ardonagh: Skeleton argument alleges Simon Matson called former employee a “complicated fat arab” but Gallagher described the defence claims as a “blatant…attempt to distract”.
Gallagher alleges Ardonagh carried out 'carefully planned conspiracy' to poach employees
The departure of a number of employees from Gallagher subsidiary Alesco in 2017, who went on to join an Ardonagh energy division, was “the product of a carefully planned conspiracy”, Gallagher will claim.
'Employees are not chattel': Peter Burton defence in Gallagher staff poaching case
Peter Burton was treated as a “traitor” after leaving Alesco for Bishopsgate, his defence will say.
Gallagher buys JLT’s aerospace operations in £190m deal
The global deal affects the UK with 100 London Market employees joining Gallagher.
Court sets date for Gallagher vs Ardonagh dispute
A court has set a date for the first hearing in the alleged staff poaching dispute between Gallagher and Ardonagh.
In Person: Sue Langley, non-executive chair of Gallagher
Langley shares her route into insurance, the advice she gives as a mentor and why she is proud of working in the industry but pushing it to do more.
Gallagher profits surge again in 2018
Group revenue rises by 11% in the year.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Ida Axling hosts the first show of 2019.
Stackhouse deal may impact Gallagher UK's 2019 M&A activity
UK retail boss Michael Rea confirms plans to keep the Stackhouse Poland brand and states Gallagher will not close down branches or cut jobs following the deal.
Stackhouse boss lifts the lid on Gallagher deal
Group CEO Tim Johnson confirms that Stackhouse Poland executive chairman Jeremy Cary will leave the business in the near future.
Gallagher buys Stackhouse Poland
Deal is Gallagher's fifth since its UK M&A return in 2018.
Aston Lark keen on more private equity says Peter Blanc
Group CEO confirms broker has deals in the pipeline.
Pavey brand to be kept following Gallagher buy
Michael Rea said the brand would remain for the foreseeable future as he discusses Gallagher’s last deal of 2018.