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.
In Depth: High net worth – is prestige motor starting to lose its appeal?
Despite Covéa's recent withdrawal from the executive motor space, Martin Friel discovers there is still interest in insuring HNW wheels.
M&A slips back from 2021 record to £4bn in 2022
Imas has calculated that the value of UK general insurance distribution M&A dropped to £4bn in 2022 from £5.6bn in 2021, Insurance Age can reveal.
Chaucer warns on underinsurance with construction costs at record highs
With rebuild costs 10.4% higher than a year ago, an average property insurance policy set to cover £1m could now be short for the full rebuild value, Chaucer has warned.
James Kent promoted to group role with Tom Wakefield named Gallagher Re CEO
Gallagher has promoted James Kent to CEO of global insurance strategic relationships, with Tom Wakefield succeeding him as CEO of Gallagher Re after a transition period.
Gallagher boosts education practice with FE Protect purchase
Gallagher has struck its first UK deal of the year – buying Liverpool-based FE Protect, which specialises in the education sector with a particular focus on further education.
‘Massive blow’ for UK insurtechs averted as key bank is rescued
The Financial Conduct Authority has moved to reassure customers of their rights following the rescue of Silicon Valley Bank.
Gallagher wins Knight Frank Finance account from Howden and Uinsure
Gallagher has won the contract to provide clients of mortgage and insurance advisory specialist Knight Frank Finance with insurance products.
Paul Moors teams up again with ex-Bollington chief at insurtech
Paul Moors has joined motor broking insurtech GoShorty in his first major role outside of the Arthur J Gallagher-owned Bollington business.
Brokers upbeat on growth but underinsurance concerns persist – Aviva research
Brokers are markedly more optimistic on growth, with 76% expecting their business to expand in 2023, up from 43% that had a positive outlook in 2022, according to Aviva.
In depth: Are SMEs behind the times with cyber insurance?
Despite the majority of SMEs not holding any cyber insurance, these attacks are increasing. And despite their size, Martin Friel finds that many smaller businesses are more at risk than larger companies.
News analysis: The 1/1 reinsurance renewals – What will 2023’s ‘challenging’ reinsurance market mean for UK brokers?
The annual 1/1 reinsurance renewal season might not have been on the list of major concerns of the average UK broker at the start of 2023. But as Rachel Gordon reports it could have a sting in the tail this year when it comes to capacity shrinkage and…
Aon reports 4% commercial organic growth for Q4 2022
Aon has posted $2.59bn (£2.11bn) of profit for 2022, up from $1.26bn the year before when it was hit by over $1bn of costs from the failed merger with Willis Towers Watson.
Gallagher ends 2022 with its highest quarter of UK organic growth
Gallagher has posted organic growth in the UK of 17% for the final quarter of 2022.
People Moves: 16 - 20 January 2023
Keep up to date with the latest personnel moves within the insurance market.
Lawyers urge brokers to be vigilant about their own E&O
Law firm RPC has warned brokers to be vigilant about their own errors and omissions, and to stay on top of documentation against a backdrop of customers potentially opting for cheaper, but less protective insurance, in the cost-of-living crisis.
Brokers urged to tighten safeguards amid threat of client underinsurance backlash
Brokers are being urged to tighten safeguards amid the threat of businesses, suffering problems from underinsurance, taking legal action.
In Depth: Niche lines - The media sector after Covid-19
The entertainment and media sector was massively impacted by Covid-19 as many events and productions ground to a halt. As it recovers, Ed Murray looks at changing risk profiles and challenges brokers need to factor in when placing business in the space
Gallagher calculates 40% of commercial properties underinsured
Gallagher has assessed that two in five commercial properties in the UK are currently underinsured with the problem hitting a record high.
Residential property specialist Deacon rebranded to Gallagher
Specialist residential property broking business, Deacon, will be rebranded as Gallagher on 5 December, the consolidator has confirmed.
Kitsune enters administration after reinsurance renewal declined
Specialist motor managing general agent Kitsune Associates has entered administration after its reinsurance renewal was declined.
Gallagher rebrands Innovu and buys Doyle Mahon in Ireland
Gallagher has bought Irish broker Doyle Mahon and revealed the Innovu deal is now fully integrated with the rebrand set to complete next Monday.
Gallagher highlights ‘excellent’ UK amid booming organic growth
The UK has been one of the strong performers in Aon and Gallagher results, as clients battle the economic slowdown.
Gallagher accused of ‘anti-ethical’ position in row over storm-damaged block
Gallagher has denied breach of duty, but now housing firm has hit back with 'anti-ethical' claim.
Pen Underwriting Limited revenues in UK rise as it targets £1bn GWP
Pen Underwriting Limited’s turnover in the UK rose by 1% in 2021 as it remained on course for its £1bn gross written premium target, according to year-end accounts filed at Companies House.