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.
Biba awards Francis Perkins and Young Broker trophies
Gallagher’s Wendy Hardman was awarded the Francis Perkins gong and Florence Dennis, of Partners&, took home the Young Broker of the Year prize.
MUM reveals growth post Pen takeover
Manchester Underwriting Management has grown to just south of £70m gross written premium since being bought by Gallagher-owned Pen Underwriting, CEO Charles Manchester told Insurance Age.
Matson flags M&A as key to Gallagher growth strategy
Gallagher's UK business has reported 14% organic growth in Q1 2022 with EMEA CEO Simon Matson highlighting “advanced” deal discussions with a number of firms.
Gallagher unveils suite of UK retail leadership changes in the South
All of the new roles will report to Gary Fletcher, managing director of the South for Gallagher’s UK retail division.
In depth: Employment practices liability: getting back to business?
The disruption to working practices following the Covid-19 pandemic has also prompted major upheaval in the employment practices liability (EPL) market. Tim Evershed reports
In Depth: Legal expenses cover proves value in volatile times
The turmoil caused by pandemics and politics in the past two years has created an increasingly litigious landscape and served to highlight the value and benefit of legal expenses to businesses, says Tim Evershed
In Depth: Build an affinity with trade groups
Sam Barrett explores the strategies brokers need to employ when building schemes cover for trade and affinity groups
Analysis: Spotlight falls on personal lines amid consolidation frenzy
After a record breaking year for deals by value and volume, specialists analyse what is driving the market and where the acquisition rush will go next. Emmanuel Kenning reports.
Aon confirms cyber incident
Firm states its ability to serve clients has not been impacted by the event.
Gallagher leader targeting organic growth
Newly appointed regional leader Elliot Miller confirmed the business is also open to making acquisitions.
Devitt deal adds fresh specialism to Gallagher portfolio
Retail CEO, Michael Rea tells Insurance Age that its buy of the motor specialist has been in the offing since last summer as he targets further deals.
Gallagher buys Devitt
MD William Hughes and finance director Tony Chapman will remain with the motorcycle specialist following completion.
Revenue and profits up in Gallagher's broker business in 2021
Simon Matson, CEO, Europe, Middle East and Asia says Gallagher's UK Retail business saw 7% organic growth as he reveals the business will continue to look for M&A opportunities in the UK.
Former Stackhouse Poland director joins Partners&
James Agnew, who co-owned Stackhouse Poland between 2001 and 2019, is now partner, private client, at Partners&.
Gallagher appoints regional lead
Elliot Miller joins as regional managing director for Scotland, Northern Ireland and the North East of England.
People Moves: 4 - 7 January 2022
Keep up to date with the latest personnel changes from the world of insurance.
Review of the year: Gallagher's Gary Fletcher
Gary Fletcher, managing director of the South, UK Retail, tells Insurance Age about how brokers have continued to support businesses across the UK in 2021.
Gallagher completes $3.25bn Willis Re deal
The broking giant will combine WTW's treaty reinsurance brokerage operations with its existing reinsurance business under the brand Gallagher Re.
Gallagher adds to market management team
Ron Hayes is promoted to chief broking officer and Richard Laver joins from Aon as market management director for the UK.
Gallagher/Willis Re deal gets green light from competition watchdog
The CMA launched a merger inquiry into the $3.25bn takeover in October.
People Moves: 15-19 November 2021
Keep up to date with the latest moves in the insurance space.
Market Analysis: Broking consolidation from 2010 to today – how the top 100 has changed
Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift charts consolidation among the top 100 intermediaries from 2010 to today and reflects on the biggest winners in terms of M&A success
News Analysis - How is US money reshaping the UK market?
David Worsfold explores the power of the dollar in broking and examines the drivers behind US investment into the UK market.
Gallagher appoints Derek Henry to lead micro-SME
Henry, formerly of Brightside, will also be MD of personal lines as the broker zones in on digital innovation.