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Interview: Peter Blanc, Aston Scott
Peter Blanc is in his element. As a self-professed ‘trading man', he was chafing at the bit when located behind a desk at Arthur J Gallagher.
This week: Elections, new woes and results
This week was an historic week for the world as it watched Americans choose their 45th president.
Gallagher to provide broking services to the university of Manchester
Arthur J Gallagher has been granted the approval to provide insurance broking services to the University of Manchester on an exclusive basis.
Brokers welcome Crawford's Gallagher appointment
Brokers have welcomed the news of Charles Crawford’s appointment to UK operations director at Gallagher.
Gallagher names Charles Crawford as UK operations director
Arthur J Gallagher has appointed Charles Crawford as UK operations director, subject to regulatory approval.
What is wrong with the UK retail CEO role at Gallagher?
Stuart Reid was the fifth UK retail CEO to depart A J Gallagher in as many years. So what is it about the role that causes such a short tenure?
Gallagher boosts speciality lines with new appointments
Arthur J Gallagher has appointed Rupert Boyle and Nick Ollerenshaw as executive directors.
Gallagher continues to see strong growth into Q3 2016
Arthur J Gallagher’s broking division saw strong growth in the first nine months of the year, with net earnings increasing 23% to $97.7m (£80.2m) compared to $75.5m (£62m) for the same period last year.
Reid's departure from Gallagher doesn't shock brokers
Gallagher retail CEO Stuart Reid’s mutual departure from the group has come as no surprise to brokers.
Stuart Reid leaves Gallagher
A J Gallagher retail CEO Stuart Reid is to leave his position after being made to wait for over a year for Financial Conduct Authority approval.
Gallagher enters deal with University of Glasgow
Arthur J Gallagher is to provide risk management and insurance broking services to the University of Glasgow.
Gallagher and Aston Scott settle in staff poaching case
Arthur J Gallagher and Aston Scott have agreed an out of court settlement over a staff poaching case that was heard in the High Court last week.
This week: Patronuses, start-ups and blockchain
As J K Rowling continues to delight fans with updated ebooks on her website Pottermore this week we learnt a bit more about our team mates on Post as a new feature was released.
Gallagher and Aston Scott close to agreement over Blanc poaching case
Arthur J Gallagher and Aston Scott are close to a finalised deal over the future of Duncan Rogers, the account executive allegedly poached from Gallagher by CEO Peter Blanc.
Autonet MD Donaldson says it can now focus 110% on growth after HPS deal
Autonet Insurance Services has agreed a majority sale to an investment vehicle established by Towergate backer HPS Investment Partners.
Aston Scott plans ‘vigorous’ defence over Gallagher staff poaching allegations
Aston Scott has said it will “vigorously” defend itself of allegations of staff poaching in a case brought by Arthur J Gallagher.
Diversity: How to implement a more eclectic workforce
Historically, the insurance industry has lacked diversity. When you imagine a typical insurance firm, you may picture a male, pale and stale boardroom. Increasingly, though, the industry has been implementing a range of initiatives to draw in a more…
Gable Insurance's first decade: seven lessons for start-ups
It is now four weeks since Gable announced it was cutting back its underwriting operations in light of compliance issue with Solvency II.
Interview: Valeria Calvo, risk manager, London Stock Exchange
As a risk manager, Valeria Calvo's worst nightmare would be a broker not working in her best interest. But she could probably spot such bias: she's worked as a broker - and as an underwriter - before buying insurance for the London Stock Exchange.
Gallagher secures multi-year deal with London University Purchasing Consortium
Following a recent public procurement exercise, Arthur J. Gallagher has secured a multi-year deal with London Universities Purchasing Consortium as its insurance broker.
Gallagher sees strong increase in net earnings
Arthur J. Gallagher’s broker business saw a 28% increase in their net earnings in H1 2016, from $140.9m (£106.7m) for the same period last year to $180.8m (£136.9m).
Top 50 UK Brokers Listing 2016 - one to 10
Post details the top 10 firms' headquarters, staff and major acquisitions
Top 50 UK Brokers 2016: Creating the Top 50
Alan Leach explains the methodology behind the Top 50 UK Brokers and takes a look at the rankings in detail
Compass claims independent ownership makes business more ‘credible’
Broker network Compass said being independent from a major player like Arthur J Gallagher now meant the business was more “credible” than its rivals.