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Towergate tipped for future sale despite debt-for-equity deal
There is “no question” Towergate will be up for sale once again in the coming years, according to market insiders, who believe the swift appointment of a CEO is paramount following this week’s debt-for-equity deal.
Video: Chairman of UK Spill Stewart Ower
OHES Environmental founder and chairman of UK Spill Stewart Ower speaks with Post about raising the profile of UK Spill, the benefits of good spill response, and life as part of Arthur J Gallagher.
Interview: Stewart Ower: Going with the flow
Chairman of UK Spill Stewart Ower plans to use his tenure to ensure any environmental aspect of a claim is one recognised as early as possible, so proactive intervention can help take control of claims costs
Blog: A graduate's viewpoint
It's funny - on the face of it I have all the qualifications of a graduate that could have ended up in any industry. However, I find myself in insurance, despite having had the offer to work elsewhere.
Gallagher teams with Limbcare for bespoke property covers
Arthur J Gallagher has teamed up with specialist amputee and limb-impaired charity Limbcare to launch a new range of bespoke buildings and contents covers.
McManus and Chaucer silent on $300m buyout rumours
Brendan McManus and insurer Chaucer have refused to be drawn on speculation that the former Arthur J Gallagher UK retail CEO will lead a buyout of the insurer's UK motor business, backed by private equity house Apollo.
Compass expands fleet team with London market hires
Compass Broker Services, the UK networks division of broker Arthur J Gallagher has appointed Darren Grodent as senior motor fleet broker for its London markets division.
Pen looking to expand product offering and branches in 2015
Arthur J Gallagher's Pen Underwriting has outlined plans to grow its product offering and branch network this year.
Pearson steps down as OAMPS UK head
OAMPS UK head Howard Pearson stepped down from his role in December 2014 as the integration of the business into Arthur J Gallagher completed, the broker has confirmed.
Pen Underwriting launches commercial offering
Pen Underwriting has launched its first own-branded product; a commercial solution for the mid-market.
Capsicum looks to Guy Carpenter for partner hire
Guy Carpenter Facultative UK property and energy head Malcolm Payton is to join Capsicum Re as a partner and head of its facultative reinsurance division.
Lloyd's recruits experienced broker for Australia role
Chris Mackinnon, former CEO at Gow-Gates Insurance Brokers, will join Lloyd's in Australia as general representative.
Hastings-Bass joins BMS Group board
Novae non-executive chairman John Hastings-Bass is to join BMS Group as non-executive chairman and director.
Rural looks to Gallagher for COO hire
Rural Insurance has hired former Arthur J Gallagher operations director Peter Cooper as its chief operating officer.
Ex-Gallagher colleagues launch e-trading MGA Modus
A new managing general agent set up by three former Arthur J Gallagher colleagues focused on e-trading has opened for business.
BLP recruits former Keelan Westhall MD Tonge
BLP Insurance has recruited the former managing director of Arthur J Gallagher-owned Keelan Westhall as its new head of sales.
Pen teams up with Ageas on online household capacity deal
Ageas has reached an agreement with Arthur J Gallagher managing general agent brand Pen Underwriting to provide long-term capacity for household insurance through a number of online-traded solutions.
Gallagher swoops for former Towergate quartet to launch Cornish office
Arthur J Gallagher has opened an office in Cornwall after hiring four former Towergate employees.
Roundtable: Customer retention: How to use data to keep hold of customers
Can the way data is used and analysed in the insurance industry pave the way to customer loyalty?
Former Gallagher Insurance Solutions MD follows Wallin to Brightside
The former managing director of Gallagher Insurance Solutions has been named as Brightside’s new commercial director, following the retirement of founder Paul Chase-Gardener.
Gallagher buys two brokers in Australia
Arthur J Gallagher has continued its expansion in Australia with the purchase of two brokers for undisclosed sums.
Gallagher invests in joint venture with major Chinese broker
Arthur J Gallagher will invest in a new reinsurance broker with Jiang Tai Insurance Brokers in the Shanghai free trade zone.
Video: Capsicum Re founding partner Grahame Chilton
Capsicum Re founding partner Grahame Chilton talks to Post reporter Katie Marriner.
Brightside CEO Williams heads for the exit
Brightside CEO Paul Williams is to leave next year as private equity backer Anacap continues to shuffle the broker’s leadership.