AJ Gallagher
Gallagher Q2 broking revenues up 34%
Arthur J Gallagher has reported group-wide broking revenues climbing by more than a third on a year-on-year basis for Q2.
Compass adds £20m in GWP with four recruits
Gallagher-owned network Compass Broker Services has added four new members to its ranks, boosting total gross written premium to more than £550m.
Gallagher signs three-year deal with Parkinson's UK
Arthur J Gallagher is growing its offering for the charities sector signing a three-year deal with Parkinson's UK alongside four further partnerships currently under negotiation.
Deakin promoted to Gallagher International COO
Arthur J Gallagher UK commercial director Janice Deakin has been promoted to chief operating officer of Gallagher International.
Towergate Underwriting pair poached by Gallagher
Arthur J Gallagher has snapped up Towergate Underwriting duo Andy Westby and Simon Lewer for its online managing general agent division’s senior management team.
Gallagher Insurance Solutions loses two senior execs
Two senior executives have left Gallagher Insurance Solutions to take on other commercial interests, broker Arthur J Gallagher has confirmed.
Gallagher promotes Oval’s Penketh to North West MD
Oval’s North West managing director Steve Penketh will expand his role to all of Arthur J Gallagher’s UK retail operations in the region following the departure of Paula Williams.
UK broker market sees rapid consolidation after AJG buying spree
The UK commercial non-life broker market is consolidating faster than its main European counterparts due to the recent acquisitions made by Arthur J. Gallagher, new research from Finaccord has shown.
Compass recruits from Cobra for London broking director
Gallagher-owned network Compass Broker Services swooped for a new broking director, recruiting from Cobra London Markets.
AJG completes acquisition of Canada's Noraxis
Arthur J. Gallagher said today it had become a top five Canadian broker following the completion of its purchase of Noraxis Capital Corporation.
McManus leaves Gallagher ahead of planned exit date
Former Arthur J Gallagher UK retail chief executive Brendan McManus has left the broker ahead of his expected 1 January 2015 departure date to pursue other interests.
Brunel appoints Ladkin as non-executive chairman
Brunel Professional Risks has appointed Chris Ladkin as non-executive chairman as it sets its sights on becoming one of the UK’s largest independent brokers.
Oval finance boss Story heads for the exit
Oval’s group finance director Ian Story is to depart parent Arthur J Gallagher at the end of this month.
Zurich's Lewis appointed to replace Brown at RSA
Zurich UK general insurance chief executive Steve Lewis has left the business with immediate effect to take on the role of RSA UK and Western Europe chief executive.
Non-standard cover available on Keelan Westall e-trading platform
Keelan Westall has made its ‘agility' non-standard cover available via its ‘dynamic' online e-trading platform for residential property risks.
AJ Gallagher gains regulatory approval for Wesfarmers broker deal
Regulatory approval has been granted for the A$1.1bn ($928m) acquisition by Arthur J Gallagher of Wesfarmers insurance broking operations.
Interview: Martin Oliver: Parting words
Today Post broke the news that Allen & Allen Group UK CEO Martin Oliver is stepping down from his role after 24 months. Just weeks ago Post sat down with Oliver to get his thoughts on the business. Here is his final interview as A&A boss.
Adrian Brown offloads £884k of RSA stock ahead of Gallagher move
RSA’s outgoing UK and Western Europe chief executive Adrian Brown has sold 180 000 RSA shares ahead of his departure to Gallagher.
Gallagher subsidiary to become captive giant following HIM deal
Artex Risk Solutions has tied up its first acquisition outside of North America in the form of the specialist captive and insurance management arm of Guernsey-headquartered Heritage Group.
RSA sells Canadian broker to AJ Gallagher
RSA has sold its Canadian broker Noraxis Capital to AJ Gallagher for C$500m (£273m).
Blanc pleads for 'pause' in Gallagher's UK buying spree
Arthur J Gallagher's UK retail head Peter Blanc has asked for a “pause” in the broker’s buying spree to allow time for the current businesses to be properly integrated.
Gable doubles pre-tax profits for 2013
Lichtenstein-based insurer Gable has seen pre-tax profits almost double over the course of 2013, recording a 99% increase on a year-on-year basis.
Gallagher restructures retail division
Arthur J Gallagher has restructured its UK retail division with chief executive Peter Blanc signalling the completion of the broker's regional retail broking platform.
Giles parent records £72.5m Gallagher takeover charge
Giles parent Expectrum has taken a £72.5m charge on its sale to Arthur J Gallagher last year, according to recent accounts.