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Is it the end of the M&A boom? No says Gallagher's Oli Homer
Mergers and acquisitions activity seems never ending in the brokering sector but as Oli Homer, global head of M&A at Gallagher, explains, as long as you acquire those with a similar mindset and allow businesses to thrive then they can continue apace.
BI ruling and Covid impact drive claims vacancy boom
Job adverts for claims roles are on the up, research has suggested, with the business interruption ruling a likely driver.
Intelligence: What does the future hold for ESG chief officers?
With the growing importance of environmental, social and governance issues, companies are starting to recruit people to senior executive positions to oversee their strategies. Pamela Kokoszka investigates if the role of chief ESG officer is here to stay,…
Insurance staff come together to support Ukraine refugees
From gearing up to take in refugees to delivering supplies, Post spoke to European insurance staff who are dedicating their time to helping those affected by the Ukraine crisis.
Briefing: How Brown & Brown’s UK ‘marathon’ finally crossed the line with $2bn GRP deal
With the acquisition of GRP, Brown & Brown has finally made a dent on the consciousness of the UK insurance sector. Post content director Jonathan Swift reflects on how refusing to join the UK M&A 'sprint' of the last decade has paid off for the US…
GRP set to become US broker Brown & Brown's largest acquisition to date
GRP group CEO Mike Bruce has hailed the opportunities afforded by being free from the ‘mousetrap’ of private equity with the business poised to become the largest acquisition to date by US broking giant Brown & Brown.
Brokers defend record amid insurance probe into 'failing' market for flats and tower blocks
Amid regulatory scrutiny brokers have accepted there are insurance challenges for flats but sought to defend their role when approached by Post.
Gallagher enters motorcycle and motorhome space with first acquisition of the year
Gallagher has acquired Devitt Insurance Services marking the group’s entry into the motorcycle and motorhome space.
Gallagher adds Elliot Miller to lead Scotland, Northern Ireland and the North East of England
Gallagher has appointed Elliot Miller, formerly of CNA Hardy and QBE, as regional managing director for Scotland, Northern Ireland and the North East of England, Post can reveal.
Bifurcated 1.1 renewal market negotiations leaves strained relationships, reinsurance brokers warn
Challenging negotiations between reinsurers and buyers during the busy 1.1 renewal season may have strained relationships with some clients, brokers have warned.
Penny Black's Social World: January 2022
Deciding donations, sports subsidies and beautifying beaches
Review of the Year 2021 – Brokers and MGAs
Post spoke to brokers and MGAs to get their thoughts on the highs and lows of 2021.
Kenny Hogg leaves Gallagher
Kenny Hogg, regional managing director for Scotland at Gallagher, has left the business, the broker has confirmed.
Aviva insures autonomous shuttle trial; brokers outscore insurers in CX research finds; Howden buys again; Gallagher completes on Willis deal and PPL updates on next gen platform
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Spotlight: Electric vehicles – are brokers ready for the EV revolution?
The rapid growth of battery electric vehicles should make personal lines and fleet brokers think carefully about how to adapt to this changing market, with both specialist products and services such as replacement vehicles in the event of a claim…
Gallagher appoints chief broking officer
Gallagher has appointed a new market management director from Aon, with incumbent Ron Hayes stepping into the chief broking officer role.
Analysis: Covid-19's lasting impact on cover for other diseases
Brokers are concerned that the availability of cover for historically insurable diseases may not return to pre-pandemic levels, having been much reduced as a result of exclusions written into policies.
Competition watchdog clears Gallagher/Willis Re deal
The Competition and Markets Authority has given the green light to the merger between Gallagher and Willis Towers Watson’s treaty reinsurance business.
Gallagher adds Derek Henry to head up micro SME and personal lines
Gallagher has appointed former managing director for broking at Brightside Derek Henry as MD of micro SME and personal lines within its UK retail division.
Gallagher’s Neil Hodgson on supply chain risks
Neil Hodgson, managing director of risk management at Gallagher, outlines the important role the insurance sector can play in helping businesses manage supply chain risks.
Intelligence: Insuring automated warehouses
With warehouses increasingly deploying robots to help with the demand for next day delivery, Post investigates what challenges automation in warehouses poses for insurers.
CMA launches merger inquiry into Gallagher-Willis Re deal
The Competition and Markets Authority has opened a merger inquiry into Arthur J Gallagher buying Willis Towers Watson’s treaty reinsurance business looking at whether the proposed deal will lead to a lessening of competition in the UK market.
MUM the ideal complementary buy, says Pen boss Tom Downey
Pen Underwriting has bought Manchester Underwriting Management for an undisclosed sum adding 50 staff and over £60m of gross written premium to the Gallagher-owned managing general agent.
Best Insurance Employer 2021: Gallagher (4* employer, large)
Post surveyed thousands of employees across the insurance sector and Gallagher was voted a 4* employer in the large category.