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Oval and Giles management changes sign of wider consolidator shake-up
The change at the top at Oval has been a "long time coming", it was claimed this week, during a 24-hour period that saw another shake-up at rival consolidator Giles result in managing director Sarah Lyons being placed "on leave" amid "contractual issues".
Oval boss Blanc dismisses Gallagher bid speculation
Incoming Oval chief executive Peter Blanc has poured cold water on rumours that his firm would be receptive to a possible buy-out approach from Gallagher Heath.
MGAA elects board and targets FSA regulation
The Managing General Agents Association has formed its first elected board with Reg Brown as chair.
Gallagher Heath agrees five year trade union deal with UIA
Gallagher Heath Insurance Services will provide motor and travel insurance to members of UK trade unions after signing a five year partnership deal with UIA.
Broking - Mergers & acquisitions: Do not disturb
2011 was a relatively sleepy year for merger & acquisition activity in the broker sector. Could 2012 be a wake-up call or will the market stay snoozing?
Colosso speaks out following Gallagher exit
Adrian Colosso has told Post he is keen to return to the market once he has completed his 16-month stint on gardening leave from Gallagher Heath.
Colosso exits Gallaghers amid growth-driven exec restructure
Arthur J Gallagher International has confirmed that Adrian Colosso, chief executive of UK Retail and former CEO of Heath Lambert prior to its acquisition, will not return to the business following his sabbatical, as it unveiled a new-look executive team…
Gallaghers confirms Canopius underwriting move
The CEO of AJ Gallagher International has confirmed a team from Canopius’ UK underwriting division is set to join the broker, hailing it a “massive step” for OIM Underwriting.
Canopius underwriting team joins Gallagher
Former employees of Canopius’ UK underwriting household and personal property team are thought to have joined Arthur J Gallagher, Post has learnt.
Market moves: Insurers lead the way in recruitment
As the industry heads into 2012, insurers appear to be the most active in the recruitment space. Leading the way in Chaucer, with five new global hires, and Chubb, which brought in four new faces for the new year. Meanwhile, Tokio Marine added two staff…
Gallaghers puts ‘marker in sand’ with Oxygen Leeds lift-out
Arthur J Gallagher International has finalised its long-speculated lift-out of Oxygen’s Leeds-based corporate risks team, in a deal it confirms will be replicated regionally to build Gallagher Health - its UK retail arm.
Interview - David Ross: Faster than the rest
David Ross is a man with a plan, pushing Arthur J Gallgaher International up the rankings with a seemingly unrivalled appetite for growth.
Murphy assures staff THB takeover was not executed for efficiencies
THB chief executive Frank Murphy has promised employees at the Lloyd’s and London market broker there will be no similarities between his firm’s multi-million pound takeover by AmWINS and that of the Gallagher buyout of Heath Lambert.
Roundtable - Global programme: Building successful global programmes
Delivering tailored coverage around the world is a boon for multinational insurers. However, keeping up with regulatory demands, both internationally and locally, can be be a strain. Post gathered a group of experts to debate the most pressing issues.
Gallagher Heath plays down redundancy fears
Industry rumours of widescale redundancies at Gallagher Heath have been played down by the firm, amid suggestions group CEO David Ross has also “cancelled Christmas”.
Oxygen to sell off remaining assets
Market commentators believe large employee expenses and lack of profits are behind the demise of seven-year old Oxygen Holdings.
Broking supplement - Top 25 EC3 Brokers - Analysis: Perennial growth
There have been a few changes at the top – but it has been another year of steady progress for the top 25 EC3 brokers.
Colosso and Barr leave Gallagher Heath as Hodges starts new role early
A week of departures and early arrivals within the broking community has resulted in former Heath Lambert bosses Adrian Colosso and Graham Barr leaving Gallagher Heath, while ex-Aviva UK CEO Mark Hodges has started work at Towergate earlier than expected.
Gallagher Heath confirms Colosso sabatical
Gallgher Heath has confirmed that former Heath Lambert chief executive Adrian Colosso will be on sabbatical leave for “a number of months”.
Gallagher names Des O'Connor affinity boss
The UK arm of broker Arthur J Gallagher has promoted Des O'Connor to director of strategic development for affinity business.
Oxygen London market team set for Gallagher move
A deal which will see Oxygen’s 21-strong London market team join Arthur J. Gallagher has today been announced.
Gallaghers confident of exceeding $2bn in 2011 after Heath deal and strong H1
Arthur J Gallagher & Co today reported a 13% rise in brokerage revenues for the first six months of 2011 to $717.6m (£439m) (H1 2010 $635.2m).
Gallagher Heath brand launched
Heath Lambert is to begin trading as Gallagher Heath with immediate effect following its acquisition by Arthur J Gallagher & Co.
Arthur J Gallagher swoops for Lloyd's broker business
Arthur J Gallagher (UK) has acquired part of the liability and affinity portfolio of Lonmar Global Risks.