Giles Insurance Brokers
Big Interview: PIB Group CEO Brendan McManus
After 45 years in insurance – seven of those at the helm of PIB – Brendan McManus has no plans to stop anytime soon.
Penny Black's guide to the 2016 Biba conference
With many delegates already in Manchester ahead of the 2016 British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference, one thought it might be worth penning a few thoughts about what Penny will be looking out for at the event to the tune of a few local…
Gallagher's international bosses praised in wake of Towergate defections
Arthur J Gallagher has attributed the "underperformance" of its UK arm in 2015 to the departure of its former management team in a proxy statement released this week ahead of its annual general meeting on 17 May.
Pro Sight MD Mageean reunites with McManus at PIB
PIB Insurance Brokers has recruited Pro Sight managing director Bernard Mageean as MD for underwriting and placement.
Innovation Broking attracts £2m VC investment
Venture capital investor Albion Ventures is to invest £2m in commercial broker Innovation Broking.
Giles and Oval integration cost Gallagher $25m in first half of 2015
The combined cost of integrating the Giles and Oval businesses cost Arthur J Gallagher $25m (£16m) in the six-month period ending 30 June 2015.
Blog: Five recent insurance industry comebacks
While many insurance workers claim to have "fallen" into the industry there seems to be a strange magnetism that draws people back after bidding the sector farewell.
Editor's comment: The broking merry-go-round
So far, 2015 has been a year of broking management merry-go-rounds – we’ve seen big names like David Ross move from Arthur J Gallagher to Towergate, while broking investors Peter Cullum and Andy Homer have cut ties with Towergate to go their separate…
Innovation Broking will keep a low profile says Pearson
Former Oamps UK CEO Howard Pearson intends to keep a low profile following the launch of a broker with former Giles managing director Paul Dickson.
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.
Brokers blame Blanc exit on Gallagher culture clash
Senior brokers have pointed to a clash between the background of former UK retail CEO Peter Blanc and the requirements of his role at Arthur J Gallagher as the cause of his exit.
Bluefin hires ex Giles golf specialist as NI head of sport
Bluefin Insurance has appointed Alyn Spratt as head of sport for Northern Ireland.
McManus eyeing Q1 2015 for start-up return
Former Giles chief executive Brendan McManus is plotting a return to the insurance industry in early 2015 leading a new start-up project, Post understands.
Leeds broker pays Gallagher over contract breach allegations
Hale Kavanagh Insurance Brokers has paid compensation to Arthur J Gallagher following allegations of contract breaches over the past 12 months.
Ten opens Glasgow regional office
Ten Insurance network has opened a regional office in Glasgow to be led by former Giles branch manager Kevin Donnachie.
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.
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.
Bluefin hires Parker as BDM for health team
Bluefin has appointed Ian Parker as a business development executive for the health & care team, effective immediately.
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.
Ten Insurance boosts Scottish membership with Insure Scotland
Former Giles Glasgow head office branch manager Murray MacAra's new commercial broker venture, Insure Scotland, has joined the Ten Insurance network.