Oval Insurance Brokers
Peter Blanc, Aston Lark
As leader of Aston Lark and executive chairman of Howden, Peter Blanc isn’t afraid of sticking his head above the parapet and pointing out the problems the industry is facing and suggesting solutions.
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.
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…
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.
Blanc admits lack of appetite for Gallagher role as he plots 2015 return
Former Arthur J Gallagher UK retail CEO Peter Blanc has admitted a lack of appetite for operational issues was behind his decision to exit the broking giant.
Deakin to lead Gallagher retail business as Blanc departs
Arthur J Gallagher retail CEO Peter Blanc has exited the firm following the integration of the Oval business, with his role passing to chief operating officer Janice Deakin.
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.
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.
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.
Towergate tipped to benefit from pause in Gallagher acquisition spree
Towergate may benefit from a pause in UK retail acquisitions at Arthur J Gallagher, according to Imas managing partner Olly Laughton-Scott.
Oval snaps up Northern Irish broker Trotter and Reid
Oval has acquired the business of independent Northern Ireland broker Trotter and Reid for an undisclosed sum.
Gallagher's Ross eyes 'Ronaldo-type business' signings in personal lines
Arthur J Gallagher’s appointment of Adrian Brown signals a temporary transition from a commercial lines focus to an “adrenaline surge” into the firm’s personal lines offering, according to Gallagher International chief executive David Ross.
Interview – Adrian Colosso: silencing the doubters
Back in broking action as CEO of Howden, Adrian Colosso makes it clear he thrives on proving people wrong – and tells Post why you shouldn’t call his firm a ‘mini Gallagher’
Hodges to build on 'fantastic track record' with future acquisitions
Towergate group chief executive Mark Hodges remains confident in his firm’s ability to acquire businesses in the wake of Arthur J Gallagher snapping up brokers Oval and Giles.
Giles deal costs AJG $4.2m in expenses
Integration expenses related to the Giles acquisition cost Arthur J Gallagher $4.2m (£2.5m), according to the global broker’s 2014 Q1 results.
Deakin insists retail CEO Blanc is in it for the long haul as AJG buys Oval
Commercial director hoping for third time lucky after Colosso and McManus exits
In Series: Mid-corporate Risks: Taking care of business
From slips and trips to cyber risks, the retail and wholesale sector has a changing risk profile – and insurers are perfectly placed to advise
Gallagher acquires Oval for £199m
Gallagher has completed a deal to acquire Oval for £199m, with Peter Blanc serving as Gallagher’s new chief executive of UK retail.
Gallagher completes £210m deal for Oval, claims report
The acquisition of Oval by Arthur J Gallagher has been completed with the American firm paying approximately £210m to acquire the Wakefield-based broker, according to reports this morning.
Personal lines brokers told to shore up data defences after Aviva breach
PRA and FCA expected to increase scrutiny of data protection systems.