Michael Rea, Gallagher
Michael Rea’s first full year as CEO of Gallagher’s UK & Ireland broking business has reinforced his reputation as one of the nation’s biggest movers and shakers in insurance.
Ranked Number 19 on the Insurance Post Power List 2026Social media: LinkedIn (Almost 4800 followers)
Appointed in January 2024, Rea leads a 7000-strong team across retail, specialty, and Pen
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