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Review of the year 2016
2016 started with several UK regions under water, and then saw the launch of Flood Re. It underwent the largest overhaul of insurance law in a century and it finishes on a long awaited reform. Insurers, brokers and industry representatives are sharing…
Trio of promotions at Arthur J Gallagher
The president of Arthur J Gallagher's property & casualty operations, James Gault, has been promoted to the newly created position of chairman.
AJG's Michael Rea on the challenge of effective integration
The appetite for acquisition activity is undiminished, but buying is the easy part
Gallagher names Peter Mason as executive director of UK education practice
Arthur J Gallagher has appointed Peter Mason as executive director in its specialist UK public sector and education practice.
Mass resignations at Gallagher's Croydon business
Arthur J Gallagher's insurance services director Nigel Palmer and other members of the Croydon-based commercial affinities team have resigned.
Automated braking following Croydon tram crash could be stifled by limited market
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has released an interim report following the Croydon tram accident which happened on 9 November.
Interview: Peter Blanc, Aston Scott
Peter Blanc is in his element. As a self-professed ‘trading man', he was chafing at the bit when located behind a desk at Arthur J Gallagher.
This week: Elections, new woes and results
This week was an historic week for the world as it watched Americans choose their 45th president.
Gallagher to provide broking services to the university of Manchester
Arthur J Gallagher has been granted the approval to provide insurance broking services to the University of Manchester on an exclusive basis.
Brokers welcome Crawford's Gallagher appointment
Brokers have welcomed the news of Charles Crawford’s appointment to UK operations director at Gallagher.
Gallagher names Charles Crawford as UK operations director
Arthur J Gallagher has appointed Charles Crawford as UK operations director, subject to regulatory approval.
What is wrong with the UK retail CEO role at Gallagher?
Stuart Reid was the fifth UK retail CEO to depart A J Gallagher in as many years. So what is it about the role that causes such a short tenure?
Gallagher boosts speciality lines with new appointments
Arthur J Gallagher has appointed Rupert Boyle and Nick Ollerenshaw as executive directors.
Gallagher continues to see strong growth into Q3 2016
Arthur J Gallagher’s broking division saw strong growth in the first nine months of the year, with net earnings increasing 23% to $97.7m (£80.2m) compared to $75.5m (£62m) for the same period last year.
Reid's departure from Gallagher doesn't shock brokers
Gallagher retail CEO Stuart Reid’s mutual departure from the group has come as no surprise to brokers.
Stuart Reid leaves Gallagher
A J Gallagher retail CEO Stuart Reid is to leave his position after being made to wait for over a year for Financial Conduct Authority approval.
Gallagher enters deal with University of Glasgow
Arthur J Gallagher is to provide risk management and insurance broking services to the University of Glasgow.
Gallagher and Aston Scott settle in staff poaching case
Arthur J Gallagher and Aston Scott have agreed an out of court settlement over a staff poaching case that was heard in the High Court last week.
This week: Patronuses, start-ups and blockchain
As J K Rowling continues to delight fans with updated ebooks on her website Pottermore this week we learnt a bit more about our team mates on Post as a new feature was released.
Gallagher and Aston Scott close to agreement over Blanc poaching case
Arthur J Gallagher and Aston Scott are close to a finalised deal over the future of Duncan Rogers, the account executive allegedly poached from Gallagher by CEO Peter Blanc.
Autonet MD Donaldson says it can now focus 110% on growth after HPS deal
Autonet Insurance Services has agreed a majority sale to an investment vehicle established by Towergate backer HPS Investment Partners.
Aston Scott plans ‘vigorous’ defence over Gallagher staff poaching allegations
Aston Scott has said it will “vigorously” defend itself of allegations of staff poaching in a case brought by Arthur J Gallagher.
Diversity: How to implement a more eclectic workforce
Historically, the insurance industry has lacked diversity. When you imagine a typical insurance firm, you may picture a male, pale and stale boardroom. Increasingly, though, the industry has been implementing a range of initiatives to draw in a more…
Gable Insurance's first decade: seven lessons for start-ups
It is now four weeks since Gable announced it was cutting back its underwriting operations in light of compliance issue with Solvency II.