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Career File: Sue Langley - Former Hiscox COO takes on non-exec chairmanship at Gallagher
Arthur J Gallagher International has hired Sue Langley as non-executive chairman of the Gallagher Holdings UK board.
Towergate broking boss Lawton departs after three year stint
Towergate insurance broking CEO Mike Lawton is to exit the business three years after joining from RSA.
Ex-Gallagher execs to fork out £2m in settlement costs
The settlement between Arthur J Gallagher and former international division CEO David Ross and others will cost some of the broker's former executives £2m.
Editor's Comment: The best is yet to come
The biggest story of the year has run its course, or so many would have us believe, now that Towergate and Arthur J Gallagher have settled their personnel spat out of court, albeit with a £20m price tag, excluding the legal fees already shelled out.
Female Millennials: How to attract young women
A recent PWC report showed female millennials had reservations about working in the insurance industry. Post investigates what the sector can do to include this group in its future workforce
Blog: It is way too early to declare Gallagher or Towergate the £20m winner
It is perhaps an indication of the ‘now-now’ world we live in that so many people were happy to crown either Towergate or Arthur J Gallagher the ‘winner’ last week following the £20m settlement.
Former Hiscox COO Langley becomes Gallagher non-exec chair
Arthur J Gallagher International has hired Sue Langley as non-executive chairman of the Gallagher Holdings UK board.
Former Brit active underwriter Turner appointed Pen chairman
Jonathan Turner has been appointed as executive chairman for Pen Underwriting, the specialist UK underwriting business within the Arthur J Gallagher group.
Towergate on to next challenge after conclusion of 'unsavoury' Gallagher dispute
Arthur J Gallagher and Towergate have been accused of “airing their dirty laundry in public” following the conclusion of a legal battle from which market insiders remain at odds as to who will have emerged more satisfied.
Ross to join Towergate in November as Gallagher dispute settled for £20m
The legal dispute between Arthur J Gallagher and former employees David Ross and Mark Mugge and independent consultant Christopher Keey has been resolved with Towergate and shareholder Highbridge to pay £20m in settlements.
Pen Underwriting hires regional business development team
Managing general agent brand Pen Underwriting has appointed a six-strong team of business development managers to strengthen its regional and specialist support to brokers across the UK.
UK brokers must innovate to achieve growth in stagnant market, says Finaccord
The UK general insurance broking sector will struggle to achieve organic growth over the next two years, amid strong competition from alternative sales channels, according to Finaccord.
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.
Gallagher not expecting 'material adverse effect' from FCA review
Arthur J Gallagher is confident a skilled person review by the Financial Conduct Authority will not have a “material adverse effect” on the firm’s results of operations.
Gallagher's broking unit posts 16% increase in pre-tax profits for first half
Arthur J Gallagher’s brokerage unit posted pre-tax profits of $217.6m (£139.2m) in the first six months of 2015, up 16% on the $186.5m posted in the same period in 2014.
Gallagher kicks off legal proceedings against Alex Skriptchenkov and Portsoken
Arthur J Gallagher has started legal proceedings against former employee Alex Skriptchenkov and his new employer, Portsoken.
AJG buys 65% stake in Columbian energy & construction specialist
Arthur J Gallagher has extended its investment in Latin America with a 65% stake in independent Colombian energy and construction specialist Arm Re.
Gallagher acquires renewal rights from Coventry-based broker
Arthur J Gallagher has acquired the renewal rights to the commercial and personal lines portfolio of independent Coventry broker Pinnock Bell.
Gallagher case mediator could accelerate resolution ahead of trial
The appointment of a mediator in Arthur J Gallagher's dispute with David Ross, Mark Mugge and Christopher Keey does not rule out the case progressing to trial, but a confidential settlement can offer benefits out of reach of a judge, according to…
Ross terminates contract after claiming trust breach by Gallagher
Incoming Towergate CEO David Ross has claimed Arthur J Gallagher breached its duty of trust and confidence, which has led to him terminating his employment with the company.
Mediator appointed to oversee Gallagher and Ross dispute
A mediator has been appointed to intervene in the dispute between Arthur J Gallagher and its former international CEO David Ross, former chief financial officer Mark Mugge and consultant Christopher Keey.
Gallagher Bassett bolsters UK footprint with CAA purchase
Global third party claims administrator Gallagher Bassett International has moved to boost its UK presence with the acquisition of Countrywide Accident Assistance.
Broker talent: painful breakups
As recent court cases have shown, leaving a company to join a competitor can be a less than straightforward affair.
Deakin to join Towergate on 12 August
Janice Deakin is set to run Towergate's broking operations from 12 August having completed a period of gardening leave.