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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.
Ross trial delayed by seven months
The trial between Arthur J Gallaher and former International CEO David Ross, former chief financial officer Mark Mugge and former consultant Chris Keey has been delayed until February 2016.
Market Moves - 22 June 2015
Find out who has moved where in the world of insurance this week.
Crossrail: Crossing the finishing line
With just three years to go until London’s Crossrail transport link is operational, Post investigates the experience so far for the insurance industry players involved in the project.
Airmic 2015: Five things we learned from the Airmic panel debate
Often seen as nothing more than an opportunity for broker and insurer finger pointing, this year’s Airmic panel debate benefited from the presence of a risk manager in the form of BP insurance manager Lesley Harding.
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.
Surveillance deemed the 'last resort' in resolving issues with staff
Company surveillance of insurance industry staff by private investigators must be backed up with a thorough audit trail justifying the activity, according to experts in the field.
C-Suite - MGA: Jumping the fence
After moving from an insurer to an MGA, what is the view like on the other side of the fence?
Gallagher hires Rea as part of completed executive team
Former Towergate group chief operating officer Michael Rea is to join Arthur J Gallagher International as its chief operating officer.
Brendan McManus confirms new PIB role
Brendan McManus has confirmed that he is to join Chris Giles-backed broker start-up PIB.
Gallagher refutes Mark Mugge's surveillance claims
Arthur J Gallagher has conceded that it did carry out surveillance on former CFO Mark Mugge, but has insisted that it was within its rights to do so.