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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.
Ross 'authorised surveillance' on AJG employees
Former Arthur J Gallagher International CEO David Ross authorised surveillance of Gallagher employees during his time at the firm, according to AJG's defence to his counterclaim in the ongoing court proceedings.
Chily hire leads to boost in Gallagher recruitment hopefuls
The number of people seeking to work at Arthur J Gallagher following Grahame Chilton's appointment as international CEO has "expanded substantially", according to the broker's president and CEO Pat Gallagher.
Updated: Gallagher at risk of FCA penalty from s166 review
Arthur J Gallagher says it cannot rule out the possibility of being fined or penalised by the Financial Conduct Authority after a quarterly statement from the company revealed the regulator had called for a skilled person's review of parts of the broker…
Changes at LV and Admiral fail to mask issue of succession planning
Succession planning and the promotion of internal talent remain key issues for the industry to address, according to analysts, who have played down the significance of recent leaderships announcements at Admiral and LV.
Regional Review: Newcastle
Newcastle is a city that has experienced its fair share of change in insurance industry representation in recent years, but local brokers are now hailing an environment of stability in the city.
Keey denies diverting Towergate acquisition opportunity
Christopher Keey, a former independent consultant to Arthur J Gallagher, has denied involvement in diverting an opportunity to acquire Towergate away from Gallagher and also rejected being any part of an orchestrated team move to the broker.
Ex-Gallagher CFO Mugge claims he had no restrictive covenants
Former Arthur J Gallagher International chief financial officer Mark Mugge has denied that he was subject to any post-termination restrictive covenants with his ex-employer.
Gallagher had ‘no appetite' for Towergate purchase, Ross claims
Arthur J Gallagher did not have the appetite or financial capacity to acquire Towergate due to a $30m (£19m) cap on acquistions, according to a High Court defence document signed by incoming Towergate CEO David Ross.
Ross claims he felt unsafe at home after Gallagher surveillance
Incoming Towergate CEO David Ross has filed a counterclaim against former employer Arthur J Gallagher International alleging the broker misused his private information after having him followed by a surveillance company.
Biba: Manchester Lowdown
With 2015’s Biba Conference taking place in Manchester, Post asked industry movers and shakers in the region to give us the lowdown on the city and their thoughts on the industry over the past year
PE investment and consolidation to continue in broking following flurry of deals
Consolidation and private equity investment are far from reaching their zenith in the broking sector, according to market insiders, who have tipped brokers Be Wiser, Jelf and Autonet Insurance Services as attractive prospects for buyers.
Gallagher merges GIS with UK retail and creates single underwriting unit
Gallagher Insurance Solutions managing director Martin Oliver will report in to incoming UK retail CEO Stuart Reid following a restructure at Arthur J Gallagher International.
Biba unveils holiday home scheme alongside Intasure
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched its first ever holiday home scheme in partnership with specialist Arthur J Gallagher subsidiary Intasure.
Brightside pegged as Autonet purchaser
Bristol-based broker Brightside is said to be pursuing Autonet Insurance Services - a previous acquisition target of Arthur J Gallagher.