AJ Gallagher
UK broker market sees rapid consolidation after AJG buying spree
The UK commercial non-life broker market is consolidating faster than its main European counterparts due to the recent acquisitions made by Arthur J. Gallagher, new research from Finaccord has shown.
Compass recruits from Cobra for London broking director
Gallagher-owned network Compass Broker Services swooped for a new broking director, recruiting from Cobra London Markets.
AJG completes acquisition of Canada's Noraxis
Arthur J. Gallagher said today it had become a top five Canadian broker following the completion of its purchase of Noraxis Capital Corporation.
McManus leaves Gallagher ahead of planned exit date
Former Arthur J Gallagher UK retail chief executive Brendan McManus has left the broker ahead of his expected 1 January 2015 departure date to pursue other interests.
Brunel appoints Ladkin as non-executive chairman
Brunel Professional Risks has appointed Chris Ladkin as non-executive chairman as it sets its sights on becoming one of the UK’s largest independent brokers.
Oval finance boss Story heads for the exit
Oval’s group finance director Ian Story is to depart parent Arthur J Gallagher at the end of this month.
Zurich's Lewis appointed to replace Brown at RSA
Zurich UK general insurance chief executive Steve Lewis has left the business with immediate effect to take on the role of RSA UK and Western Europe chief executive.
Non-standard cover available on Keelan Westall e-trading platform
Keelan Westall has made its ‘agility' non-standard cover available via its ‘dynamic' online e-trading platform for residential property risks.
AJ Gallagher gains regulatory approval for Wesfarmers broker deal
Regulatory approval has been granted for the A$1.1bn ($928m) acquisition by Arthur J Gallagher of Wesfarmers insurance broking operations.
Interview: Martin Oliver: Parting words
Today Post broke the news that Allen & Allen Group UK CEO Martin Oliver is stepping down from his role after 24 months. Just weeks ago Post sat down with Oliver to get his thoughts on the business. Here is his final interview as A&A boss.
Adrian Brown offloads £884k of RSA stock ahead of Gallagher move
RSA’s outgoing UK and Western Europe chief executive Adrian Brown has sold 180 000 RSA shares ahead of his departure to Gallagher.
Gallagher subsidiary to become captive giant following HIM deal
Artex Risk Solutions has tied up its first acquisition outside of North America in the form of the specialist captive and insurance management arm of Guernsey-headquartered Heritage Group.
RSA sells Canadian broker to AJ Gallagher
RSA has sold its Canadian broker Noraxis Capital to AJ Gallagher for C$500m (£273m).
Blanc pleads for 'pause' in Gallagher's UK buying spree
Arthur J Gallagher's UK retail head Peter Blanc has asked for a “pause” in the broker’s buying spree to allow time for the current businesses to be properly integrated.
Gable doubles pre-tax profits for 2013
Lichtenstein-based insurer Gable has seen pre-tax profits almost double over the course of 2013, recording a 99% increase on a year-on-year basis.
Gallagher restructures retail division
Arthur J Gallagher has restructured its UK retail division with chief executive Peter Blanc signalling the completion of the broker's regional retail broking platform.
Giles parent records £72.5m Gallagher takeover charge
Giles parent Expectrum has taken a £72.5m charge on its sale to Arthur J Gallagher last year, according to recent accounts.
BIBA: Conference Speakers: Amanda Blanc and Kevin Hancock
This year’s British Insurance Broker’s Association conference, held in Manchester on 13 to 15 May, will see more than 5000 attendees descend on Manchester. We caught up with some of the speakers to find out a bit more about them and what they thought…
C-Suite - Broker: The best outcome is within reach
There has been much debate recently about customer outcomes and the Financial Conduct Authority has made it clear that achieving good customer outcomes should be one of the primary aims of the insurance market.
Clock could be ticking for Towergate boss Hodges after third loss in a row
Analysts suggest private equity backer Advent may be seeking an exit
Broking bosses warn over conduct clash after IBSC launches its own code
Executives fear IBSC’s guidelines could conflict with those of individual firms
Towergate tipped to benefit from pause in Gallagher acquisition spree
Towergate may benefit from a pause in UK retail acquisitions at Arthur J Gallagher, according to Imas managing partner Olly Laughton-Scott.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 8 May 2014
Penny was thrilled to run into Allied World’s Julian James this week, and by the sounds of it, she was lucky to get any time with the Swiss-based firm’s European president.
Oval snaps up Northern Irish broker Trotter and Reid
Oval has acquired the business of independent Northern Ireland broker Trotter and Reid for an undisclosed sum.