AJ Gallagher
Market Moves - 6 February 2014
It was a busy week in recruitment again for insurers, with Ace, Marketform and XL Group among those recruiting.
Gallagher recruits RSA IT boss for new CIO role
Arthur J Gallagher has swooped for RSA’s UK and Western Europe IT and change leader Giles Baxter, to serve as its new international chief information officer.
Gallagher integration costs climb £3m in 2013
The total cost Gallagher of integrating 30 acquisitions including Giles and Bollinger rose by almost 25% over the course of 2013, costing the broking giant $24.1m (£14.5m)
Gallagher appoints Hamilton-Cox to aviation division
United Insurance Brokers’ Chris Hamilton-Cox has joined Arthur J Gallagher as a director in its aviation division.
Public sector growth plans boosted by Gallagher Heath sales hire
Gallagher Heath has appointed Anthony Needham to the newly created role of sales director in its public sector and education practice.
2014 tipped to see consolidation surge as sector’s M&A appetite increases
Regulatory certainty, soft market and economic recovery make deals likely.
Oval staff informed of Gallagher talks ahead of March deal
Oval staff have been informed about the broker being in exclusive acquisition talks with Arthur J Gallagher, a source close to Oval has said.
Compass targeting South East growth following Joy hire
Arthur J Gallagher is targeting regional network growth following the appointment of former MMA network and partnership manager Steve Joy to the role of business development manager for Compass Broker Services in the South East.
Howden recruits trio to pilot aviation division
Hyperion-owned insurance broker Howden has recruited two from Gallagher and a further specialist from Marsh to bolster its aviation unit.
Gallagher tipped to enhance global stature with Oval acquisition
A take-over of broker Oval would see Arthur J Gallagher cement its position within the top echelons of the broking world, according to Bluefin executive chairman Stuart Reid.
Equinox Global hires Ahinful to develop UK & Ireland portfolio
Equinox Global has recruited Genevieve Ahinful as senior underwriter effective immediately.
Market Moves: 9 January 2014
Ecclesiastical, LV, Ageas, Zurich and Torus are among the insurers recruiting this week, while Willis, and Arthur J Gallagher are the brokers making moves.
C-Suite: What does 2014 have in store?
While last year can be regarded as a good one for some, difficult times could lie ahead for brokers.
Gallagher grows north-east office with sales director appointment
Arthur J Gallagher is growing its management team in north-east England with the appointment of Martin Atkinson as UK retail sales director.
Paul Fairhurst appointed to AJG Manchester role
Paul Fairhurst has been appointed Arthur J Gallagher Manchester office head for the UK retail division.
Bassett finds new home at OIM Underwriting
OIM Underwriting has appointed Faraday’s Nicola Bassett to the newly created role of claims director.
Lloyd’s first-ever female CEO Inga Beale signals new era for insurance industry
Canopius CEO’s experience makes her ‘ideal’ replacement for Richard Ward
Gallagher acquires Bergvall Marine
Arthur J. Gallagher has acquired Norway-based marine broker Bergvall Marine for an undisclosed fee.
Devine replaces Bristow as divisional MD at Gallagher Heath
Gallagher Heath has appointed Tim Devine as managing director of its public sector and education practice.
Editor's comment: Welcome home, Chily
Carslberg doesn’t do reinsurance broking chiefs, but if it did, they would probably be former Benfield chief executive Grahame ‘Chily’ Chilton.
Chilton tipped to help Gallagher overcome previous reinsurance failings
‘Challenger brand’ expected to benefit from former Benfield CEO’s expertise.
Ex-Benfield CEO to take on Aon with Capsicum 'challenger brand'
Arthur J Gallagher’s entrepreneurial approach to business was a major factor in Grahame Chilton's decision to partner his reinsurance intermediary business Capsicum Re with the broker, he has told Post.
Gallagher partners with Grahame Chilton for reinsurance project
Arthur J Gallagher is to launch a new reinsurance intermediary with former Benfield CEO Grahame Chilton.
Claims Portal accused of failing third party claims administrators
The Claims Portal is failing third-party administrators, self-insurance claims handler Gallagher Bassett has claimed.