AJ Gallagher
James Hallam buys broker's commercial book
Insurance broker James Hallam has acquired the commercial book of business of Essex-based intermediary Coppergate.
Giles Insurance boosts Falkirk branch with new hires
Ian Smith has joined the broker as branch director, while two development executives have also been recruited.
Lark buyout casts doubt on long-term viability of insurer-owned brokers
The management buyout of Lark after five years of Groupama ownership has raised questions over the long-term viability of insurers taking controlling stakes in broking businesses.
Oxygen Holdings goes into liquidation
Oxygen Holdings has gone into liquidation 10 months after selling much of its business.
AJ Gallagher buys retail broker Blenheim Park
Arthur J Gallagher International has acquired specialist home insurance broker Blenheim Park.
Heath Lambert integration costs fail to halt Gallagher growth momentum
Arthur J Gallagher has chalked up a strong first half to the year, despite the continued Heath Lambert integration costing the business $3.3m (£2.1m) in H1 2012 - a $1.5m rise on the same period last year.
Arthur J Gallagher buys MGA Contego Underwriting
Arthur J Gallagher has acquired managing general agent Contego Underwriting for an undisclosed sum.
OIM division E-Underwriting launches property owners product
The new division of OIM Underwriting, E-Underwriting, launched its property owners insurance product today on the Acturis platform.
Miller completes double hire in US facultative property push
Miller has appointed former Arthur J. Gallagher property insurance expert James Venton, pictured, and former R K Harrison North American placement specialist Tom Morley.
Gallagher on the hunt for more big deals after transformational Heath buy
Arthur J Gallagher chief executive Pat Gallagher has confirmed his intention to follow up the company's acquisition of Heath Lambert with further transformational deals of similar magnitude.
Interview: Pat Gallagher and the $5bn plan
Arthur J Gallagher chief executive Pat Gallagher shows no sign of easing up after the acquisition of Heath Lambert 13 months ago, with aggressive growth plans and an eye for further buys.
Post magazine - 21 June 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Gallagher buys Missouri business
Arthur J Gallagher has acquired Missouri employee benefits and consulting business, Broker Benefit Services.
Hyperion sets sights on US consolidators after £95m buy
Hyperion chief executive David Howden has vowed to make a swift return to the acquisition trail following its £95m takeover of Lloyd's broker Windsor last Friday - the group's largest deal to date - thus creating a "credible alternative" to the new wave…
Chartis exits "challenging" public sector
Chartis has claimed it is withdrawing from a longstanding arrangement underwriting UK public sector risks on behalf of an AJ Gallagher subsidiary because of a failure to secure "adequate and sustainable terms".
QBE wins Gallagher deal
QBE Europe has been appointed to underwrite public sector business for AJ Gallagher subsidiary RMP from 1 July.
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Towergate commits to Power Place as former bosses unveil new ventures
Three former Towergate e-trading bosses revealed this month that they are forging ahead with two separate online start-ups. While this signals increasing interest and activity in the market, it leaves a question mark over the future of Towergate's online…
Canopius shakes up UK property facilities underwriting team
Lloyd’s insurer has revamped its UK property facilities underwriting division with a string of new hires.
Tim Johnson takes new MD role at Gallaghers
Tim Johnson has been appointed managing director of Gallagher Benefits Consulting (subject to FSA approval) and Gallagher Employee Benefits, in addition to his current role as MD of Gallagher Risk & Reward.
OIM goes live with e-Underwriting
OIM Underwriting, part of the UK and international operations of Arthur J. Gallagher, has launched its e-Underwriting division.
All change as super-regulator hovers over Hong Kong
The Hong Kong insurance market is due to undergo some significant changes in the near future as an independent insurance regulator is established. Jonathan Swift looks at the market now and the challenges to come.
Interview: RSA's Simon Lee and Adrian Brown talk evolution not revolution
Simon Lee is the man charged with leading RSA to the next stage of its development. Alongside Adrian Brown, he discusses overseas expansion, the benefit of bolt-ons, and why RSA has a 'splendid' independent future ahead.
Aviva set to reap rewards of AJG swoop for IDL
Arthur J Gallagher International has today snapped up niche over-50s personal lines specialist Insure 4 Retirement from previous owner Equity. The deal boosts the premium per year being put through subsidiary OIM Underwriting by well over £100m in a…