AJ Gallagher
Brightside duo join Gallagher with view to doubling revenue
Two former Brightside directors have joined Gallagher Heath Insurance Services with a view to expanding its UK schemes and affinities business.
Foil expands ranks with first non-law firms
The Forum of Insurance Lawyers has boosted its presence in the claims sector by signing up its first wave of non-law firms as trade & industry partners.
Digital Insurance Strategies: Online insurance fails to take off for SMEs as customers are ‘not quite ready’
Take-up of online insurance remains stunted among small and medium-sized enterprises, according to a panel of speakers at Post’s Digital Insurance Strategies conference.
View from the Top: Because we’re worth it
Forget the naysayers, brokers play a crucial role in the relationship between insurers and policyholders, says David Ross.
Towergate inks white label deal for Lorega loss recovery products
Insurance intermediary Towergate has completed a five year deal to provide Lorega’s products to its clients.
Lorega selected by Gallagher Heath to fast-track property claims
Gallagher Heath has agreed to white-label Lorega’s range of loss recovery insurance products after unveiling the launch of Gallagher Heath Assist.
Investing in the Profession: Three-star rating for Arthur J Gallagher
Arthur J Gallagher International has been awarded the three-star Investor in Customers award following an independent assessment that saw the firm achieve an overall rating of eight out of ten in each of the four categories for its Gallagher Heath team.
Expertise in Action: Pricing: Looking for support
With brokers calling on insurers to share more information and provide greater practical assistance, how can both parties – and their clients – benefit from better collaboration?
Market moves: Three new staff for Giles as recruitment drive continues
Continuing its push for new staff, Giles was again one of the biggest recruiters this week, with the broker welcoming three new faces to its Scottish team. Elsewhere in broking, Arthur J Gallagher, UIB and the Wilson Organisation brought in new starters…
Patrick Gallagher to quit UK business
Gallagher Heath head of retail Patrick Gallagher is returning to his native US next month to take up a new retail role, Post has learnt.
Former Brit and NIG head Vivek Banga joins AJ Gallagher as e-trading boss
Brit's former head of UK distribution Vivek Banga has joined Arthur J Gallagher International as its director of e-trading.
AJ Gallagher reports 15% rise in revenue
Arthur J Gallagher has reported brokerage for the full year in 2012 increased to $1.83bn (2011:$1.56bn) while Ebitdac increased to $383.3m (2011: $320.8m).
Gallagher lines up Barbon as next acquisition target
AJ Gallagher is closing in on a deal to acquire Barbon Insurance Group, Post understands.
AJ Gallagher hands ex-Brit chief exec Eckert NED role
Former Brit Insurance chief executive Neil Eckert has been appointed a non-executive director of Arthur J. Gallagher International.
Higos swoops for Heath Lambert finance director
Intermediary Higos Insurance Services has named Heath Lambert's group finance head Nigel Thomas as its new finance director.
Gallagher acquires reinsurance team
Arthur J Gallagher International has acquired Espirito Santo Investment Bank's reinsurance team, Execution Re.
Colosso to return to the market at Howden
Former Heath Lambert chief executive Adrian Colosso is returning to the insurance market as non-executive chairman of Howden Broking Group.
AJ Gallagher energy specialist joins Miller
Miller has appointed Daniel Nicholls, pictured, as production and broking specialist.
Airmic unveils new 90-day reservation of rights clause
The industry has backed a clause created by risk management association Airmic which gives insurers a 90-day cooling off period to freely exchange information with the policyholder before resorting to the reservation of rights.
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Penny hears that one Adrian Colosso has been darkening the doors of Gallagher almost a year after departing the firm following Heath Lambert's sale to the Illinois-based broker.
International brokers target London market for growth opportunities
International brokers are looking to London for opportunities to grow their businesses amid signs that the capital's mergers and acquisitions market is heating up.
Top 25 EC3 Brokers Spotlight
A run-down of the top 25 City brokers.
Gallagher sees Q3 income climb 14%
Arthur J Gallagher has reported a 14% rise in adjusted total revenues to $479m for the three months ending 30 September.
Top 25 EC3 brokers: London leads the way
The performance of the top 25 EC3 brokers illustrates a thriving market that is receiving growing interest from every corner of the globe.