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Gallagher names Des O'Connor affinity boss
The UK arm of broker Arthur J Gallagher has promoted Des O'Connor to director of strategic development for affinity business.
Oxygen London market team set for Gallagher move
A deal which will see Oxygen’s 21-strong London market team join Arthur J. Gallagher has today been announced.
Gallaghers confident of exceeding $2bn in 2011 after Heath deal and strong H1
Arthur J Gallagher & Co today reported a 13% rise in brokerage revenues for the first six months of 2011 to $717.6m (£439m) (H1 2010 $635.2m).
Gallagher Heath brand launched
Heath Lambert is to begin trading as Gallagher Heath with immediate effect following its acquisition by Arthur J Gallagher & Co.
Arthur J Gallagher swoops for Lloyd's broker business
Arthur J Gallagher (UK) has acquired part of the liability and affinity portfolio of Lonmar Global Risks.
Towergate reshuffle sees three senior appointments
Towergate has made three senior internal appointments within its underwriting business following the departures of Simon Read and Scott Banks for Gallagher.
Towergate staff join Gallagher
Gallagher International is set to beef up its underwriting operation after attracting a team from Towergate.
M&A - market update: Coming together
Merger and acquisition activity is finally on the rise following a long period of stagnation. Daniel Dunkley looks at what is behind the increase.
Arthur J Gallagher acquires Singapore broker
Arthur J Gallagher has confirmed the opening of a new representative office in Singapore through the acquisition of ITI Solutions, a specialist broking house.
Arthur J Gallagher acquires Singapore broker
Arthur J Gallagher has confirmed the opening of a new representative office in Singapore through the acquisition of ITI Solutions, a specialist broking house.
Editor's comment: All action, no talk
Mergers & acquisitions have definitely dominated the insurance headlines this week. Nothing unusual in that — except, for once, it's been more a case of all action and little talk, rather than the reverse, as is so typically the case. But it also remains…
News analysis - AJG acquisition: Deal or no deal
After a number of stalled bids from a variety of firms, Heath Lambert has been bought by international giant Arthur J Gallagher. Mairi MacDonald follows the timeline of the deal and looks at what the consequences may be.
Gallagher's crashes UK top 10 broker table with £97m Heath swoop
Arthur J Gallagher has confirmed it has completed the acquisition of Heath Lambert in a £97m cash deal.
Post history - five years ago: Monument chief quits in two months
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 5 years ago reveals.
Gallagher acquires Woodbrook
Arthur J. Gallagher International has acquired the business and certain assets of Woodbrook Underwriting Agencies.
Gallagher names new chairman
Former JLT chairman Andrew Agnew is set to become chairman of the Arthur J. Gallagher International Executive, effective 1 May 2011.
Gallagher in Heath Lambert takeover talks
Arthur J Gallagher International is in takeover talks with London market broker Heath Lambert, according to sources close to the company.
Broker AJG UK recruits new director from Hiscox
Philip Saunders has been recruited from Hiscox to join the 14-strong binding authority unit at Arthur J Gallagher UK as divisional director.
Ex-Gallagher CIO joins XL
XL Insurance has appointed Terry McGinness as chief information officer for its international property & casualty as well as global specialty business units, based in London.
Gallagher International announces latest acquisition, SBA
Gallagher International has acquired Australia-based natural resources risk management provider Specialised Broking Associates for an undisclosed sum.
Aon open to the idea of accepting contingent commissions again
Aon today announced it is working with markets to explore the various forms of alternative remuneration available to it which may include supplemental and/or contingent commissions.
Gallagher appoints new Australian CEO
Andrew Godden joins Arthur J. Gallagher Australasia from sister company Specialised Broking Associates in Perth, where he was a founding shareholder from 2003.
Former Bluefin MD joins OIM
Chris Ladkin is to join OIM Underwriting, a wholly owned subsidiary of Arthur J Gallagher UK. He will head OIM’s new Finpro team, to be formed in combination with the Circadian team which joined OIM following the AJG acquisition of the First City assets.