Gallagher ‹ Press Releases

Mar

2019

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. signs agreement to acquire Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group’s global aerospace operations

Posted on 4th March 2019 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG) today announced the signing of an agreement to acquire the global aerospace operations of Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc (JLT). The acquisition, subject to European Commission approval, is scheduled to close this spring in connection with the closing of the JLT […]

Jan

2019

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. signs definitive agreement to acquire Stackhouse Poland Group Limited

Posted on 7th January 2019 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of specialist UK insurance broker Stackhouse Poland Group Limited (“Stackhouse Poland”). The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in the first quarter 2019. Founded in […]

Dec

2018

Gallagher Bassett acquires Property Claims Management Services Limited

Posted on 12th December 2018 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

Gallagher Bassett (GB) has boosted its size and offering in the United Kingdom by acquiring Property Claims Management Services Limited (PCMS). With origins dating back to 1991, the Tamworth, Staffordshire based PCMS business provides property claims management services to insurers and commercial third-party claims administrators through […]

Dec

2018

Gallagher extends footprint in South-West with acquisition of UK regional commercial broker Pavey Group

Posted on 7th December 2018 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

Global insurance broker, risk management and consulting firm Gallagher today announces the acquisition of leading South West commercial insurance broker Pavey Group Holdings (UK) Limited (trading as Pavey Group) in the UK. With offices in Torquay, Exeter and Holsworthy in Devon, and Highbridge in Somerset, Pavey […]

Nov

2018

Gallagher Bassett appoints Gordon Vater as Business Development Director

Posted on 15th November 2018 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

Gallagher Bassett (“GB”) today announced the appointment of Gordon Vater as Business Development Director and a member of the executive board of Gallagher Bassett UK. Gordon joins from RiiG Ltd with immediate effect, responsible for enhancing and delivering claims consultancy, insource and training capabilities to corporate […]

Nov

2018

Gallagher acquires majority stake in specialist UK property owners broker Vasek Insurance

Posted on 7th November 2018 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

Global insurance broker, risk management and consulting firm Gallagher today announced that is has acquired a controlling interest in Purple Bridge Group Limited — the holding company of UK specialist property insurance provider Vasek Insurance Services Limited (“Vasek”). The deal includes Vasek’s appointed representative Insure My […]

Oct

2018

Gallagher acquires South Coast-based UK commercial insurance broker Portmore

Posted on 18th October 2018 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

Global insurance broker, risk management services and consulting firm Gallagher today announces the acquisition of Portmore Insurance Brokers Limited and Portmore Insurance Brokers (Wiltshire) Limited (“Portmore”) in the UK. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Based in Southampton, Portmore was established in 2006 as a […]

Aug

2018

Gallagher strengthens UK construction expertise within Specialty business with senior industry hire

Posted on 8th August 2018 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

Gallagher has continued its investment in specialty expertise with the appointment of Julie Scott FCII into its expanding construction division. Julie, who joins with immediate effect, will have a specific focus on business development in the UK construction market. Bringing more than three decades’ experience in […]

Jul

2018

Gallagher expands national specialist trade credit & surety practice on back of strong growth

Posted on 26th July 2018 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

Gallagher has continued its strategic investment for growth across the national Trade Credit & Surety Practice, by bolstering its Manchester-based team with two experienced specialists to build out its footprint in the North. Bringing 28 years’ experience, Colin Cunningham has been appointed to the UK-wide role […]

Jun

2018

Gallagher announces executive changes within its UK broking and underwriting operations

Posted on 18th June 2018 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG) today announced that the head of the company’s UK-based brokerage and underwriting division, Grahame “Chily” Chilton, will be stepping down from his role as chief executive officer later this year. Subject to regulatory approval, Simon Matson, currently head of Gallagher’s […]

Jun

2018

Zurich-based Hesse & Partner AG joins forces with global insurance broker and risk management services firm Gallagher

Posted on 11th June 2018 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

Global insurance broker, risk management services and consulting firm Gallagher has expanded its speciality broking capabilities and broadened its footprint in continental Europe by acquiring a 65% stake in specialist Swiss broker Hesse & Partner AG and Hesse Consulting GmbH (“Hesse”). Terms of the transaction were […]

May

2018

Gallagher Hires Marketing and Communications Executive Alison Bain

Posted on 23rd May 2018 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

Gallagher Positions Itself for Future Regional Growth by Bolstering Marketing and Communications Function Gallagher today announced that Alison Bain has joined the company as its Head of Marketing and Communications for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), in a new role based in London. “Alison and her […]

May

2018

Gallagher acquires UK regional commercial insurance broker Risk Services (NW) Ltd

Posted on 9th May 2018 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

Gallagher today announces the acquisition of regional commercial insurance broker Risk Services (NW) Ltd (‘Risk Services’) based in Chester. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Risk Services was established in 1999 by Managing Director Steve Lowe to deliver tailor-made cost-effective solutions for corporate and commercial […]

Mar

2018

Gallagher Bassett appoints Simon Pemberton as UK Chief Executive Officer

Posted on 20th March 2018 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

Effective April 1st 2018, Simon Pemberton will assume the position of CEO, Gallagher Bassett UK. Current GB UK Managing Director, Nick Bonser, has announced his intentions to retire from the business after 15 years of service. Noting his strong belief that GB is poised for a […]

Mar

2018

Gallagher deepens transportation & logistics expertise in Canada with acquisition of Palmer Atlantic

Posted on 12th March 2018 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

Gallagher has extended its investment in Canada and strengthened its focus on building national industry practices with the acquisition of specialist commercial insurance broker Palmer Atlantic. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Based in Hartland, New Brunswick, Palmer Atlantic has been serving clients across the […]

Mar

2018

Gallagher bolsters regional expertise in public sector & education with hire of specialist Steve Lewins

Posted on 8th March 2018 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

Gallagher has continued its investment in building an expertise-led UK-wide public sector & education practice with the appointment of sector specialist Steve Lewins. Lewins joins Gallagher today as Client Director for Wales & West, bringing 35 years’ experience — the last 18 of which have been […]

Feb

2018

Gallagher deepens UK public sector & education expertise in North East with hire of industry specialist Jayne Pinnell

Posted on 28th February 2018 by Mazin Shammas and has No comment

Gallagher has further invested in its UK-wide public sector and education capabilities with the appointment of Jayne Pinnell. Pinnell joins as Client Director for the North East in Gallagher’s specialist UK Public Sector & Education Practice. In this newly created role, Pinnell will provide local support […]

Nov

2017

Gallagher appoints James Anderson to lead Rossborough Insurance

Posted on 28th November 2017 by Gavin Warren and has No comment

Gallagher today announces the appointment of James Anderson as Group Managing Director of Rossborough Insurance — its personal and commercial lines broking business based in the Channel Islands and Isle of Man — subject to regulatory approval. Anderson will succeed Clive de la Cour with effect […]

Oct

2017

Gallagher expands global & corporate capabilities with hire of international mining specialist

Posted on 18th October 2017 by Gavin Warren and has No comment

Arthur J. Gallagher has further strengthened its global mining and property capabilities with the appointment of international mining specialist Stuart Hill as a director, effective immediately. Hill will be based in London and report to Neil Stewart, managing director of global & corporate, which provides comprehensive […]

Oct

2017

Gallagher appoints new leader for UK Small Business & Personal Lines Division

Posted on 6th October 2017 by Gavin Warren and has No comment

Arthur J. Gallagher today announces the appointment of Gareth Birch as Managing Director of its UK Small Business & Personal Lines Division, taking over the role from Martin Oliver who is set to leave the business at the end of October. Birch will assume responsibility for […]

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