Gallagher Bassett appoints Gordon Vater as Business Development Director
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 and carrier markets. He will be supported by 10 of his team, who also join from RiiG and will focus on servicing new contracts.
Gordon brings more than 25 years’ claims experience, gained predominantly in the adjusting, claims management and consultancy sectors. During consultancy secondments to major UK composite insurers, Gordon was responsible for the delivery of national strategic change initiatives. He has held senior operational management positions, in both the claims management and consultancy sectors. He is also a Chartered Insurance Practitioner.
Simon Pemberton, Chief Executive Officer of Gallagher Bassett UK, says: “I am delighted to welcome Gordon and his team to Gallagher Bassett. This is exciting news for us and I am confident their joining will further strengthen Gallagher Bassett’s claims auditing, consultancy and placement services offering. I wish Gordon and his team success in their new roles and look forward to the business’ continued growth under Gordon’s guidance.”
Media Contact: Tom Bonser, Marking Executive
Media Notes: Gallagher Bassett is an international risk management services firm with more than 5,100 skilled professionals providing claims management, medical cost containment, analytical and consultative services to its clients worldwide, representing virtually every sector of the global economy.