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Gallagher’s Rea bemoans ‘basic’ service remains a differentiator
Such has been the drop in service standards among insurers, anyone offering “the bare minimum” might stand out in the current market, according to the CEO of the UK’s largest insurance broker, Gallagher.
Gallagher’s King on securing talent pools
View from the Top: Wendy King, managing director of talent acquisition at Gallagher, outlines what insurers and brokers need to do to secure their talent pools.
Brokers and freeholders to face lawsuit over insurance commission
The class action, launched by a City lawyer and leaseholder, Liam Spender, is backed by law firm Velitor, which has secured funding for the no win, no fee claims from Balance Legal Capital LLP.
Roundtable: Can ESG unlock insurer value?
Insurance Post recently gathered a group of insurance, underwriting and data experts to discuss how firms can better evolve their ESG strategies in line with growing demand and responsibilities.
Gallagher chair Langley to become third female Lord Mayor
Gallagher UK chair Susan Langley is set to become the City of London’s third female Lord Mayor next year.
Broker earnings boosted by 11.3% in 2023
The value of the worldwide market for insurance broking in terms of fees and commissions earned was around $168bn (£132bn) in 2023, up from about $151bn in 2022 on a constant currency basis, according to research by Insuramore.
Tribunal slams ‘connected’ leasehold insurance arrangement
A tribunal has ruled that leaseholders in a block of flats were overcharged by 145% after it had “not been presented with one item of documentary evidence to suggest that the insurance premiums for the building are competitive”.
Simon Matson, Gallagher
Simon Matson, executive vice president of Gallagher Global Brokerage, is a familiar face in the general insurance industry.
Could rugby court clash shift the sport to self-insuring?
The outcome of a lawsuit launched by hundreds of rugby union players could have a far-reaching impact on the future of the sport. Tim Evershed looks at whether parallels can be drawn with similar actions in the US against governing bodies, such as the…
Businesses unprepared for incoming anti-terrorism law
Over three quarters of businesses aren’t confident that they will be able to comply with new anti-terrorism requirements, according to research by Gallagher.
Gallagher names Marsh’s Nick Harris as UK&I retail CEO
Gallagher has appointed Nick Harris, formerly CEO of Marsh’s Pacific division, as CEO of UK & Ireland retail broking.
Gallagher’s Kruger on the benefits of reverse mentoring
View from the Top: Brent Kruger, chief information officer at Gallagher, is currently a mentee on a reverse mentoring programme and shares his thoughts on how these initiatives can play an important role in building a more inclusive culture.
How the Post Office scandal set a new precedent for ATE insurance
Alan Pratten, chair of M&A, litigation and tax insurance solutions at Gallagher, details the broker’s involvement in the well-publicised Post Office scandal, and how this particular case changed the placement of after the event insurance.
RSA and Brit partner; Policy Expert expands top team; Guidewire chair joins Hyperexponential
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Is the Aon–NFP deal a sign of mega broking M&A to come?
Content Director's View: Jonathan Swift reflects on the recent record broking deal between Aon and NFP, and asks whether the $13.4bn (£10.5bn) price tag will be beaten by another acquisition in 2024.
BP Marsh invests in AI Marine; Malago buys Mulberry; Antares appoints CFO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Gallagher’s Foley on why post-M&A integration is key to success
View from the top: Ronan Foley, CEO of Gallagher in Ireland, explains why post-acquisition integration can be make or break for brokers.
How Birmingham’s insurance sector is evolving
As sister title Insurance Age takes over the Birmingham NEC for Broker Expo and the Broker Awards, Insurance Post looks at the challenges and opportunities facing the city’s insurance sector.
Top 75 MGAs 2023: £60m - £80m
Animal Friends, Arch Capital Group, Ardonagh Group, and Gallagher achieved MGA/MGU revenues between £60m and £80m from UK-based non-life risks in 2022.
Top 75 MGAs: Gallagher
The performance of Gallagher’s Pen Underwriting business, which includes Manchester Underwriting Management and RMP, plus Vasek Insurance earned the group a place on Insurance Post's Top 75 MGAs 2023 list.
Gallagher Re warns of climate litigation risk to liability books
Liability insurers must take of the rising tide of climate litigation, which could present a massive – albeit uncertain – exposure to multiple portfolios, Gallagher Re has warned.