Global insurance trends

US News: Gallagher Acquires McConnell-Manit Insurance Services

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. today announced the acquisition of McConnell, Manit & Trout Insurance Services, LLC (MMT). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Established in 2013, MMT is a full-service property/casualty broker with a […]

Lloyd's/London Market

London Market: Gallagher Comment on Electronic Placement

Commenting on the electronic placement data issued by LMG this morning, Simon Matson, CEO of Gallagher’s broking and underwriting business in the UK, said: “The digitalisation of trading at Lloyd’s has changed significantly over the past 12 […]

News

Passenger Compensation Soars, as EU261 Claims Become The New PPI

The deadline for submitting a PPI claims has passed, much to the relief of the big banks and card companies of course. But two other areas have emerged recently where consumers are claiming cash back; […]

Insurance Brokers

Broker: Gallagher’s George Burrows Retains Police Federation Contract

Police insurance specialist George Burrows, wholly owned as part of the Gallagher group, has won a competitive tender for an exclusive partnership with the Metropolitan Police Federation to provide a suite of personal insurance covers […]

Insurance claims

Deals: Gallagher Acquires Landlord Insurance Specialist, RGA Group

Gallagher today announces that it has acquired 100% of the RGA Group, which comprises three companies — Rentguard Limited, Home & Travel Limited and RGA Underwriting Limited — and is a UK insurance intermediary specialising […]

Insurance Brokers

Small Biz Hit Hard by Cyber Attacks, Spying, Ransomware & More

Crisis incidents, such as cyber-attacks, extortion, industrial espionage and terrorism, are costing UK SMEs billions of pounds a year. Furthermore, subsequent trading paralysis is putting thousands at risk of collapse in their aftermath. UK SMEs […]

News

London Market: Gallagher Bassett Acquires Adjusting Associates Assets

Gallagher Bassett (GB) has expanded in both size and offerings in the United Kingdom by acquiring the assets of Adjusting Associates LLP. Established in 2002, Wales based Adjusting Associates provide high-quality loss adjusting and claims […]