July 10, 2020
Capsicum Re, the specialist reinsurance broker, has announced the appointment of Raja Balasuriya as its chairman. He succeeds fellow Capsicum Re founder Grahame Chilton in the role, who it was announced would re-join the wider Gallagher business – working alongside …
January 13, 2020
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., the Rolling Meadows, Ill.-based broker, announced it increased its stake in Capsicum Reinsurance Brokers from 33% to 100%, effective Jan. 1, 2020. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in December 2013 by …
July 17, 2018
While there’s a bright future for managing general agents that “get it right,” Grahame Chilton, CEO of Gallagher UK, warns against tolerating the few rogue MGAs who could ruin the reputation of the entire sector. Chilton, who will be stepping …
June 21, 2018
Capsicum Re, the London-based specialist reinsurance broker, announced that Grahame “Chily” Chilton will rejoin the business later this year. Chilton will work alongside CEO Rupert Swallow to drive global business development and help shape the strategic direction of the company …
June 18, 2018
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. 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, …
July 6, 2016
Arthur J. Gallagher has extended its investment in Scandinavia by acquiring an 85 percent stake in Swedish specialist insurance and reinsurance broker Brim AB. With revenues of US$11.4 million and employing 29 people, Brim is a specialty broker with approximately …
March 17, 2016
Arthur J. Gallagher International announced that Andrew Agnew, managing director of specialty and member of its executive committee, has been appointed chairman of the London & International Insurance Brokers’ Association (LIIBA). He succeeds Steve Hearn of CGSC and takes up …
November 3, 2015
Arthur J. Gallagher, the international broking division of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. outside of the United States, has extended its investment in Canada with the acquisition of retail insurance broker Christie-Phoenix (Victoria) Ltd. and its affiliate, Discovery Insurance Services …
October 29, 2015
Arthur J. Gallagher — the international division of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. – has appointed David Jack to lead its newly created Technical Advisory Board. The board will oversee a review of the business’ existing systems to identify ways …
August 7, 2015
Arthur J. Gallagher — the international division of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. – has signed an agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Colombian retail insurance broker Guianza S.A. Corredores de Seguros, subject to regulatory approval. The remaining shares …