Gallagher Heath has hired a team of four to strengthen its Midlands operation.

The Birmingham-based quartet, believed to have joined from rival broker Willis, include: Nigel Hall Annison, who has already joined as account director; and Steve Fletcher, Peter Dearden and Mark Sanders, who are all set to join in September.

Heath Lambert was rebranded as Gallagher Heath after it was acquired by US broking giant Arthur J. Gallagher & Co for £97m in May.

Gallagher Heath's Birmingham head of office, Mark Williams, said: “Following the acquisition by Gallagher, this is an exciting time for Gallagher Heath.

"We are looking to attract more clients by introducing a fresh approach. A key component of this approach will be to recruit the finest talent available."

Patrick Gallagher, managing director of Worldwide property & casualty added: “This is a great coup for the Gallagher Heath team in Birmingham and reflects our desire to attract high calibre individuals, which will further enhance our team’s skill base in the Midlands.”