26. AJ Gallagher

26. AJ Gallagher
Fee and commission income (2001): £24.4m

Pre-tax profit (2001): £2.8m

Address: 9 Alie Street
London
E1 8DE
Tel: 020 7204 6000
Fax: 020 7204 6001

History: In 1927, when Arthur J Gallagher & Co was launched, few people took note of the event. By 1998, Gallagher's international presence expanded to include more than 200 sales and service offices in the US and six other countries, as well as correspondent brokers in almost 100 countries, including Arthur J Gallagher in the UK. As Lloyd's brokers, Arthur J Gallagher & Co (UK) works in specialised, compact teams that offer a high level of personal service to its clients.

Operating through its subsidiary companies, its services cover the insurance requirements of every aspect of industrial and commercial insurances.

Main lines of business: Aviation, marine and transportation, construction and engineering, property, casualty, packages and speciality lines, and reinsurance.