’Culturally it is clear we are a great fit with shared values and this partnership presents an incredible opportunity for our specialist teams to combine expertise and deliver even greater value to our clients,’ says chief executive
Gallagher has acquired Bridge Insurance Brokers as it looks to expand its real estate and construction capabilities.
Established in 1970, Bridge is a family-owned commercial insurance broker specialising in real estate, construction, corporate and private client insurance. The business has offices in Manchester and London and employs circa 110 colleagues.
The firm will become part of Gallagher’s UK and Ireland retail business within its commercial operations.
Nick Harris, chief executive at Gallagher’s UK and Ireland retail division, said: “Bridge is a fantastic business that further strengthens our commercial footprint in the UK and we are delighted to welcome over 110 new colleagues to Gallagher.
”The firm is a corporate broker with a long established trading history and a strong presence across several specialist sectors, in particular real estate and construction, where Gallagher already has a significant presence, so it is highly complementary to our existing operations.
“Culturally it is clear we are a great fit with shared values and this partnership presents an incredible opportunity for our specialist teams to combine expertise and deliver even greater value to our clients.”
Leadership team
Bridge’s current leadership team of chief executive Roger Potts and directors Alex Cohen and Andre Backner will continue in their roles post-acquisition.
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”I look forward to working with Potts and the wider team as we bring the businesses together for the benefit of clients and colleagues,” Harris said.
Potts added: “We are delighted to become part of the Gallagher team as we lead the business into its next exciting chapter and build on the fantastic client capabilities and expertise developed over the last 50-plus years.
“Even with its huge scale, Gallagher retains a close family feel and its strong emphasis on culture, collaboration and commitment to exceptional service aligns perfectly with our own values. This partnership presents an incredible opportunity for our specialist teams to bring together their respective expertise and deliver even greater value to our clients.”
His career began in 2019, when he joined a local north London newspaper after graduating from the University of Sheffield with a first-class honours degree in journalism.
He took up the position of deputy news editor at Insurance Times in March 2023, before being promoted to his current role in May 2024.View full Profile
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