Gallagher has announced the appointment of Richard Malton as a client manager in Gallagher’s Brisbane office. Malton has over 27 years of insurance broking and risk management experience.

In a press release, Gallagher said Malton has been focused in assisting clients in the mining sector, identifying and assessing their risks and designing “forward-looking and innovative” insurance and risk transfer solutions.

During his career, Malton has worked in both South Africa and Australia with a broad spectrum of clients from junior exploration companies through to large multinationals.

His experience includes supporting mine owners and contractors, businesses owning or operating hard or soft rock, surface or underground operations, and all stages throughout the life cycle of mining operations, from exploration and operations through to mine rehabilitation and closure.  

“Richard Malton is a valuable addition to the Gallagher team. Current and future clients will benefit from his deep understanding of insurance and risk management,” said Paul Harvey, Gallagher managing director, specialty.

“Gallagher is a growing organisation with both a strong track record and ambitious goals,” Malton said. “Joining a rapidly expanding organisation offers excellent opportunities and I’m delighted to be part of the team.”

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