Damien Eccleton

Damien Eccleton

Damien joined Gallagher in 2024 as Gallagher’s Property National Practice Leader. He has 14 years of experience working in the commercial insurance industry in Canada. In his current role, Damien is responsible for developing and growing Gallagher’s Property practice.

Damien began his insurance career in 2011 as an Underwriting trainee at Northbridge Insurance. In 2016, he joined AIG and held various senior underwriting positions focusing on Commercial Property. In 2021, Damien became the Commercial Property Underwriting Manager for AIG's Central Region. In this role, he managed a team of underwriters and was responsible for the overall portfolio management and strategy for the region. His areas of specialization range across several industries including real estate, financial institutions, manufacturing, hospitality, habitational, and retail.

Damien is originally from Toronto and graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University.

IB TALK

Canadian businesses know their nat cat exposure – they just don't know what it means

BFL Canada's Hector Plascencia says the gap between identifying a risk and actually understanding its business impact is where most organizations fall short

Global turbulence is reshaping climate risk for Canadian businesses

Aon’s Daniel Ocampo explains how sustainability, global risks and energy transition are reshaping insurance capacity, pricing and strategy for Canadian businesses today

In 2026, SMEs face evolving risks and opportunities and need the right broker to navigate them

WTW's Grant Williamson shares key insights for SMEs on managing cyber, supply chain and emerging risks

Keep up with the latest news and events

Join our mailing list, it’s free!