Gallagher has made two new appointments in its SME and personal lines leadership team.
The company has named Barry Duffin (pictured above) the managing director of Gallagher’s specialist retail brands, which include Deacon, George Burrows, Intasure, Gallagher Leisure, RGA Insurance Group and Vasek.
Duffin transitions from his most recent role as managing director of SME, which he served in for 10 years. He joined Gallagher more than 17 years ago, and has held a number of other leadership roles during his career.
Gallagher has also appointed David Birch (pictured immediately above) to the role of managing director of SME & partnerships – a position that combines oversight of the company’s SME business and Birch’s current role of leading the company’s relationships with strategic affinity partners. A release said that Birch has led the development of partnerships over a number of years, and they have been a significant driver of revenue and growth for Gallagher.
Birch has been with Gallagher for 10 years, with 30 years’ experience in affinity relationships. He has developed partnership schemes with some of the largest banks, retailers, motor manufacturers, utilities and charities in the UK
Both Duffin and Birch will report to Gallagher SME & personal lines managing director Gareth Birch.
“Both Barry and David have been with Gallagher for a number of years and I have been continually impressed with their outstanding focus on client delivery,” said Gareth Birch on the appointments. “I am delighted that we are able to expand their roles and enable these talented individuals to continue to grow their careers with Gallagher.”
Gareth added that SMEs make up more than 95% of the UK’s business population, and that Gallagher works with a large number of these SMEs by providing them with risk management and insurance advice.
“We have an established and proven model and there are strong opportunities for further growth,” the managing director said.
