In this role, James will be responsible for establishing and driving the framework that determines how Gallagher connects with its major strategic partners in the (re)insurance eco-system, including further investment in capital advisory and portfolio solutions.
ROLLING MEADOWS, IL:
Gallagher, a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, has announced that James Kent, currently global CEO of Gallagher Re, has been promoted to a new role with Gallagher as CEO, Global Insurance Strategic Relationships.
In this role, James will be responsible for establishing and driving the framework that determines how Gallagher connects with its major strategic partners in the (re)insurance eco-system, including further investment in capital advisory and portfolio solutions.
James will report jointly to Doug Howell and Tom Gallagher in this new role.
Following the necessary transition period, Tom Wakefield will be appointed as successor to James Kent in the role of CEO of Gallagher Re.
Commenting on James’ new appointment, Pat Gallagher, Chairman, President and CEO of Gallagher, said: “The acquisition of Willis Re has accelerated our ambition in the reinsurance space. Our goal to be the leading reinsurance intermediary is now stronger than ever, as it is evident that our carrier partners are faced with increasingly complicated challenges across the entire risk to capital spectrum and they need us to help them solve those challenges. By doing this, we will ensure an effective and competitive market for our clients.”
James Kent said, “This new role allows the opportunity to spend more time with these stakeholders to bring an integrated platform for future success.”