Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Ornella Underwriting Limited
Gallagher expects Ornella to bring complementary expertise and further growth opportunities to its underwriting business in Ireland.
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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) has acquired Ireland-based Ornella Underwriting through its specialist underwriting subsidiary, Pen Underwriting. Transaction terms were not disclosed. Ornella, based in Wexford, is a managing general agent, a business that provides insurance coverages through independent broker partners. It offers commercial and personal insurance across Ireland, with particular expertise in private car, van, home and motor fleet coverage.
Ornella will become part of Pen Underwriting. Paul Whelan will continue to lead the team from its current location, under Michael Doyle, head of Pen Underwriting's Irish operations. Gallagher expects the acquisition to strengthen and expand its underwriting capabilities in Ireland.
Positive
- Minor pointCompleted Ornella acquisition adds an Irish commercial and personal insurance underwriting business through Pen Underwriting.
Negative
- None.
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Ornella is a managing general agent (MGA) providing a diverse range of commercial and personal insurance coverages across
"Ornella is a highly regarded firm that will strengthen and expand our underwriting capabilities in
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG), a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, is headquartered in
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What business did Arthur J. Gallagher (AJG) acquire in Ireland?
Gallagher's subsidiary Pen Underwriting acquired Ornella Underwriting, a Wexford-based managing general agent offering commercial and personal insurance across Ireland through independent broker partners. Transaction terms were not disclosed.