Arthur J. Gallagher News

Insurance Broker Gallagher Sued Over Ransomware Attack

Insurance and benefits broker Arthur J. Gallagher is the target of a proposed class action lawsuit over a ransomware attack it suffered in 2020. The plaintiffs allege that Gallagher failed to follow federal and state government and industry standards to …

Movie Producer Sues Chubb for Breaking Renewal Promise Over COVID-19

A movie production company that signed Ben Affleck to star in its latest “large-budget action thriller” accuses a Chubb insurer of violating longstanding custom and practice by refusing to extend a $58 million insurance policy after the film was delayed …

D&O Model Helps Public Companies Secure Adequate Coverage Limits

Public companies face a critical business decision in determining how much Directors & Officers (D&O) liability coverage to purchase. In order to attract and maintain strong independent board members, companies need to secure adequate D&O coverage while keeping down costs. …

Arthur J. Gallagher To Buy Wesfarmers’ Insurance Broking Unit

Wesfarmers Ltd. agreed to sell its insurance broking units to Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. for A$1.01 billion ($938 million) as the Australian conglomerate exits its insurance business. Wesfarmers expects pretax profit of A$310 million to A$335 million on the …