Gallagher appoints new CEO of Canadian Brokerage Operations

Insurance broker Gallagher has named Dave Partington CEO of its Canadian retail property/casualty brokerage operations, where he will lead the strategy and culture for continued growth across the country.

Partington joined Gallagher in 2012, initially leading the regional offices of Gallagher Heath in the UK. In 2014, he relocated to the US as president of the Small Business Practice for Gallagher's retail P/C brokerage operations.

While in the US, he doubled the practice's revenue, created a sales and service infrastructure, led and supported multiple mergers, and enhanced market relationships. Prior to joining Gallagher, Partington was managing director of Towergate Broking, and prior to that he was sales and service leader at Marsh.

"Dave is an industry leader and, with the significant growth we have seen across Canada in the last few years, there is nobody better positioned than him to lead the Canadian retail P/C brokerage operations," says Patrick Gallagher, chairman of Gallagher Canada, Caribbean and South America.

Partington added: "I am looking forward to my new role. With a strong leadership team already in place coupled with tremendous growth opportunities, it is a very exciting time for Gallagher in Canada."

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