Gallagher taps Marsh trade credit leader to scale up Manchester practice

Broker Gallagher has hired a Marsh executive to build out its specialist UK trade credit & surety practice across the North, where the company believes both clients and new business opportunities are arising.

Daniel Stewart has been appointed as head of trade credit in Manchester. He will work closely with, and report to, UK managing director of trade credit & surety Tim Fisher.

Stewart was most recently a national practice leader for trade credit at Marsh, responsible for the Midlands, North and Scotland.

Gallagher said it wants to build out its national specialist trade credit capabilities and scale up the Manchester practice, on the back of strong 20 percent organic growth across the UK niche.

Fisher said: “As a key hire in our broader UK strategy of developing market-leading specialist client propositions, I’m delighted to welcome Daniel to the team. We are determined to attract and retain the best talent and I’m excited to see how our Northern footprint will grow under Daniel’s guidance, supported by Rachel, Colin and the rest of the team. Daniel’s detailed knowledge of trade credit insurance and business development skills place him well to lead our Manchester hub in catering for the needs of our growing base of clients across the North - from smaller UK businesses to multinationals demanding innovative global solutions.”

Stewart commented: “Joining Gallagher’s talented trade credit team is a pleasure, particularly in today’s economic and political climate, when clients need specialist support and advice to navigate the shifting challenges they face. I look forward to leading the Manchester team, and working closely with all my new colleagues, as we strengthen our position in the North and provide vital trade credit support, not only for clients based there but throughout the wider Gallagher network.”

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