Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has appointed Richard Harris to its Board of Directors, a seasoned professional with over 35 years of insurance experience.

Harris’ extensive career spans senior roles in the UK and other highly regulated markets. He previously served as CEO, Head of Underwriting and Energy Agent at Atrium Underwriters Limited. Meanwhile, his tenure at Willis Faber & Dumas saw Harris hold key roles in the energy sector.

The veteran leader’s LinkedIn profile shows he served as CEO of Atrium until July 2023.

“We are pleased to have Richard Harris join our Board of Directors,” commented J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Gallagher. “Richard brings deep insurance and technology experience to Gallagher and will add a unique and valuable perspective to our Board of Directors.

“He will play an important role as we continue to grow our client base, differentiate Gallagher, and deliver results.”

The board change comes on the heels of Gallagher’s acquisition of Connecticut-based health and benefits consulting firm Cleary Benefits Group.

“Clery Benefits Group has a strong reputation in the industry and will enhance our benefits consulting capabilities in the region,” J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., said earlier this month. “I am very pleased to welcome Brian (Clery), Heather (Katz) and their partners to Gallagher.”

The global insurance broker also recently acquired first-line loss notification and first-line casualty reporting provider NetClaim, which will become part of Gallagher Bassett’s claims and risk management solutions business.

“NetClaim’s expertise in claims acceptance services will enhance Gallagher Bassett’s incident management capabilities and deliver superior outcomes for our clients,” J. Patrick Gallagher Jr. said when the deal with NetClaim owner NAVEX was announced about three weeks ago.

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