Paddy is based in London and is Global Chairman of Gallagher Re. Paddy forms part of the executive committee and works closely with the CEO.
Paddy also leads Global Sales and Growth efforts. Paddy’s role provides him with the opportunity to produce business and maintain key client relationships in the U.S., the London Market, and Internationally.
Prior to the move to Gallagher Re, Paddy was Global Chairman of Willis Re and before that at Aon Limited, where he was Chief Executive Officer of North America responsible for Property and Casualty Reinsurance.
Prior to Aon Paddy joined Nicholson Chamberlain Colls (NCC) in 1990 in order to set up a North American treaty reinsurance division, which he subsequently built into one of the largest in London over the next 15 years. Prior to joining NCC, he was with C. T. Bowring from 1981 to 1989, which sent him to work and train at the St. Paul Insurance Companies in 1983 for a year. On returning in 1984, Paddy moved up the ranks, becoming a Director of Bowring Reinsurance in 1987.
Prior to Bowring, Paddy was with Willis Faber and Dumas on the North American facultative team (1976 to 1980). He began his career in 1975 at H.J. Symons, the oldest Lloyd’s broker at the time.