James Kent – Global CEO, Gallagher Re
Gallagher Re led by James Kent as Global Reinsurance Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He has been instrumental in integrating Willis Re into Gallagher, significantly advancing the company’s reinsurance operations. Kent’s leadership has been pivotal in positioning Gallagher Re for continued growth and innovation.
Recently, he has been promoted to CEO of Global Insurance Strategic Relationships at Gallagher, where he will establish and drive frameworks connecting Gallagher with major strategic partners in the re/insurance ecosystem.
Mr. Kent establishes a framework for Gallagher to connect with other companies in the insurance and reinsurance sector including further investment in capital advisory and portfolio solutions.
Kent’s career began at Willis Re in 2004, where he held various senior positions, including Global Deputy CEO, before becoming CEO in 2017. His efforts have been crucial in transforming and expanding Gallagher Re’s global presence.
The newly formed global role will bring a single point of contact to Gallagher’s carrier relationships, to support growth ambitions across our core trading partnerships. Mr. Kent reports to Mr. Gallagher and Doug Howell, the company’s chief financial officer.
