Barbon chairman joins Gallagher board

Former chairman of Barbon Insurance Group Jamie Drummond-Smith has been appointed as non-executive director of Arthur J Gallagher’s (AJG) international business in London.

Drummond-Smith who was also a partner at Deloitte for 11 years, was responsible for overseeing the sale of the property and commercial insurance interests of Barbon to AJG in May last year.

“Jamie brings a wealth of market experience from across insurance and financial services, and it was during the acquisition process that we came to appreciate his strategic insight and inherent business leadership. He is also well-respected for his in-depth knowledge of the regulatory landscape, having held a number of chairman roles on audit and risk committees,” said Arthur J. Gallagher International chief executive officer David Ross.

Drummond-Smith will also chair the company’s Audit Committee, replacing Mike Cooper-Mitchell who has performed the role since 2006.

Jamie Drummond-Smith said: “I’m excited about joining this vibrant business, which absolutely deserves the success and recognition it is achieving in the international insurance market. David and the team have a clear vision of where they want to take the business and their passion to make that happen is infectious.”