# David Partington

> David (Dave) Partington is an insurance executive leading Gallagher Global Brokerage in Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean. He joined Gallagher in 2012, moved from UK regional leadership to its US small-business practice in 2014, and became Canadian brokerage CEO in December 2019. His public interviews focus on broker expertise, talent development and growth through specialist firms.

- **Role:** CEO, Gallagher Global Brokerage - Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean
- **Organizations:** Gallagher, Gallagher Heath, Marsh, Towergate, Chartered Insurance Institute
- **Education:** BSc, Environmental Biology, Swansea University / University of Wales
- **Known for:** Doubled revenue of Gallagher’s US Small Business Practice during his leadership, according to its 2019 appointment announcement., Finalist for Insurance Business Canada’s 2022 CEO of the Year award., Expanded remit to Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2012** — Held leadership roles at Marsh and Towergate.
- **2012** — Joined Gallagher to lead Gallagher Heath regional offices in the UK.
- **2014** — Relocated to the US as president of the Small Business Practice.
- **2019** — Named CEO of Canadian retail property/casualty brokerage operations on December 5.
- **2024** — Publicly confirmed with additional leadership responsibility for Latin America and the Caribbean; Canadian team changes effective July 1.
- **2026** — Gallagher named him as the regional leader overseeing the acquired Wilson M. Beck and Apollo teams.

## Achievements

- Doubled revenue of Gallagher’s US Small Business Practice during his leadership, according to its 2019 appointment announcement.
- Finalist for Insurance Business Canada’s 2022 CEO of the Year award.
- Expanded remit to Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean.
- Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute (ACII).

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Gallagher acquired Apollo Insurance Solutions; Jeff McCann and his team remained in place under Partington’s direction.
- **2026-07** — Gallagher acquired Wilson M. Beck Insurance Services; its team led by David Beck came under Partington’s direction.
- **2025-01** — Gallagher acquired Encore Group; Joe Dalton, Scott Heaman and colleagues remained under Partington’s direction.

## Links

- Website: https://www.ajg.com/ca/team/dave-partington/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-partington-acii-67884913

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Last updated: 2026-10-21