# Pat Gallagher

> Pat Gallagher is chairman and CEO of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., the global insurance brokerage founded by his grandfather in 1927. A former 1972 intern and CEO since 1995, he emphasizes acquisition fit, local relationships and The Gallagher Way, the 25 principles written by his uncle Robert in 1984.

- **Role:** Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
- **Organizations:** Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., The Institutes, International Insurance Foundation, Hope Ignites Chicago, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, Economic Club of Chicago, Executives Club of Chicago, Commercial Club of Chicago
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Bachelor of Arts in Government, Cornell University
- **Known for:** Led Gallagher as CEO since 1995 and chairman since 2006., Granted Freedom of the City of London in 2007 for contributions to the Lloyd’s market and support of Gallagher Lifelong Learning scholarships., Honored by the Spencer Educational Foundation in 2009 for ongoing support.

## Career timeline

- **1972** — Joined Gallagher as a summer intern.
- **1974** — Started full time as a production account executive.
- **1985** — Promoted to vice president of operations.
- **1986** — Elected to the company board.
- **1990** — Named president and chief operating officer.
- **1995** — Appointed chief executive officer.
- **2003** — Joined the board of trustees of The Institutes, previously the American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters.
- **2006** — Appointed chairman of the board.
- **2011-2019** — Served on the board of InnerWorkings, Inc.
- **2025** — Company completed acquisition of AssuredPartners on August 18.

## Achievements

- Led Gallagher as CEO since 1995 and chairman since 2006.
- Granted Freedom of the City of London in 2007 for contributions to the Lloyd’s market and support of Gallagher Lifelong Learning scholarships.
- Honored by the Spencer Educational Foundation in 2009 for ongoing support.
- Named Insurance Broking CEO of the Year by Reactions Magazine in 2013.
- Named a 2018 Hall of Fame Laureate by Illinois State University’s Katie School of Insurance and Risk Management.
- Received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Reactions Magazine in 2019.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — UIC Business published an account of his Executives in the Classroom visit, where he discussed humility, ethics, attitude, respect and trust.
- **2026-09** — In a September 14 Insurer TV interview, discussed insurance-market pricing differences and the broker’s responsibility to explain value to clients.
- **2026-07** — On July 30, Gallagher reported second-quarter combined brokerage and risk management revenue growth of 24%, including 6% organic growth.
- **2026-05** — A May 19 Leader’s Edge interview excerpt covered cultural fit in acquisitions, remaining publicly traded and his view of AI as support for advisers.

## Links

- Website: https://www.ajg.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpatrickgallagherjr/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/GallagherGlobal
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/GallagherGlobal
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gallagherglobal/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GallagherGlobal/

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Last updated: 2026-10-21