Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Ornella Underwriting Limited
PR Newswire•07/10/2026•10:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Arthur J. Gallagher acquired Ireland-based Ornella Underwriting; transaction terms undisclosed
- ➤Ornella provides commercial and personal insurance through independent broker partners
- ➤Pen Underwriting gains Ornella expertise in private car, van, home and motor fleet
- ➤Paul Whelan will continue leading Ornella under Michael Doyle’s direction in Ireland
Expert Statements
J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
“Ornella is a highly regarded firm that will strengthen and expand our underwriting capabilities in Ireland, providing complementary expertise and further growth opportunities.”
J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
“I am pleased to welcome Paul and his associates to our growing, global team.”
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Ornella Underwriting Limited PR Newswire
ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. today announced that its specialist underwriting subsidiary Pen Underwriting has acquired Wexford, Ireland-based Ornella Underwriting Limited (Ornella). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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