James Durkin currently president of Arthur J Gallagher’s (AJG) employee benefits division has been appointed to the newly created role of chairman.
Durkin will be responsible for developing the next generation of leadership at the company and supporting the division’s business priorities.
In the new role, he will report to William F. Ziebell, who is currently a regional leader in the benefits division, but will take on Durkin’s management role for the employee benefit consulting and brokerage business across the US and internationally.
Patrick Gallagher Jr, chairman, president and CEO of AJG, said: “By promoting these two outstanding leaders, we are well-positioned for exceeding client expectations and maximising opportunities that will continue to fuel our growth.”
