Bircroft is a commercial insurance broker specialising in supporting the real estate sector, both on a wholesale and retail basis, as well as private clients who are looking to protect their homes and valuables. Established over 15 years ago as part of the Dawnay Day Group, the business is based in London and has a team of circa 10 colleagues led by Ian Lee and Simon Bird.
Ian, Simon and their team will continue in their current roles meaning clients can be assured that following the acquisition, they will continue to be supported by the same team that know and understand their business. Bircroft will become part of Gallagher’s real estate practice within its UK & Ireland Retail division, led by Regional Managing Director, Jon Phillips.
The acquisition will further strengthen Gallagher’s extensive real estate practice which supports clients in the UK including property owners and investors, managing agents, resident managing companies and property developers. The practice’s 115 strong team are located across four offices in London, Bournemouth, Chichester and Guildford.
Jon commented: “I am delighted to welcome Bircroft to Gallagher, having known both Ian and Simon for many years. The business has a fantastic team that has in-depth understanding of the risks facing clients in the real estate sector. We already have one of the UK’s largest teams operating in real estate and the products and knowledge offered by Ian, Simon and the team at Bircroft are highly complementary to our current offering and becoming part of Gallagher will provide them with a springboard for expansion.
Ian, added: “Joining Gallagher is great news for our business, colleagues and clients. Our two businesses are well aligned and share established capabilities in the real estate sector.
“Gallagher is well known for having brilliant relationships with clients and a big part of why we were attracted to Gallagher as a result of its client centric culture. We are incredibly excited about this new chapter in our journey and I am very much looking forward to becoming part of the Gallagher team.”