Gallagher has acquired Bridge Insurance Brokers, strengthening its commercial insurance capabilities across real estate and construction sectors, with implications for risk advisory services linked to construction and professional services clients.

Insurance Business reported that the acquisition adds Bridge Insurance Brokers to Gallagher’s UK & Ireland retail division following regulatory approval, with financial terms undisclosed.

Bridge Insurance Brokers, a long-established UK firm with offices in Manchester and London, specialises in commercial insurance lines including real estate and construction, and employs more than 100 staff supporting corporate clients.

The acquisition expands Gallagher’s existing UK & Ireland retail operations, which serve over one million commercial clients across risk management and insurance services, supported by a workforce of around 4,000 employees.

Nick Harris, CEO of Gallagher’s UK & Ireland Retail division, said: “Bridge is a fantastic business that further strengthens our commercial footprint in the UK, and we are delighted to welcome over 110 new colleagues to Gallagher.”

He added: “The firm is a corporate broker with a long established trading history and a strong presence across several specialist sectors, in particular real estate and construction, where Gallagher already has a significant presence, so it is highly complementary to our existing operations.”

Roger Potts, CEO of Bridge Insurance Brokers, said: “Even with its huge scale, Gallagher retains a close family feel and its strong emphasis on culture, collaboration, and commitment to exceptional service aligns perfectly with our own values.”

The integration is expected to enhance sector-specific insurance and risk advisory services, particularly for construction and real estate clients requiring structured risk management frameworks across complex projects.

For accountancy and advisory professionals, the transaction reinforces continued consolidation in professional services-linked insurance markets, with potential impacts on audit risk frameworks and construction project advisory structures.

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