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Oct 2021
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Ep 93 Simon Matson of Gallagher and Tom ...

THE VOICE OF INSURANCE MARK GEOGHEGAN
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Today’s podcast is crackling with energy. When I listened back to the recording it was unmistakable. The reason is obvious – the subject matter we are discussing is Gallagher’s imminent takeover of Willis Re. This is the biggest thing to happen in reinsurance broking since Aon bought Benfield back in 2008 and here I spend some time with an ebullient pair of ... Show More
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