Gallagher Australia has completed its first acquisition of the year, securing a merger deal with Perth mining specialist Ansin Insurance Brokers.  

Ansin was founded by Director John Li in 2019, specialising in risk management for local and international mining sectors. 

Mr Li has more than a decade of experience, including time as a senior business development manager at Gallagher in 2016 and roles at Marsh and Austral Risk Services.  

Gallagher Australia and Asia CEO Sarah Lyons says Mr Li and his team are “a great match for us, and I am sure they will flourish at Gallagher”.  

Gallagher says the acquisition complements its aim to provide services across various industries. The global group has made a strong push into the Australian and New Zealand markets in recent years, with a host of smaller operation acquisitions.   

As part of the deal, Ansin will operate under Gallagher’s name.