Based in London, Sarah identifies and develops opportunities within the London insurance market for our Gallagher Bassett Carrier Practice and Specialty teams across North America. Sarah brings nearly 10 years of industry experience from a variety of roles including underwriter, marketing account manager, and sales executive. She has been with Gallagher Bassett since March 2022.
Sarah continues to be an advocate for the “next generation” in the insurance market. She is known for her subject matter expertise regarding talent attraction & retention, diversity & inclusion, claims management, and international strategies. While completing her MBA last year, her dissertation topic focused around bridging the talent gap in the insurance industry and analyzing the effect of diversity creating an inclusive work environment. Sarah gives back to the industry by mentoring Risk Management and Insurance students at her Alma Mater Appalachian State, as well as leading student roundtables for groups such as Middle Tennessee State and Appalachian during their visits to London. These efforts gained her a nomination as a ‘35 under 35’ Rising Leader for 2023.
By working in disciplines from underwriting to forensic engineering, Sarah understands how important resolving a claim is to help clients get back to what matters most.
Claims Journal shares the news of Gallagher Bassett’s appointment of Irina Simpson as EVP — Workers’ Compensation, as well as Ajah Sinha move to Managing Director — Captives.
Gallagher Bassett’s Jason Gudaitis, Chief Operating Officer, speaks to Insurance Business about the escalating claims following Hurricane Helene as well as the importance in offering effective post-storm recovery strategies that help clients navigate complex restoration processes.
Business Insurance sat down with Mike Hessling, Gallagher Bassett CEO, North America, to discuss ways in which the insurance sector is adapting to the changing technological environment. In this interview, Mike Hessling explains how the Gallagher Bassett team employs generative AI to deliver superior outcomes by handling claims more efficiently and engaging more empathetically with claimants.
Insurance Business speaks to Gallagher Bassett’s Greg McKenna, national practice leader, about the downward trend in school violence. In the 2023-2024 school year, student-on-teacher violence claims dropped by 39% compared to the previous school year, a figure that McKenna attributes to the renewed emphasis on mental health and student support services following the pandemic.
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