Risk and claims management service provider Gallagher Bassett has appointed Manan Sagar as CEO of its UK operations.

Sagar joins from Genesys, where he was the global head of insurance. Prior to that, he held leadership positions at Fujitsu, Capita, Allied World, Lockton, and Willis. Early in his career he was an auditor at both Deloitte and KPMG and is a qualified chartered accountant.

Scott Hudson, global president and CEO, said: “Manan is an exceptional leader with a proven track-record of driving growth and innovation across the insurance and technology sectors in the Americas, APAC, and EMEA. His expertise will ensure our dedicated teams continue to deliver on our promise of superior claim outcomes and exceptional service.”

Sagar added: “The insurance industry is continually transforming, and I look forward to working alongside the GB UK leadership team to drive continued growth in the evolving UK marketplace. Service excellence has always been a part of Gallagher Bassett’s reputation, and I’m looking forward to supporting the team to continue to drive even better outcomes for our clients and customers.”