Clare James

Clare James is an experienced compliance professional currently serving as the Chief Compliance Officer and SMF16 at Gallagher since June 2025, overseeing compliance for Gallagher's Specialty, Gallagher Re, and Pen Divisions. Previously, Clare held the position of Chief Compliance Officer at Marsh McLennan, providing oversight and compliance advice for the UK entities. Clare's extensive background includes leadership roles in compliance at Marsh, Amtrust Financial Services, Simplyhealth, and hands-on consultancy roles at Huntswood, ANV, and Allianz Insurance. With an MBA from Henley Business School and a Fellowship from the Chartered Insurance Institute, Clare has a strong foundation in compliance and regulatory risk management.