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Highlights

  • Gallagher becomes official shorts sponsor for all NZR national teams, including All Blacks and Black Ferns.
  • Partnership includes domestic referee jersey sponsorship starting 2026 across major rugby competitions.
  • Multi-year deal strengthens Gallagher’s market presence and community impact in New Zealand and globally.

Gallagher Insurance (NYSE:AJG), a global leader in insurance brokerage, risk management, and consulting services, has entered a multi-year partnership with New Zealand Rugby (NZR), becoming the Official Insurance Broker of the national rugby organization. The announcement was made during a special launch event at the All Blacks Experience in Auckland, signaling a strategic alignment of two globally recognized brands focused on integrity, excellence, and community impact.

Under the agreement, Gallagher’s branding will appear prominently on the training and matchday shorts of all NZR national teams, including the All Blacks, Black Ferns, Māori All Blacks, and Sevens teams. The partnership further includes jersey sponsorship for referees across all domestic competitions starting in 2026, including DHL Super Rugby Pacific, Sky Super Rugby Aupiki, and Bunnings Warehouse Provincial Rugby. This reflects Gallagher’s commitment to supporting rugby at every level in New Zealand.

Christopher Mead, Chief Marketing Officer of Gallagher Insurance, has been operating in New Zealand since 2014 and has roots in the local market dating back nearly 50 years through merger partners.

Adding to its rugby engagement, Gallagher has signed All Blacks star and two-time World Rugby Player of the Year Beauden Barrett as a global ambassador. Barrett will help promote Gallagher’s community initiatives worldwide, joining Black Ferns legend Kendra Cocksedge, who continues her ambassadorial role.

AJG shares were trading 1.03% lower at USD 345.25 per share as of 3 June 2025.