William Gallagher in Boston Promotes Sharkey to Executive VP

William Gallagher Associates (WGA) in Boston promoted Jennifer Sharkey to executive vice president from senior vice president.

As leader of the firm’s ExecutiveRisk Practice, Sharkey is responsible for the strategic leadership in this practice area, overseeing the firm’s relationships and performance with clients and insurers. She also handles consulting, marketing and negotiating coverages for directors and officers liability, general partnership liability, private equity/VCAP, fiduciary liability, fidelity, kidnap/ransom and extortion, employment practices liability and professional errors and omissions liability.

With over 20 years of experience, Sharkey has expertise working with clients in the technology, manufacturing, retail and life sciences sectors. Prior to her role at WGA, Sharkey spent 10 years at Willis in Boston and New York, where she served as the Executive Risk Practice leader for Willis’ New England Region.

Founded in 1983, William Gallagher Associates is a provider of insurance brokerage, risk management and employee benefit services to companies with complex risks, within industries that include life sciences, technology, financial risks, healthcare, energy, clean tech and environmental services.