Mabel Pottinger ’ s instrumental role in building one of the largest insurance brokerage and risk-management firms in the world

By Gregory DL Morris

Courtesy of Arthur J . Gallagher & Co .

In recent years there has been a longoverdue and much-needed awakening to the foundational role women have played in financial history . And while it is necessary to recognize and respect the accomplishments of those pioneers , it is not sufficient to stop with a few standouts . It

The Insurance Exchange Building in Chicago , which was the location of Arthur J . Gallagher ’ s first office .

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