# GALWAY STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS

> Strategic consulting and advisory services driving innovation and growth for insurance and financial services firms\.

## At a glance

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Category | Specialty Solutions |
| Type | Solutions Provider |
| Region | NA |
| Headquarters | USA |
| Founded | 2020 |
| Stage | Established |
| Employees | 1000+ |
| Funding | PE-Backed |

## Overview

Galway Strategic Solutions is the strategic consulting and advisory division of Galway Holdings, a diversified financial services platform formed in June 2020. The division was established through a partnership between Oak Hill Capital and The Carlyle Group, with Harvest Partners subsequently acquiring a majority interest.

The division is dedicated to driving innovation and return on investment through strategic consulting, business transformation, digital transformation, and advisory services. Galway Strategic Solutions creates value by optimizing organic and inorganic growth opportunities on behalf of Galway Holdings and its portfolio companies.

As part of Galway Holdings' broader platform -- which manages over USD 7 billion in insurance premiums, operates over 100 offices across all 50 U.S. states, and employs over 3,100 associates -- Galway Strategic Solutions leverages deep industry expertise spanning insurance, technology, and financial services. Derek Thomas serves as President of Galway Strategic Solutions and Chief Strategy Officer of Galway Holdings.

## Products & services

### Strategic Consulting

Advisory services focused on strategic planning, business development, and growth strategies for insurance and financial services companies.

**Key features:**

- Strategic planning and market positioning
- Organic and inorganic growth optimization
- Investment opportunity evaluation and structuring

*Target users:* Insurance carriers, financial services firms, and investment entities

### Business Transformation

Consulting services to help clients optimize operations, improve efficiency, and implement organizational changes.

**Key features:**

- Operational efficiency improvement
- Organizational redesign and change management
- Performance optimization

*Target users:* Insurance and financial services organizations undergoing structural change

### Digital Transformation

Advisory services leveraging Galway Holdings' technology expertise to help insurance and financial services firms modernize their operations and customer interfaces.

**Key features:**

- Digital platform strategy and roadmap development
- Technology modernization advisory
- System integration consulting

*Target users:* Insurers and financial services firms seeking to modernize their technology stack

### Investment Advisory

Services supporting inorganic growth including M&A evaluation, transaction structuring, and post-acquisition integration.

**Key features:**

- M&A target identification and evaluation
- Transaction structuring and negotiation support
- Post\-merger integration planning

*Target users:* Insurance holding companies and private equity firms with insurance portfolios

## Category & focus

- Subcategories: Strategic consulting, business transformation, digital transformation, investment advisory
- Insurance verticals: P&C Commercial, Specialty/E&S, Life & Annuity, Group Benefits
- Target customers: Carriers, Brokers, MGAs/MGUs

## Notable customers

- Galway Holdings portfolio companies
- Insurance carriers, MGAs, and brokers seeking strategic advisory

## Links

- Website: <https://www.galwaystrategicsolutions.com>
- Directory profile: <https://insurtechlist.com/companies/galway-strategic-solutions/>
- Linkedin: <https://www.linkedin.com/company/galway-holdings>
- Parent company: <https://galwayholdings.com>

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*Last updated: 2026\-06\-03*