Latest A.J. Gallagher Headlines
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Business Moves
Jul 6 2015 // Patriot National, Brandywine Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Patriot National Inc. has acquired Brandywine Insurance Advisors, a specialty insurance brokerage focusing on the construction industry. Patriot National said the...
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Names 6 to Corporate VP Posts
Jun 25 2015 // Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., based in Itasca, Ill., appointed Walter P. Bryce, Sean P. Connelly, James J. Murray, Russell G. Parsons, Russell J. Pass and Jonathon M. Winsbury as corporate vice presidents. Bryce began his...
Arthur J. Gallagher Acquires Monument LLC in Pennsylvania
Jun 22 2015 // Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced today that it has acquired Monument LLC, a program administrator headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, with an additional office in Newport Beach, California. Terms of the...
Arthur J. Gallagher to Acquire William Gallagher Associates in Boston
Jun 15 2015 // Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all the assets of William Gallagher Associates Insurance Brokers Inc. (WGA), headquartered in Boston,...
Arthur J. Gallagher Acquires Solid Benefit Guidance in New Jersey
Jun 5 2015 // Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced its acquisition of Solid Benefit Guidance (SBG) in Montvale, New Jersey. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Established in 2005, SBG is an employee benefits brokerage and...
Arthur J. Gallagher Completes Leadership Team with 4 Executive Appointments
Jun 5 2015 // Arthur J. Gallagher – the international division of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. – has appointed Michael Rea as chief operating officer and Carol Richmond as chief risk officer, subject to regulatory approvals. Both...
Arthur J. Gallagher Acquires James R. Weir in Minnesota
May 22 2015 // Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired James R. Weir Insurance Agency Inc. in Mankato, Minn. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Jay Weir, Michael Donohoe and their associates will continue to operate from their...
Arthur J. Gallagher Realigns UK Broking, Underwriting Operations
May 11 2015 // Arthur J. Gallagher, the international division of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., has unveiled a simplified operating structure to better serve customers and maximize growth opportunities. Gallagher Insurance Solutions –...
A.J. Gallagher Builds Retail Presence in Chile With Majority Stake in QRM
May 7 2015 // Arthur J. Gallagher, the international broking division of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. outside of the United States, has expanded its retail presence in Chile by purchasing a majority shareholding in independent broker...
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Hires Connelly as Chief Information Officer
May 5 2015 // Itasca, Ill.-based international insurance brokerage and risk management services firm Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has hired Sean P. Connelly as global chief information officer. In this role, he is responsible for...
Arthur J. Gallagher Acquires Midwest Healthcare Consulting Firm
May 1 2015 // Itasca, Ill.-based Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Integrated Healthcare Strategies located in Kansas City, Mo., and Minneapolis, Minn. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. With operations dating back to...
A.J. Gallagher Acquires Majority Stake in Chilean Marine Specialist Bareyre
Apr 22 2015 // Arthur J. Gallagher – the international broking division of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. outside of the United States – announced that it has “deepened its investment in Latin America by purchasing a majority...
Merger and Acquisition Activity
Apr 20 2015 // January to March 2015 Announced Date Buyer Seller 01/01/15 AAA Allied Group Inc. Gateway Potter Insurance 01/01/15 Acrisure LLC Arthur Chernick Co. Inc. 01/15/15 Acrisure LLC Sinatro Agency One LLC 02/28/15 Acrisure...
Arthur J. Gallagher Acquires Madison Risk & Insurance Services in California
Apr 17 2015 // Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Madison Risk & Insurance Services in Huntington Beach, Calif. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Madison is a retail insurance broker providing property/casualty and risk...
Reid to Become CEO of UK Retail at Arthur J. Gallagher
Apr 16 2015 // Arthur J. Gallagher announced that Stuart Reid will join Arthur J. Gallagher’s international brokerage operation as CEO for UK Retail. Reid will take up the position at Arthur J. Gallagher later this year, subject to...
Business Moves
Mar 23 2015 // Integro, Design Insurance Agency Insurance brokerage and risk management firm Integro has acquired Design Insurance Agency Inc., a specialist brokerage providing professional liability coverage and risk management services...
M&A Calendar: P/C Agent, Broker Mergers & Acquisition Headlines in 2014
Mar 23 2015 // Insurance Journal reported on more than 200 deals involving agencies’ or brokerages’ mergers and acquisitions in 2014. Activity was busiest in the first and fourth quarters, with more than 60 announcements...
Allstate, Hartford, Gallagher Cited Among Most Ethical Companies
Mar 9 2015 // The Ethisphere Institute, which promotes standards of ethical business practices, announced its list of the 2015 World’s Most Ethical Companies. The latest list includes 132 companies representing more than 50...
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires NationAir Aviation Insurance
Mar 4 2015 // Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired NationAir Aviation Insurance (NationAir) based in West Chicago, Ill. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1978, NationAir is a retail insurance broker offering...
Arthur J. Gallagher Acquires Excel Insurance, Metcom Excess in N.J.
Mar 2 2015 // Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced the acquisition of two New Jersey-based wholesale brokers: Excel Insurance Services Inc., located in Hamilton; and McCloskey Surplus & Excess Inc. (d/b/a Metcom Excess),...
