Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Dyste Williams

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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG) has announced the acquisition of Dyste Williams, a Minneapolis-based retail insurance agency. The acquired company specializes in commercial lines, employee benefits, and personal lines services in the Upper Midwest region.

Ted Dyste, Nels Dyste, and their team will maintain their current location, operating under the Gallagher Agency Alliance division. They will report to Jen Tadin, who heads Gallagher Select, the company's U.S. property/casualty operations for small businesses and personal insurance.

The acquisition, announced on March 3, 2025, aims to strengthen Gallagher's small business capabilities. Gallagher Agency Alliance specifically focuses on merging with agencies specializing in small business property/casualty insurance and employee benefits. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. today announced the acquisition of Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Dyste Williams. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Dyste Williams is a retail insurance agency offering a full suite of commercial lines, employee benefits and personal lines services to clients in the Upper Midwest. Ted Dyste, Nels Dyste and their team will remain in their current location as part of Gallagher Agency Alliance under the direction of Jen Tadin, head of Gallagher Select, its U.S. property/casualty operations for small businesses and personal insurance.

"Dyste Williams is a highly regarded agency with a long history of client service that will further deepen our small business capabilities," said J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., Chairman and CEO. "I am delighted to welcome Ted, Nels and their associates to Gallagher."

Gallagher Agency Alliance is a merger & acquisitions model partnering with agencies that specialize in small business property/casualty insurance and employee benefits.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG), a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Gallagher provides these services in approximately 130 countries around the world through its owned operations and a network of correspondent brokers and consultants.

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FAQ

What is the strategic importance of Gallagher's acquisition of Dyste Williams?

The acquisition strengthens AJG's small business capabilities and expands its presence in the Upper Midwest region through Dyste Williams' expertise in commercial lines, employee benefits, and personal lines services.

How will Dyste Williams be integrated into Arthur J. Gallagher's structure?

Dyste Williams will operate under the Gallagher Agency Alliance division, with the team remaining in their Minneapolis location and reporting to Jen Tadin, head of Gallagher Select.

When did Arthur J. Gallagher announce the Dyste Williams acquisition?

AJG announced the acquisition of Dyste Williams on March 3, 2025.

What services does the newly acquired Dyste Williams offer?

Dyste Williams offers commercial lines insurance, employee benefits, and personal lines services to clients in the Upper Midwest region.

What is the role of Gallagher Agency Alliance in AJG's business model?

Gallagher Agency Alliance is AJG's M&A model that partners with agencies specializing in small business property/casualty insurance and employee benefits.