Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Hunt Financial Group

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co (NYSE: AJG) announced on February 2, 2026 the acquisition of Hunt Benefits & Associates, Inc. and Tenaglia & Associates, Inc., operating collectively as Hunt Financial Group.

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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co (NYSE: AJG) announced on February 2, 2026 the acquisition of Hunt Benefits & Associates, Inc. and Tenaglia & Associates, Inc., operating collectively as Hunt Financial Group. Terms were not disclosed.

Hunt Financial Group operates from Charlotte, NC and Mount Pleasant, SC, serving banking‑industry benefits clients. Tim Hunt, Tom Tenaglia and their team will remain in place and report to Luke Kaplan, U.S. Financial and Retirement Services Managing Director.

Positive

• Adds niche benefits consulting expertise focused on banking clients
• Preserves existing leadership with Tim Hunt and Tom Tenaglia
• Extends Gallagher presence in Charlotte, NC and Mount Pleasant, SC

Negative

• Acquisition terms undisclosed, creating valuation and dilution uncertainty
• Integration risks under new reporting into U.S. Financial and Retirement Services

Argus Feb 2 session

-1.64% close to close Open Argus

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News Market Reaction – AJG

In the Feb 2 session, AJG declined 1.64%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

This announcement adds another targeted acquisition to Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.’s active M&A progra...

Analysis

This announcement adds another targeted acquisition to Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.’s active M&A program, extending its benefits consulting reach within banking-focused clients in the Carolinas. Combined with recent large transactions and a higher dividend of $0.70 per share, it underscores a growth-through-acquisition strategy. Investors may focus on how these deals contribute to revenue growth, margin trends, and integration execution versus historical acquisitions that have had mixed short-term share price reactions.

Key Figures

Share price: $249.37 Price change 24h: 1.44% Volume today: 2,488,254 shares +5 more

Share price

$249.37

Pre-news current price for AJG

Price change 24h

1.44%

Move in prior 24 hours before this news

Volume today

2,488,254 shares

Trading volume on news date

20-day avg volume

2,052,891 shares

Recent average trading volume

52-week high

$351.225

Upper end of 52-week trading range

52-week low

$236.34

Lower end of 52-week trading range

200-day MA

$292.41

Longer-term trend indicator, price currently below

Market capitalization

$63,132,941,200

Equity market value before this news

Previous Acquisition Reports

5 past events · Latest: Dec 02

Same Type 5 events

1. Dec 02

   UK benefits acquisition

   24h Move

   -0.8%

   Acquisition of First Actuarial to expand UK pension and benefits services.

2. Nov 04

   Surety specialist deal

   24h Move

   +3.6%

   Purchase of Surescape Insurance Services to deepen construction surety offering.

3. Nov 03

   Tompkins Insurance buy

   24h Move

   -2.6%

   Acquisition of Tompkins Insurance Agencies with disclosed revenue and EBITDAC.

4. Oct 29

   EHS services acquisition

   24h Move

   -2.0%

   Gallagher Bassett takes full control of Safe T Professionals EHS firm.

5. Oct 16

   Benefits consultant deal

   24h Move

   -5.4%

   Acquisition of Strategic Services Group to broaden Midwest benefits consulting.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

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"a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm"

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ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. today announced the acquisition of Hunt Benefits & Associates, Inc., and Tenaglia & Associates, Inc., collectively dba Hunt Financial Group. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Operating from offices in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, Hunt Financial Group provides consultative benefits solutions to banking industry clients. Tim Hunt, Tom Tenaglia and their team will remain in their current locations under the direction of Luke Kaplan, U.S. Financial and Retirement Services Managing Director for Gallagher's employee benefits consulting and brokerage operations.

"Hunt Financial Group is an excellent strategic and cultural fit, expanding our niche expertise within our benefits consulting operations," said J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., Chairman and CEO. "I am delighted to welcome Tim, Tom and their associates to Gallagher."

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.

Investors: Ray Iardella, VP - Investor Relations	Media: Paul Day, Senior Media Relations Manager
630-285-3661/ ray_iardella@ajg.com	630-285-5946/ paul_day1@ajg.com

 

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What did Arthur J. Gallagher announce on February 2, 2026 regarding AJG?

Arthur J. Gallagher announced the acquisition of Hunt Financial Group on February 2, 2026. According to the company, the deal combines Hunt Benefits & Associates and Tenaglia & Associates into Gallagher's benefits consulting operations without disclosed terms.

Where will Hunt Financial Group operate after the AJG acquisition?

Hunt Financial Group will continue operating from its Charlotte, NC and Mount Pleasant, SC offices. According to the company, Tim Hunt, Tom Tenaglia and their team will remain in their current locations under Gallagher management.

Who will oversee Hunt Financial Group within AJG after the acquisition?

Hunt Financial Group will report to Luke Kaplan, U.S. Financial and Retirement Services Managing Director. According to the company, this places the business inside Gallagher's employee benefits consulting and brokerage operations.

Were the financial terms of the AJG acquisition of Hunt Financial Group disclosed?

No, the transaction terms were not disclosed in the announcement. According to the company, the statement confirms the acquisition but does not provide purchase price, structure, or financing details.

What strategic benefit does AjG cite for acquiring Hunt Financial Group (AJG)?

Gallagher characterized Hunt Financial Group as a strategic and cultural fit that expands niche expertise in benefits consulting. According to the company, the acquisition strengthens its consulting capabilities for banking‑industry clients.