Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Strategic Services Group, Inc.

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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG) announced on October 16, 2025 the acquisition of Rochester Hills, Michigan-based Strategic Services Group, a provider of employee benefits consulting across Michigan and the Midwest. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Doug Roehm, Greg Sudderth and their team will remain in Rochester Hills and report to Brian Lomas, head of Gallagher's Great Lakes region employee benefits consulting and brokerage operations. The company said the acquisition will expand Gallagher's employee health benefits consulting capabilities in the region. Gallagher is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, and operates in approximately 130 countries through owned operations and correspondent partners.

Positive

• Regional expansion into Michigan and the Midwest
• Leadership retained: Doug Roehm and Greg Sudderth remain on-site
• Employee benefits capabilities expanded in Great Lakes region

Negative

• Transaction terms were not disclosed
• No financial impact or deal value provided in announcement

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. today announced the acquisition of Rochester Hills, Michigan-based Strategic Services Group, Inc. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Strategic Services Group provides employee benefits consulting services across a range of industries in Michigan and the Midwest. Doug Roehm, Greg Sudderth and their team will remain in their current location under the direction of Brian Lomas, head of Gallagher's Great Lakes region employee benefits consulting and brokerage operations.

"Strategic Services Group has a strong reputation for client service and will expand our employee health benefits consulting capabilities in the region," said J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., Chairman and CEO. "I am excited to welcome Doug, Greg 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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FAQ

What did AJG announce on October 16, 2025 regarding Strategic Services Group?

AJG announced it acquired Strategic Services Group, a Rochester Hills employee benefits consulting firm.

Will the Strategic Services Group leadership stay with AJG after the acquisition of AJG (AJG)?

Yes; Doug Roehm, Greg Sudderth and their team will remain in Rochester Hills and report to Brian Lomas.

Were financial terms disclosed for AJG's October 16, 2025 acquisition of Strategic Services Group?

No; the announcement states that terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

How does the Strategic Services Group acquisition affect AJG's employee benefits capabilities?

The company said the acquisition will expand AJG's employee health benefits consulting capabilities in the region.

Where is Strategic Services Group based in AJG's acquisition announced October 16, 2025?

Strategic Services Group is based in Rochester Hills, Michigan, serving Michigan and the Midwest.

Who will oversee the acquired Strategic Services Group within AJG?

Brian Lomas, head of Gallagher's Great Lakes region employee benefits consulting and brokerage operations, will direct the team.