Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Surescape Insurance Services, LLC

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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co (NYSE:AJG) announced on November 4, 2025 the acquisition of Denver-based Surescape Insurance Services, LLC, a surety specialist serving the U.S. construction industry. Terms were not disclosed. Doug Rothey and his team will remain in Denver and will report to Bret VanderVoort, head of Gallagher's South Central retail property/casualty brokerage operations. Gallagher described the deal as deepening its construction brokerage and bonding capabilities. Gallagher operates in approximately 130 countries through owned operations and a correspondent broker network.

Positive

• Adds Denver-based surety specialist (Surescape) to Gallagher
• Retains Doug Rothey and team in current location
• Integration under Bret VanderVoort strengthens South Central brokerage oversight
• Reinforces Gallagher's construction bonding and brokerage capabilities

Negative

• Terms of the transaction were not disclosed
• No financial or revenue impact disclosed for shareholders

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. today announced the acquisition of Denver, Colorado-based Surescape Insurance Services, LLC (Surescape). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Surescape is a surety specialist and insurance agency serving the construction industry across the United States. Doug Rothey and his team will remain in their current location under the direction of Bret VanderVoort, head of Gallagher's South Central retail property/casualty brokerage operations.

"Surescape is a highly regarded agency that deepens our existing insurance brokerage and bonding capabilities in the construction space," said J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., Chairman and CEO. "I am excited to welcome Doug and his 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 Arthur J. Gallagher (AJG) announce on November 4, 2025 regarding Surescape?

AJG announced it acquired Denver-based Surescape Insurance Services, a surety specialist serving the U.S. construction industry; terms were not disclosed.

Will Doug Rothey and the Surescape team stay with AJG after the acquisition?

Yes; Doug Rothey and his team will remain in their current Denver location and report to Bret VanderVoort.

How does the Surescape acquisition affect AJG's construction capabilities?

The company said the acquisition deepens AJG's insurance brokerage and bonding capabilities in the construction space.

Did AJG disclose the purchase price or financial terms for Surescape on November 4, 2025?

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

Who will oversee Surescape within AJG after the deal closed on November 4, 2025?

Surescape will operate under the direction of Bret VanderVoort, head of Gallagher's South Central retail P/C brokerage operations.

How global is AJG's network following the Surescape acquisition?

AJG provides services in approximately 130 countries through owned operations and a network of correspondent brokers and consultants.