Arthur J. Gallagher & Co Stock Price, News & Analysis

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG) has announced the acquisition of Bircroft Insurance Services, a London-based specialist insurance broker. Bircroft specializes in retail and wholesale services with a focus on the commercial real estate sector.

The Bircroft team, led by Ian Lee and Simon Bird, will be integrated into Gallagher's specialist real estate practice within its UK & Ireland Retail division. The acquisition aims to expand Gallagher's property specialist capabilities in the UK market.

The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Gallagher currently operates as a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, providing services in approximately 130 countries through owned operations and a network of correspondent brokers and consultants.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG) has announced the acquisition of Imbs Holdings, Inc., a St. Louis-based retail insurance broker serving commercial and personal lines clients across the US. While financial terms remain undisclosed, the strategic move aims to strengthen Gallagher's retail brokerage capabilities in the South Central region.

Chris Imbs and his team will continue operations under Bret VanderVoort, who heads Gallagher's South Central retail property/casualty brokerage operations. The acquisition leverages Imbs team's market expertise and client relationships to enhance Gallagher's regional presence.

Gallagher operates as a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, maintaining operations in approximately 130 countries through owned operations and correspondent networks.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG) has announced the acquisition of Tresidder Insurance Brokers, an Australian insurance firm specializing in property/casualty brokerage services. The acquired company operates from offices in Victoria and Queensland, serving both commercial and personal lines clients with expertise in manufacturing, food and beverage, biotech and agriculture sectors.

Brad Tresidder, Dean O'Halloran, and their team will be integrated into Gallagher's Australia specialty broking division. While the financial terms remain undisclosed, this strategic acquisition aims to strengthen Gallagher's client-service capabilities in the Australian market.

Gallagher, headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, currently provides insurance brokerage, risk management, and consulting services across approximately 130 countries through its owned operations and correspondent network.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG) has announced that its wholesale division, Risk Placement Services (RPS), has acquired Litchfield Special Risks (LSR), an El Paso, Texas-based wholesale insurance broker and managing general agency. The acquisition, announced on March 24, 2025, strengthens AJG's presence in the Southwest US market.

LSR specializes in transportation and property/casualty solutions for retail agents in Texas and the Southwest US. Following the acquisition, LSR's team, led by Bill Brenton, will maintain their current location under the supervision of Ash Thomas, VP-Western Region for RPS. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG) has announced the complete acquisition of Philpacific Insurance Brokers & Managers (Philinsure), following a previous minority investment. The Philippines-based commercial insurance and reinsurance broker operates from its headquarters in Cebu City with additional offices in Manila and Davao City.

Gordon 'Dondi' Joseph and his team will continue operations from their current locations, reporting to Sarah Lyons, who heads Gallagher's retail property/casualty brokerage operations in Australia and Asia. The acquisition strengthens Gallagher's retail brokerage presence in Asia, though financial terms were not disclosed.

The global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm currently operates in approximately 130 countries through owned operations and a network of correspondent brokers and consultants.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG) has received a second request for additional information regarding its Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) filing for the proposed acquisition of AssuredPartners, Inc. This request, which is common in regulatory reviews for transactions of this scale, extends the waiting period until 30 days after Gallagher complies with the information request.

The waiting period may be voluntarily extended by the parties or shortened by the antitrust agency. Gallagher is actively working on the request and anticipates the transaction will close in the second half of 2025.

Arthur J. Gallagher (NYSE: AJG) has announced its upcoming quarterly management meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. CT. The meeting will be conducted virtually via conference call.

During this session, company leaders will present insights on business operations and financial outlook, followed by a Q&A session with the investment community. Investors can access the live broadcast through www.ajg.com/irmeeting, with a replay available until March 27, 2025. Meeting materials will be accessible at ajg.com/March20materials starting March 20 at 7:45 a.m. CT.

AJG operates as a global insurance brokerage, risk management, and consulting services firm, maintaining presence in approximately 130 countries through owned operations and correspondent networks.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Woodruff Sawyer, a San Francisco-based insurance provider, for $1.2 billion. The acquisition is expected to close in Q2 2025, pending regulatory approval.

Woodruff Sawyer, with operations across 14 US offices and one UK location, specializes in commercial property/casualty products, employee benefits solutions, and risk management services. The company generated pro forma revenues of $268 million and EBITDAC of $88 million for the trailing 12 months ended December 31, 2024.

The integration and non-cash management retention costs are projected at $150 million over three years. The Woodruff Sawyer team of over 600 professionals, led by Andy Barrengos, will operate under Peter Doyle, head of Gallagher's US retail property/casualty brokerage operations.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG) has announced the acquisition of RMA General (RMA), a New Zealand-based insurance broker, on March 3, 2025. RMA specializes in providing commercial and personal insurance products, along with tailored life and health solutions throughout New Zealand.

The acquisition will strengthen Gallagher's presence in the New Zealand market, with RMA's team, led by Josh Adams, set to operate under Carl O'Shea, who heads Gallagher's New Zealand retail brokerage operations. While the financial terms of the transaction remain undisclosed, the merger aligns with both companies' client-focused culture.

Gallagher, headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, operates as a global insurance brokerage, risk management, and consulting services firm, with operations spanning approximately 130 countries through owned operations and correspondent networks.