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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG) is a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. This news page aggregates company‑specific updates so readers can follow how Gallagher’s insurance and risk management activities translate into corporate developments and market‑relevant information.
Recent news releases highlight several recurring themes in Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.’s coverage. The company regularly announces quarterly earnings results, including detailed financial tables for its Brokerage and Risk Management segments, as well as adjusted non‑GAAP measures such as EBITDAC and organic revenue growth. These earnings announcements are typically accompanied by webcast conference calls where management discusses financial performance and business operations.
Another major category of news involves acquisitions and expansion. Gallagher has reported transactions such as the acquisition of Surescape Insurance Services, LLC, a surety specialist and insurance agency serving the construction industry across the United States, and Strategic Services Group, Inc., an employee benefits consulting firm in Michigan and the Midwest. The company has also been referenced as the buyer of Tompkins Insurance Agencies, Inc., a retail insurance agency offering property and casualty products and employee benefits solutions in Pennsylvania and New York. In addition, SEC filings and related communications describe the completion of a significant acquisition of Dolphin Topco, Inc. from The AssuredPartners Group LP.
Investors and observers will also find announcements about investor meetings, webcasts and dividends. Gallagher issues notices for regularly scheduled investor meetings and informal management sessions with the investment community, often providing access to presentation materials and updated “CFO Commentary.” The company has also announced regular quarterly cash dividends on its common stock.
Occasionally, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. appears in news related to brand partnerships and sponsorships, such as its title sponsorship of the Gallagher Cup – The Rematch: Ireland vs. All Blacks, where it is described as one of the world’s largest insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting firms and the Official Insurance Broker of New Zealand Rugby.
For anyone tracking AJG news, this page offers a focused view of Gallagher’s earnings releases, acquisition activity, investor communications and selected corporate initiatives, helping readers understand how the company’s insurance brokerage and risk management operations evolve over time.
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.
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.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG) has announced the acquisition of Case Group, a São Paulo-based employee and health benefits brokerage and consulting firm serving clients across Brazil. The acquisition, announced on February 27, 2025, will strengthen Gallagher's presence in the Brazilian market.
The Case Group team, under the leadership of Rafael Motta, will maintain their current location and operate under Luiz Araripe, Gallagher's Country Manager in Brazil. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
This strategic acquisition aligns with Gallagher's global expansion efforts, as the company currently provides insurance brokerage, risk management, and consulting services in approximately 130 countries through owned operations and correspondent networks.
Gallagher's 2025 Employee Communications Report reveals 'change fatigue' has emerged as a top-five barrier to communications and HR success for the first time, with 44% of HR leaders identifying it as a key challenge. The report, based on insights from over 2,000 communication and HR leaders across 55 countries, highlights that low capacity (49%) and poor people manager communication (41%) are also significant barriers.
Key priorities for HR leaders include connecting teams to purpose, strategy and values (67%), improving manager communications (53%), and boosting leadership visibility (47%). Notably, financial limitations have dropped out of the top five barriers, with only 12% of respondents prioritizing 'building a case for more resources.'
The report also examined communicators' wellbeing, showing a slight improvement with 33% reporting declining wellbeing in 2024, down from 38% the previous year. Major factors affecting wellbeing included strained headcount, budgets, and time constraints (39%), while better working conditions (23%) and new job situations (21%) were cited as positive influences.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG) has announced the acquisition of Agilis Partners , a Waltham, Massachusetts-based investment and retirement plan consulting firm. Agilis specializes in providing institutional clients with tailored risk management services through offices in greater Boston, New York, and Denver.
The acquisition will strengthen Gallagher's retirement plan and investment consulting capabilities. Tom Cassara and his team will continue operating from their current locations under Jeff Leonard, Gallagher's Global Financial & Retirement Services Business leader. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Gallagher, a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, operates 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 Syracuse-based Dominick Falcone Agency and Falcone Associates. The acquired companies specialize in property/casualty insurance for commercial and personal clients in central New York, along with employee benefits services.
The existing team, including Michael Lavalle, David MacLachlan, Renee Guariglia, and Chris Marshall, will maintain their current location, operating under Gallagher's Northeast region leadership. The acquisition aims to strengthen Gallagher's retail brokerage capabilities in central New York. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Gallagher, headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, operates as a global insurance brokerage, risk management, and consulting services firm, with presence in approximately 130 countries through owned operations and correspondent networks.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG) announced that its subsidiary, Gallagher Bassett, has acquired W K Webster & Co , a specialist in marine and transit claims management. W K Webster, headquartered in London with offices in Singapore, the United States, and the Netherlands, provides comprehensive services to insurers and self-insured corporations globally.
The W K Webster team, led by Anthony Smith, will join Gallagher Bassett under Manan Sagar's direction, who heads Gallagher Bassett's Europe, Middle East and Asia operations. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
This acquisition strengthens Gallagher Bassett's specialty capabilities globally in the marine and transit claims services sector.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG) reported strong Q4 2024 financial results, with total revenue reaching $2.68 billion. The company's core brokerage and risk management segments delivered their 16th consecutive quarter of double-digit revenue growth, including 7% organic revenue growth.
Key Q4 2024 highlights:
- Net earnings: $258.2 million vs -$39.6 million in Q4 2023
- Adjusted EBITDAC: $805.0 million, up 17% from Q4 2023
- Diluted earnings per share: $1.12 vs -$0.15 in Q4 2023
- Adjusted diluted earnings per share: $2.13 vs $1.82 in Q4 2023
The company completed 20 new mergers in Q4, bringing the 2024 total to 48 mergers with $387 million in estimated annualized revenue. In December, AJG announced the acquisition of AssuredPartners for $13.45 billion, funded through $8.5 billion in common stock offering and $5.0 billion in senior notes.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG) has announced an increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.65 per share, representing a $0.05 increase from the previous quarter. The dividend will be payable on March 21, 2025, to stockholders of record as of March 7, 2025.
The company, a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, operates in approximately 130 countries through its owned operations and a network of correspondent brokers and consultants.