ITASCA, Ill., March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Arthur J.
Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG) today announced the acquisition of
BenefitLink Resource Group, Inc., in Calgary, Canada. Terms of the
transaction were not disclosed.
Established in 2001, BenefitLink Resource Group, Inc. is an
employee benefits insurance broker and consultant that provides a
full range of group employee benefits and pension products and
services to their clients throughout Canada. They also design, implement,
communicate and help manage their clients' group insurance and
retirement savings programs. They specialize in the energy,
energy service and transportation industries. Kevin Rome and his associates will continue to
operate at their current location under the direction of
William Ziebell, Regional Executive
Vice President of Gallagher's employee benefit consulting and
brokerage operations.
"BenefitLink Resource Group is our first employee benefits
acquisition in Canada, and we are
particularly excited to be expanding there with an organization
that's highly regarded for their expertise and client service,"
said J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr.
Chairman, President and CEO. "Their depth of industry
experience, insurance provider relationships and geographic
presence will be wonderful complements to our employee benefits
operation. We are extremely pleased to welcome Kevin and his
colleagues to our growing Gallagher family of professionals."
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., an
international insurance brokerage and risk management services
firm, is headquartered in Itasca,
Illinois, has operations in 17 countries and offers
client-service capabilities in more than 110 countries around the
world through a network of correspondent brokers and
consultants.
Contact: Marsha J. Akin -
Investor Relations
630-285-3501 – marsha_akin@ajg.com
SOURCE Arthur J. Gallagher &
Co.