ITASCA, Ill., Nov. 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG) today announced the acquisition of Miller-Harrison Insurance Services in Muscatine, Iowa. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Founded in 1919, Miller-Harrison is a retail insurance broker providing commercial property/casualty, risk management consulting and personal lines insurance services to clients throughout the Midwest. Michael Harrison, Jeffrey Miller and their associates will continue to operate in Muscatine under the direction of Michael Pesch, head of Gallagher's Midwest region retail property/casualty brokerage operations.

"The Miller-Harrison team is well-known for their focus on outstanding client relationships and depth of expertise, which will fit well within our culture," said J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., Chairman, President and CEO. "Their Iowa presence and strong carrier relationships will be a wonderful complement to our Midwest operations. We are extremely pleased to welcome Mike, Jeff and their team 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 30 countries and offers client-service capabilities in more than 140 countries around the world through a network of correspondent brokers and consultants. 



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SOURCE Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.