ITASCA, Ill., May 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG) today announced the acquisition of Hogan Insurance Services, Inc., located in Westlake Village, California. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Formed in 1994, Hogan Insurance Services (Hogan) is a retail insurance broker providing property/casualty, employee benefits, risk management and specialty wholesale insurance services for commercial clients throughout Southern California. They specialize in workers compensation insurance for the transportation, automotive, manufacturing and trucking industries. Robert Hogan and his team will continue to operate in their current Westlake Village location under the direction of James G. McFarlane, Western Regional Manager of Gallagher's retail property/casualty brokerage operation.

"Hogan has a culture that focuses on developing outstanding client relationships, strong carrier partners and high-quality sales and service capabilities," said J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., Chairman, President and CEO. "Its geographic presence, specialization and team-based culture will be an excellent complement to our Western Region brokerage operations. We are extremely pleased to welcome Bob 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 31 countries and offers client service capabilities in more than 150 countries around the world through a network of correspondent brokers and consultants. 



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