ITASCA, Ill., May 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Jim Bond has joined Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. (GB), as Chief Financial Officer. Bond reports to Scott Hudson, President and CEO, of Itasca, IL-based Gallagher Bassett.

"Jim's financial and operations expertise gained from decades in the claims management sector is a terrific addition to Gallagher Bassett," stated Hudson. "He understands the impact quality claims management has for our clients' businesses and the personal impact it has for injured workers or those suffering a loss. My team and I are excited to have him on board."

Bond officially joined GB in March, and added, "I am excited to be part of Gallagher Bassett and to be working with such an experienced and committed team of professionals. I was drawn by GB's reputation for delivering superior customer service and the collegial nature of the company."

Bond joins GB after 10 years at ESIS, Inc., a division of ACE USA, in Philadelphia, where he was CFO and Chief Operating Officer. Previous experience included serving as the CFO at Cunningham Lindsey, US, as well as Cambridge Integrated Services Group, Inc. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland, in College Park, Maryland.

Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG), is an international risk management services firm headquartered in Itasca, Illinois. GB's more than 5,100 skilled professionals provide claims management, medical cost containment, analytical and consultative services to its clients worldwide representing virtually every sector of the global economy.

Media Contact:
Colleen Saurbier
Vice President-Marketing, Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc.
630.285.4019
Colleen_saurbier@gbtpa.com

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SOURCE Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc.