Arthur J. Gallagher Acquires Germany’s Reck & Co.Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., the Rolling Meadows, Illinois-based insurance brokerage, announced its claims and risk management solutions subsidiary, Gallagher Bassett, has acquired Bremen, Germany-based Reck & Co GmbH. Terms of the transaction, which was announced on Feb. 2, were not disclosed.Reck & Co. is a specialist provider of global transport and marine claims services including surveying, claim handling, recovery and loss prevention. The Reck & Co. team, ...

Andrew Krasner, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Co-head of Corporate Development at global insurance broker WTW, revealed today that the firm is happy with Willis Re’s participation at the recent January 2026 renewals.After completing the sale of the treaty reinsurance operations of Willis Re to Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. in late 2021, WTW confirmed in late 2024 that it intended to re-enter the market via a joint venture with private investment firm, Bain Capital.Since then, Willis Re has made numerous hir ...

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. today announced the acquisition of Shelby Township, Michigan-based 3D Advisors Inc. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. 3D Advisors is a brokerage general agency providing life insurance, annuity and long-term care solutions for financial advisors. Jim DiDonato, Matt Dib, Chuck Dib and their team will remain in their current location under the direction of Luke Kaplan, U.S. Financial and Retirement Services Managing Dire ...

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG) is included among the 7 Best Low-Risk Dividend Stocks to Invest in. Truist Trims Price Target on Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) Photo by Vitaly Taranov on Unsplash Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG) is a global insurance brokerage and consulting firm, operating across brokerage services, risk management, and corporate solutions. On January 30, Truist trimmed its price target on Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG) to $271 from $280. The firm also kept a Hold rati ...

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. today announced that its claims and risk management solutions subsidiary, Gallagher Bassett, has acquired Bremen, Germany-based Reck & Co GmbH ("Reck & Co."). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Reck & Co. is a specialist provider of global transport and marine claims services including surveying, claim handling, recovery and loss prevention. The Reck & Co. team, led by Franz Kasten and Marc Friedrich, will remain in the ...

Core Insights - Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) reported fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted net earnings of $2.38 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.2% and reflecting an 11.7% year-over-year increase [1][8] - The company's performance was bolstered by margin expansion in the Risk Management segment, increased commissions, fees, supplemental revenues, and improved EBITDAC [1][8] Operational Update - Total revenues reached $3.6 billion, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.3% and showing a 33.8% year-over-year growth, driven by higher commissions, fees, supplemental revenues, and contingent revenues [2][8] - Total expenses rose 44.7% year over year to $3.4 billion, attributed to increased compensation, operating costs, reimbursements, interest, depreciation, and amortization [2] Earnings Metrics - Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDAC) grew 3.3% year over year to $710 million [3] Segmental Results - Brokerage segment revenues increased 38% year over year to $3.2 billion, driven by higher commissions and fees [4] - Expenses in the brokerage segment rose 46.7% year over year to $2.7 billion, with adjusted EBITDAC climbing 32% to $1 billion, although the margin contracted by 80 basis points to 32.2% [4] - Risk Management segment revenues increased 13% year over year to $417 million, with expenses rising 12.9% to $392 million, leading to an adjusted EBITDAC improvement of 16.8% to $90 million and a margin expansion of 90 basis points to 21.6% [5] Financial Update - As of December 31, 2025, total assets were $70.6 billion, a 10% increase from the previous year, with cash and cash equivalents rising 90.6% to $1.4 billion [6] - Shareholders' equity increased 15.6% to $23.3 billion compared to December 31, 2024 [6] Dividend Update - The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of 70 cents per share, a 7.6% increase from the previous dividend of 65 cents, payable on March 20, 2026 [7] Acquisition Update - In the quarter, the company closed six acquisitions with estimated annualized revenues of approximately $118 million [9] Full-Year Update - For the full year, total revenues increased 20.6% year over year to $13.7 billion, slightly missing the consensus estimate by 0.1% [10] - The company completed 31 acquisitions in 2025, with estimated annualized revenues of $3.5 billion, and adjusted earnings for the year were $10.69 per share, up 5.8% year over year, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.2% [10]

Insurance broking group Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has reported total revenue before reimbursement of $3.6 billion for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to $2.7 billion in Q4’24, as the core brokerage and risk management segments combined delivered revenue growth of more than 30%, including organic revenue growth of 5%.This marks the broker’s 20th straight quarter of double-digit top-line growth. Of the total revenue, the company’s brokerage unit contributed $3.2 billion in Q4’25, compared to $2.3 billion ...

分组1 - Arthur J. Gallagher reported quarterly earnings of $2.38 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.35 per share, and up from $2.13 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of +1.28% [1] - The company posted revenues of $3.59 billion for the quarter ended December 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.31%, and compared to year-ago revenues of $2.68 billion [2] - Over the last four quarters, Arthur J. Gallagher has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times and topped consensus revenue estimates two times [2] 分组2 - The stock has underperformed the market, losing about 6.3% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 1.9% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter is $4.41 on $4.61 billion in revenues, and for the current fiscal year, it is $13.32 on $16.65 billion in revenues [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank indicates that the Insurance - Brokerage sector is currently in the bottom 19% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges for stock performance [8]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported over 30% revenue growth in Q4 2025, with organic growth of 5% and adjusted EBITDA growth of 30%, marking the 23rd consecutive quarter of double-digit growth [3][11] - For the full year 2025, combined revenue growth was 21%, with 6% organic growth and adjusted EBITDA growth of 26% [11][28] Business Segment Data and Key Metrics Changes - The brokerage segment experienced a revenue growth of 38% in Q4, with organic growth also at 5% [3][12] - The risk management segment, Gallagher Bassett, saw a revenue growth of 13% in Q4, including organic growth of 7% [8][9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The global property and casualty insurance pricing environment showed a low single-digit increase in renewal premiums, with property lines down 5% and casualty lines up 5% overall [4][5] - The reinsurance market saw rate decreases in the teens for property, while casualty lines remained stable [6][7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on a two-pronged revenue growth strategy involving organic growth and mergers & acquisitions (M&A) [3][10] - The integration of AssuredPartners is progressing well, with over 300 tuck-ins and agency management system conversions planned for 2026 [9][10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's positioning to grow despite economic conditions, with expectations of 5.5% organic growth in the brokerage segment for 2026 [8][11] - The company anticipates strong demand for employee benefits services due to rising health insurance costs and talent retention strategies [7][8] Other Important Information - The company completed 7 new mergers in Q4 2025, contributing approximately $145 million in estimated annualized revenue, bringing the total for the year to over $3.5 billion [10][11] - The company has a pipeline of over 40 term sheets signed or being prepared, representing around $350 million of annualized revenue [10] Q&A Session Summary Question: Digital Infrastructure and Construction Practices - The company emphasized its strong vertical capabilities in construction, particularly in data center projects, and highlighted the need for extensive coverage in this area [32][34] Question: Casualty Pricing Outlook - Management noted that casualty pricing remains stable, with no significant softening expected, despite property lines experiencing declines [38][41] Question: Talent Retention - The company reported stable producer retention rates and highlighted its successful recruitment through acquisitions and internships [46][49] Question: AI and Small Business Production - Management expressed confidence that AI will enhance service delivery but emphasized the continued importance of human advisors in the insurance process [55][62]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported over 30% revenue growth in Q4 2025, with organic growth of 5% and adjusted EBITDA growth of 30%, marking the 23rd consecutive quarter of double-digit growth [3][13] - For the full year 2025, combined revenue growth for Brokerage and Risk Management was 21%, with 6% organic growth and adjusted EBITDA growth of 26% [13][29] Business Segment Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Brokerage segment experienced a revenue growth of 38% in Q4, with organic growth of 5% and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 32.2% [3][4] - The Risk Management segment, Gallagher Bassett, saw a revenue growth of 13% in Q4, including organic growth of 7% and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 21.6% [9][10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The global P&C insurance pricing environment showed low single-digit increases in renewal premiums, with property lines down 5% and casualty lines up 5% [5][6] - The reinsurance market saw rate decreases in the teens for property, while casualty lines remained stable, indicating a buyer's market expected to persist through 2026 [7][9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on a two-pronged revenue growth strategy involving organic growth and mergers & acquisitions (M&A), with a strong pipeline of over 40 term sheets signed, representing around $350 million of annualized revenue [10][12] - The integration of AssuredPartners is progressing well, with successful rebranding and operational integration ahead of schedule [10][11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's positioning to grow despite economic conditions, with expectations of 5.5% organic growth in the Brokerage segment for 2026 [9][10] - The company anticipates strong demand in Employee Benefits due to rising health insurance costs and is engaging clients with innovative solutions [8][9] Other Important Information - The company has $713 million of tax credit carryforwards and an additional $1 billion of future tax benefits related to the acquisition of AssuredPartners, which will support future M&A funding [27][28] - The company expects to have close to $10 billion available for M&A funding over the next two years [28][29] Q&A Session Summary Question: Digital infrastructure and construction practices - Management highlighted strong vertical capabilities in construction, emphasizing the company's readiness to support data center construction and related needs [33][34] Question: Casualty pricing outlook - Management noted that casualty pricing remains stable, with expectations of increases in the 7%-8% range for the upcoming year [37][39] Question: Talent retention and producer stability - Management reported stable producer retention rates, emphasizing the company's strong culture and support for sales personnel [43][46] Question: AI and its impact on small business production - Management expressed confidence that AI will enhance service delivery but emphasized the continued importance of human advisors in the insurance process [52][56]