NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- While employers have made progress on employee wellbeing initiatives during the past few years, employee expectations about these benefits also continue to rise, according to Buck, a Gallagher company. Buck's biennial 2024 Wellbeing and Voluntary Benefits Survey tracks employee wellbeing and explores how U.S. employers rate the mental and emotional, financial, social and physical health of their workforce. The survey found an increased focus on wellbeing in the workpl ...

MATTOON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Consolidated Communications (NASDAQ: CNSL), a leading broadband and business communications provider, has received the coveted designation of Gallagher’s Best-in-Class Employer for the third straight year. Gallagher’s annual survey identifies organizations that excel in implementing successful strategies for managing people and programs. Consolidated was recognized for its comprehensive framework for strategically investing in benefits, compensation and employee communicat ...

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. today announced the acquisition of London-based The Wright Agency Limited, dba Simply-Communicate Ltd (Simply). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Simply is a workplace communication agency providing consulting services and digital solutions to enhance clients' employee experience. Founder Marc Wright and his team will remain in their current location under the direction of Ben Reynolds, global managing director of Gall ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share AJG New York Stock Exchange Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None FORM 10-K ☒ Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 ☐ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of ...

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Even though the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is increasing at a fast pace, 71% of organizations do not provide internal communicators guidance on when, where or how to use the technology, according to Gallagher's 2023/24 State of the Sector report. Furthermore, the study, which drew insights from more than 2,300 communication and HR leaders across 56 countries, found that 1 in 10 communicators (13%) were unsure if their organization was using A ...

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. today announced the acquisition of Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based John Galt Commercial Insurance Agency, LLC and John Galt Insurance Agency, Inc., collectively referred to as The John Galt Insurance Agency. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The John Galt Insurance Agency provides full-service property/casualty insurance coverages with expertise in commercial and multi-family real estate across Florida. Jim Rudd and the ...

Better pricing, prudent underwriting, rising demand for insurance products and global expansion have been driving revenues of the Zacks  Insurance Brokerage industry players. Fast-paced consolidations in this traditionally fragmented industry are expected to benefit Marsh & McLennan Companies (MMC) , Aon plc (AON) , Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) , Willis Towers Watson plc (WTW) and Brown and Brown (BRO) .The increasing adoption of technology and higher spending on technology will help the industry to func ...

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. today announced the acquisition of Blairs, Virginia-based Shelton & Alderson Insurance Agency, Inc., dba FarmPLUS Insurance Services. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. FarmPLUS Insurance Services is a retail agency providing agricultural and crop insurance coverages in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Tim Alderson, Amy Alderson and their team will remain in their current location under the direction of Bumpy ...

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. today announced the acquisition of Washington Depot, Connecticut-based Ericson Insurance Services, LLC, dba Ericson Insurance Advisors. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Ericson Insurance Advisors is a personal lines-focused insurance broker serving high-net-worth clients nationwide. Spencer Houldin, Peter Houldin and their team will remain in their current location under the direction of Brendan Gallagher, head of Gal ...

U.S. stock markets continue to show momentum in January after some initial hiccups following an astonishing 2023. Month to date, the Dow, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq Composite are up 1.1%, 2.5% and 3%, respectively.A strong U.S. economy along with a steadily dwindling inflation rate, put an end to the fear of a near-term recession and restored hope among market participants that the Fed is likely to achieve the much-hyped soft landing of the economy.However, market participants remain concerned regarding wh ...