For Immediate ReleaseChicago, IL – October 7, 2024 – Today, Zacks Equity Research Marsh & McLennan Co. (MMC) , Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) , Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO) and Willis Towers Watson Public Ltd. Co. (WTW) .Industry: Insurance BrokerageLink: https://www.zacks.com/commentary/2345862/4-insurance-brokerage-stocks-to-benefit-from-higher-demand?art_rec=quote-stock_overview-zacks_news-ID01-txt-2345862Better pricing, prudent underwriting, rising demand for insurance products and global expansion have b ...

Better pricing, prudent underwriting, rising demand for insurance products and global expansion have been driving revenues of Zacks Insurance Brokerage industry players. The fast-paced consolidations in this traditionally fragmented industry are expected to benefit Marsh & McLennan Companies (MMC) , Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) , Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO) and Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WTW) .Increased digitization should help the industry to improve basis points, scale and efficiencies. ...

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., Oct. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG) will release its third quarter 2024 earnings after the market closes on Thursday, October 24, 2024.  A printer-friendly format will be available on the company's website shortly thereafter.In conjunction with this release, J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., Chairman and CEO, will host a conference call on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 5:15 pm ET/4:15 pm CT.The conference call will be broadcast live through Gallagher's website ...

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.’s (AJG) alternative risk and capital solutions subsidiary, Artex, recently acquired RIBV Holdings, LLC, and its subsidiaries, collectively doing business as Risk International. The terms of the transaction have not been revealed yet.Fairlawn, OH-based Risk International boasts a leading advocate in the insurance industry and offers unique expertise as a risk management consultant and employee benefits advisor. It is an independent insurance risk management consultant and employee b ...

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. today announced that its alternative risk and capital solutions subsidiary, Artex, has acquired Fairlawn, Ohio-based RIBV Holdings, LLC, and its subsidiaries, collectively doing business as Risk International. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.Risk International provides outsourced risk management and employee benefits advisory services for private equity and corporate clients across the US. The Risk International team, ...

Shares of Arthur J. Gallagher (AJG) have rallied 31.1% year to date (YTD) compared with the industry’s growth of 27.3%. The Finance sector and the Zacks S&P 500 composite have returned 12% and 15%, respectively, in the same time frame. With a market capitalization of $64.55 billion, the average volume of shares traded in the last three months was 0.7 million.AJG Outperforms Industry, Sector & S&P YTDImage Source: Zacks Investment ResearchThe rally was driven by a strong performance of the Brokerage and Risk ...

Core Insights - The 2024 U.S. Career Wellbeing Report by Gallagher emphasizes the critical role of career development opportunities in enhancing employee engagement and retention, with only 35% of employers increasing their focus on this area despite its importance [1][2] - The report highlights a growing recognition among employers of the need for a consistent engagement strategy, with 57% having a formal strategy in place, an increase of 9 percentage points from 2022 [2] - There is a notable gap in employers offering challenging work, with only 19% striving to provide such opportunities, indicating a need for organizations to enhance prospects for increased responsibilities and promotions [3] Employee Engagement and Retention - Support for career development remains a key driver of employee engagement and retention, with 81% of employers now offering service awards or recognition, up from 75% in 2023 [2] - Clear goals and a sense of purpose are essential for motivating employees and enhancing their overall experience [2] Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) - There is a growing acknowledgment of the importance of integrating DEI into organizational strategies, with 45% of employers designing initiatives aligned with core values, an increase of 4 percentage points from 2023 [4] - Despite the recognition of DEI's significance, many organizations have yet to fully integrate DEI practices, indicating a gap between intention and action [4][5] Report Overview - The Gallagher 2024 U.S. Career Wellbeing Report is part of the Workforce Trends Report Series, focusing on employee engagement and DEI, based on data from 3,552 organizations across the U.S. [6]

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For those looking to find strong Finance stocks, it is prudent to search for companies in the group that are outperforming their peers. Is Arthur J. Gallagher (AJG) one of those stocks right now? Let's take a closer look at the stock's year-to-date performance to find out.Arthur J. Gallagher is a member of our Finance group, which includes 860 different companies and currently sits at #1 in the Zacks Sector Rank. The Zacks Sector Rank considers 16 different sector groups. The average Zacks Rank of the indiv ...

Shares of Arthur J. Gallagher (AJG) rallied 25.1% year to date (YTD) compared with the industry’s growth of 20.2%, the Finance sector’s rise of 7.2% and the Zacks S&P 500 composite’s gain of 11.8%. With a market capitalization of $61.7 billion, the average volume of shares traded in the last three months was 0.9 million.The strong performance of Brokerage and Risk Management segments, strategic buyouts to capitalize on growing market opportunities and effective capital deployment drive this Zacks Rank #2 (B ...