Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires M.J. Schuetz Insurance Services Inc.

Core Viewpoint - Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired M.J. Schuetz Insurance Services Inc., enhancing its retail brokerage operations in the Midwest [1][3] Company Overview - M.J. Schuetz Insurance provides property/casualty, surety, and bonding services across the Midwest, with expertise in construction, landscaping, manufacturing, and real estate [2] - The Schuetz Insurance team will continue to operate under the leadership of Sean Gallagher, head of Gallagher's Great Lakes region retail property/casualty brokerage operations [2] Strategic Implications - The acquisition is expected to strengthen Gallagher's retail brokerage capabilities in the Midwest, leveraging Schuetz Insurance's niche expertise and history of growth [3] - J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., Chairman and CEO, expressed satisfaction with the acquisition, highlighting the alignment of Schuetz Insurance's capabilities with Gallagher's strategic goals [3] Company Background - Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is a global insurance brokerage, risk management, and consulting services firm, headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, operating in approximately 130 countries [3]