Arthur J. Gallagher & (AJG) Prnewswire·2025-01-06 14:00Core Viewpoint - Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Encore Insurance Services Inc., enhancing its retail brokerage capabilities in Canada [1][3]. Company Overview - Encore Group is a retail insurance brokerage firm based in Ontario, focusing on commercial clients in manufacturing, construction, and financial institutions [2]. - The team led by Joe Dalton and Scott Heaman will continue operations under Gallagher's Canadian retail property/casualty brokerage division, managed by Dave Partington [2]. Strategic Implications - The acquisition is expected to complement Gallagher's existing capabilities in the Canadian market, as stated by J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., the Chairman and CEO [3]. - Gallagher operates globally, providing insurance brokerage, risk management, and consulting services in approximately 130 countries [3].