Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Dean R. Casey & Associates

Core Insights - Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Dean R. Casey & Associates, an employee benefits brokerage firm based in Dallas, Texas, although the terms of the transaction were not disclosed [1][2]. Company Overview - Dean R. Casey & Associates primarily serves small- and mid-size group clients and individuals in Texas [2]. - The team from Dean R. Casey & Associates will integrate into Gallagher's Dallas office, operating under Leah Vetter, who leads Gallagher's Central region employee benefits consulting operations [2]. Strategic Implications - The acquisition is expected to enhance Gallagher's capabilities in small group benefits brokerage, as noted by J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., Chairman and CEO [3]. - Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is a global insurance brokerage and risk management firm headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, providing services in approximately 130 countries through owned operations and a network of correspondent brokers and consultants [3].