Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Wilkins & Associates Insurance Services, Inc.

Core Viewpoint - Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Wilkins & Associates Insurance Services, enhancing its retail brokerage capabilities in Nevada [1][3]. Company Overview - Wilkins & Associates, founded by Tom and Melanie Wilkins, is a retail insurance broker serving commercial and personal lines clients in Reno and western Nevada [2]. - The team from Wilkins & Associates, including Steve and Jared Wilkins, will operate under Scott Firestone, who leads Gallagher's Southwest region retail property/casualty brokerage operations [2]. Strategic Implications - J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., Chairman and CEO, emphasized that Wilkins & Associates is a highly regarded firm with a client-focused culture, which will contribute positively to Gallagher's operations in Nevada [3]. - Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is a global insurance brokerage, risk management, and consulting services firm, operating in approximately 130 countries [3].