Arthur J. Gallagher swoops for US agency

Firm's latest acquisition was founded more than a century ago

Arthur J. Gallagher swoops for US agency

Insurance News

By Ryan Smith

Arthur J. Gallagher has announced that it has acquired Ohio-based A.J. Amer Agency. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Founded in 1916, A.J. Amer Agency is a retail property and casualty agency and employee benefit consultant. It offers coverage to businesses and individuals throughout northeast Ohio. Hamilton Amer, Charles Tennent and their team will continue to operate from their current location. They will report to Cindy LaMantia, president of Gallagher’s Great Lakes employee benefits consulting and brokerage operations.

“A.J. Amer Agency will solidify our property-casualty brokerage presence in northeast Ohio, and deepen our employee benefit and risk management capabilities in the region,” said J. Patrick Gallagher Jr., president, chairman and CEO of Arthur J. Gallagher. “I am very pleased to welcome Ham, Chuck and their associates to our growing Gallagher family of professionals.”

 

Keep up with the latest news and events

Join our mailing list, it’s free!