ITASCA, Ill, Nov. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG) today announced the acquisition of Trissel Graham & Toole, Inc. headquartered in Davenport, Iowa. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed

With roots dating back to 1896, Trissel Graham & Toole, Inc. (TGT) offers risk management, property/casualty and employee benefit insurance services for their commercial and personal lines clients in the central United States. They also specialize in placing coverages for the manufacturing, education, healthcare, construction, municipality, and transportation industries. Mark Schwab, Robert Karll and their staff will continue to operate in their Davenport and Sterling, Illinois locations under the direction of Thomas J. Gallagher, Midwest Regional Manager of Gallagher’s retail property/casualty brokerage operation.

“TGT’s team of over 50 insurance industry specialists has a solid reputation for creating innovative product and service alternatives for their clients’ special needs, which fits well within our sales culture,” said J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., Chairman, President and CEO. “Their geographic presence along with their specialized expertise makes them a terrific complement to our Midwest Region. We are extremely pleased to welcome Mark, Bob and their associates to our growing Gallagher family of professionals.”

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., an international insurance brokerage and risk management services firm, is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, has operations in 16 countries and offers client-service capabilities in more than 100 countries around the world through a network of correspondent brokers and consultants.

CONTACT: Marsha J. Akin
Director – Investor Relations
630-285-3501 or marsha_akin@ajg.com

SOURCE Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.