ITASCA, Ill., March 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG) today announced the acquisition of Human Resource Management Systems, LLC. in Naperville, Illinois. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Established in 1997, Human Resource Management Systems, LLC. (HRMS) is an employee benefit insurance broker that offers a full range of group employee benefit products and consulting services to their clients throughout the United States. They specialize in group health, life, long and short term disability, dental, retirement planning, human resource services and program administration. Dan Rigby and his associates will continue to operate in their current location under the direction of William Ziebell, North Central Regional Executive Vice President of Gallagher’s employee benefit consulting and brokerage operations.

“Part of HRMS’ success over the years has been their focus on developing a strategic business relationship with their clients,” said J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., Chairman, President and CEO. “Their commitment to delivering the highest quality service, their strong human resource expertise and their solid mid-western presence will be terrific complements to our North Central employee benefit operations. We are pleased to welcome Dan and his team 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 17 countries and offers client-service capabilities in more than 110 countries around the world through a network of correspondent brokers and consultants.

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

SOURCE Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.