Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. today announced the acquisition of Hawthorn, 
Victoria-based P2 Group. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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Founded in 2003, P2 Group helps employers proactively manage occupational 
health and reduce the risk of worker injuries and WorkCover claims. They 
promote a culture of preventative practice by identifying and rectifying 
potential problems before they result in an injury or claim. Jim Kydas, Paul 
Marsh and their associates will continue to operate from their current location 
under the direction of Vivienne Toll, head of Gallagher Australia's specialty 
Workplace Risk Practice.

"P2 Group is a highly specialized consulting firm that expands our retail 
brokerage division's Workplace Risk Practice's footprint and services into the 
Victorian market and offers us additional cross-selling opportunities," said J. 
Patrick Gallagher, Jr., Chairman, President and CEO. "I am very pleased to 
welcome Jim, Paul and their team to Gallagher."

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG), a global insurance brokerage, risk 
management and consulting services firm, is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, 
Illinois. The company has operations in 35 countries and offers client service 
capabilities in more than 150 countries around the world through a network of 
correspondent brokers and consultants.

Investors:  Ray Iardella
VP – Investor Relations	V
+1-630-285-3661/ ray_iardella@ajg.com

Media:  Linda J. Collins
P – Corporate Communications
+1-630-285-4009/ linda_collins@ajg.com

SOURCE : Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.