Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. today announced the acquisition of Wakefield, 
England-based Anthony Hodges Consulting Limited (AHC). Terms of the transaction 
were not disclosed.

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Founded in 1996, AHC is an award-winning pension, change and reward benefit 
communications consultancy serving clients across the United Kingdom, United 
States and Australia from its headquarters in Wakefield, and offices in 
Minneapolis and Melbourne. Roger Hattam and his associates will continue to 
operate from their current locations under the direction of Nick Burns, head of 
Gallagher's U.K. employee benefits consulting and brokerage operations.

"AHC's market-leading position in financial communications will significantly 
enhance Gallagher's recognition as an international financial wellbeing 
communication partner," said J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., Chairman, President and 
CEO. "I am delighted to welcome Roger and his associates to our rapidly 
expanding global team."

"AHC brings us outstanding market expertise and offers us strong growth 
opportunities in helping our clients of all sizes improve their financial 
communications to employees," said Leslie Lemenager, President, International, 
for Gallagher's employee benefit consulting and brokerage operations.

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 42 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                 Media:  Linda J. Collins   
VP -- Investor Relations                 VP -- Corporate Communications
630-285-3661/ ray_iardella@ajg.com       630-285-4009/linda_collins@ajg.com

 
SOURCE: Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.