Founded in 1927 as a one-person agency, Gallagher’s primary business is insurance brokerage, with a focus on serving middle-market companies. The company’s risk management segment provides third-party claims adjustment to companies that choose to self-insure. Gallagher has about 72,000 employees and generates about a third of its revenue internationally, primarily in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the UK.

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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. provides consulting, insurance brokerage, and third-party property/casualty claims settlement and administration services. The company's businesses consist of Brokerage, Risk Management, and Corporate. The Brokerage segment provides brokerage and consulting services to commercial and nonprofit organizations. The Risk Management segment provides contract claim settlement, claim administration, loss control services, and risk management consulting services.

Founded in 1927 as a one-person agency, Gallagher’s primary business is insurance brokerage, with a focus on serving middle-market companies. The company’s risk management segment provides third-party claims adjustment to companies that choose to self-insure. Gallagher has about 72,000 employees and generates about a third of its revenue internationally, primarily in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the UK.