Arthur J Gallagher acquires insurance broker in Washington

Global insurance brokerage  Arthur J Gallagher has unveiled a new acquisition in the US.

The company has acquired Bellevue, Washington-based insurance broker Hawley & Associates.

Hawley & Associates was founded in 2005 exclusively to provide specialised insurance services for adoption, foster care and child welfare agencies. Over the years its offerings have expanded into all aspects of social services for both nonprofit and for-profit organizations with US and/or international exposures.

Following the deal, Phil Hawley and his associates will continue to operate in their current location under the direction of Jim Buckley, head of Gallagher's Northwest region retail property/casualty brokerage operations.

J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., chairman, president and CEO, said: "The Hawley & Associates team offers deep expertise in the nonprofit and for-profit social services sector, particularly in the specialized and challenging child welfare, foster care and adoption segment. We are delighted to welcome Phil and his associates to our growing global team."

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