Gallagher buys US retail insurance broker

Global re/insurance broker  Arthur J Gallagher’s latest buy is a retail insurance broker operating in the US commercial and personal insurance market.

The broker has acquired Fort Wayne, Indiana-based Stewart, Brimner, Peters & Company (SBP).

SBP is a retail insurance broker offering a variety of commercial and personal insurance products along with employee benefits consulting to clients in central and northern Indiana.

Jason Brimner, John Brimner, Jeff Peters, Mick Stewart and their team will remain in their current location under the direction of Sean Gallagher, head of Gallagher's Great Lakes region retail property/casualty brokerage operations.

"SBP's strong client relationships and focus on growth will expand our capabilities in the region," said J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., chairman, president and CEO. "I am excited to welcome Jason, John, Jeff, Mick and their associates to our growing, global team."

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