Arthur J. Gallagher Acquires Everett James in Connecticut

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced the acquisition of Everett James Inc. located in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Established in 1990, Everett James offers employee benefits consulting and brokerage services primarily for large and middle-market clients in the Northeast. The firm specialize in group health and welfare consulting for both private and public entity organizations with an emphasis on planning, design, implementation, cost containment and plan administration services.

Everett James’ staff will continue to operate in their current location under the direction of David Ziegler, head of Gallagher’s Eastern employee benefit consulting and brokerage operations.

Headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is an international insurance brokerage and risk management services firm. It has operations in 27 countries and offers client service capabilities in more than 140 countries through a network of correspondent brokers and consultants.