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Gallagher acquires Colorado agency

Posted November 03, 2014 12:01 am

PRNewswire

Itasca-based Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. said it has acquired Insurance Associates Inc. in Boulder and Estes Park, Colorado.

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Founded in 1919, Insurance Associates is an insurance broker providing retail property/casualty and risk management insurance services for commercial and personal lines clients throughout the Western United States. They specialize in placing coverage for farms, ranches and water and sanitation operations, as well as nonprofit organizations and public entities. Shelley Doggett, Charles Hix III and their associates will continue to operate in their current locations under the direction of James G. McFarlane, head of Gallagher's western retail property/casualty brokerage operations.

"Insurance Associates is built on a culture that focuses on outstanding client partnerships, strong carrier relationships and team-based sales and service capabilities," said J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., Chairman, President and CEO. "Their specialized expertise and geographic footprint will also be an excellent complement to our western region brokerage operations, and we are extremely pleased to welcome Shelley, Charles and their colleagues to our growing Gallagher family of professionals."

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