Arthur J. Gallagher (AJG) has acquired retail insurance agency The Forker Company in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Established in 2000, The Forker Company is a retail insurance agency that offers contract surety solutions to clients throughout the Midwest. It specialises in providing surety coverage for the construction industry.
Peter Forker and his associates will continue to operate under the direction of Michael Pesch, head of Gallagher's Midwest region retail property/casualty brokerage operation.
"Forker's team is well known for their industry experience and solid market relationships," said J. Patrick Gallagher, chairman, president and chief executive officer. "Their surety expertise and outstanding client service will be a wonderful complement to our Midwest region. We look forward to working with Peter, and we welcome them to our growing Gallagher family of professionals."