14 June 2016 Insurance

AJG acquires US employee benefit consultant

Broker Arthur J Gallagher (AJG) has acquired The Buchholz Planning Corporation, a Wisconsin-based provider of employee benefits consulting and brokerage services.

Founded in 1968, Buchholz specialises in offering life and disability insurance solutions to healthcare organisations.

William Buchholz, his partners and his associates will continue to operate at their current location under the direction of Bill Ziebell, head of Gallagher's North Central employee benefit consulting and brokerage operations.

"For over 45 years, BPC has developed an outstanding reputation for delivering creative products and high quality client service supported by its highly-skilled professionals. Their team-based approach to client service makes them a perfect cultural fit for our organisation," said J Patrick Gallagher, Jr, chairman, president and chief executive officer of AJG.

"Their strong healthcare expertise and solid market relationships will also be wonderful complements to our employee benefits brokerage and consulting team. We are pleased to welcome Bill and his colleagues to our growing Gallagher family of professionals."

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