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Introduction
Zack
I'm Zack Fuss. And today, we are breaking down Arthur J. Gallagher, referred to as Gallagher or AJG, a global insurance brokerage. To break down Gallagher, I'm joined by Mike Hayward, a Portfolio Manager at WCM Asset Management.
AJG was established in 1927 when Arthur James Gallagher started his insurance brokerage. And today, his grandson, Patrick Gallagher, serves as CEO. Patrick started with the business as an intern in 1972 and took over as CEO from his uncle, Robert Gallagher. Pat Gallagher's father, John, held the role of Vice Chairman when his son was named CEO, just to highlight how deeply involved the Gallagher's family has been in the growth of the business.
AJG is one of the largest insurance brokerages by revenue, exceeding $10 billion, competing with the likes of Marsh & McLennan, Aon and Willis Towers Watson. During this conversation, we discussed the company's successful acquisition and integration strategy, the strength of the insurance brokerage industry and how the shifting industry dynamics will impact the durability of their competitive advantage. We hope you enjoy this breakdown of A.J. Gallagher.