ITASCA, Ill., Jan. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG) today announced the acquisition of Riley & Associates, Inc. in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

First established in 1936, Riley & Associates, Inc. is a retail insurance broker providing property/casualty insurance and risk management services to their commercial and personal lines clients primarily in the southeastern United States. They specialize in insurance coverage for the hospitality, moving and storage, transportation and marine industries. Russell Parker and his associates will continue to operate in Mt. Pleasant under the direction of Mitchel Brashier, Southeastern Regional Manager of Gallagher's retail property/casualty brokerage operation.

"For over 70 years, Riley & Associates has been providing their clients with specialized insurance solutions and quality service," said J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., Chairman, President and CEO. "Their industry expertise and geographic presence in the Charleston area will be an excellent complement to our Southeastern Region's retail brokerage operation. We are extremely pleased to welcome Russ and his team to our growing Gallagher family of professionals."

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., an international insurance brokerage and risk management services firm, is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, has operations in 16 countries and offers client-service capabilities in more than 110 countries around the world through a network of correspondent brokers and consultants.

CONTACT: Marsha J. Akin- Investor Relations
630-285-3501 / marsha_akin@ajg.com

SOURCE Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.