Posted Tuesday June 17, 2008, 9:03 am, Over one day old
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. today announced the acquisition of The Lance Group, LLC located in Marlton, New Jersey.
Read Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires the Lance Group, LLC (PR Newswire) (Links)
Posted Monday June 9, 2008, 11:39 am, Over one day old
Willis Group Holdings , the London-based global insurance broker, is to acquire a smaller rival in the US for about $2.1bn in cash and shares, kicking off what could be a new wave of consolidation in the sector.
Read Willis lines up HRH for $2.1bn purchase (at FT.com) (Links)
Posted Tuesday June 10, 2008, 8:02 am, Over one day old
NASHVILLE, Tenn.----A study of data revealed a telling number of criminal record results and discrepancies in credentials for two notable industries, according to data released by the Background Screening division of Kroll, the world's leading risk consulting firm.
Read Kroll Releases Employee Criminal Record History Study of Healthcare and Financial Services Industries (Business Wire) (Links)
Posted Tuesday June 10, 2008, 8:02 am, Over one day old
Read Brown & Brown acquires HBA Insurance (at bizjournals.com) (Links)
Posted Tuesday June 10, 2008, 8:02 am, Over one day old
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services cut the investment-grade counterparty credit rating on Willis Group Holdings Ltd. one notch after the British insurance broker announced plans to buy Hilb Rogal & Hobbs Co. for $1.67 billion.
Read S&P cuts Willis Group rating on increased leverage (AP) (Links)
Posted Monday June 9, 2008, 11:39 am, Over one day old
Read Willis Group Risks A Bid For Hilb, Rogal (at Forbes.com) (Links)
Posted Monday June 9, 2008, 11:39 am, Over one day old
Read Brown & Brown expands in Connecticut (at bizjournals.com) (Links)