ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., July 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. AJG today announced the acquisition of Milne Alexander, with offices in Sydney, New South Wales and Port Lincoln, South Australia. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Founded in 1973, Milne Alexander is a retail property/casualty broker serving clients across New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland. It specializes in the transport, manufacturing and aquaculture industries, and in providing personal accident coverage for the coal mining sector. The Sydney team will relocate to Gallagher's North Sydney office in early 2019, while the Port Lincoln team will remain in its current location. Darren Milne and his associates will continue to operate under the direction of Paul Harvey, Managing Director of Specialisms for Gallagher Australia.

"Darren and his team have earned an excellent reputation in the marketplace, and recognition for their outstanding client service and entrepreneurism," said J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., Chairman, President and CEO. "I am excited to welcome Darren and his associates to our growing Gallagher family of professionals."

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. AJG, a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. The company has operations in 34 countries and offers client service capabilities in more than 150 countries around the world through a network of correspondent brokers and consultants.

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