Consolidation continues in the US.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired fellow US broker Wm. W. George & Associates, Inc. for an undisclosed sum.

Dallas-based Wm. W. George & Associates is a retail insurance broker providing commercial property and casualty, workers' compensation and risk management services as well as a range of employee benefit consulting and administration and brokerage services to clients in the United States.

The company specializes in the construction, real estate, financial institution, legal, not-for-profit and temporary staffing industries with a focus on mid to large sized accounts. Illinois-based Arthur J. Gallagher is an insurance brokerage and risk management services firm with operations in 14 countries.

The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.

Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.