Arthur J. Gallagher to acquire Optimum Talent.

Arthur J. Gallagher, a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, agreed to acquire Optimum Talent, one of Canada's largest privately-owned integrated talent management firms. Financial terms were not disclosed. "The Optimum Talent team will introduce our Gallagher Better Works™ organizational wellbeing strategy to the many clients that they support, expanding our senior management relationships across Canada and creating additional opportunities for capabilities discussions and consulting engagements. We are thrilled to welcome Ron, Mike and their associates countrywide to our growing global team," J. Patrick Gallagher, Chairman, President and CEO.