Arthur J. Gallagher to acquire Bircroft.

Arthur J. Gallagher, a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, agreed to acquire Bircroft, a specialist insurance broker. Financial terms were not disclosed. "Bircroft is a well-regarded broker that will broaden our existing property specialist capabilities in the UK [...] I am very pleased to welcome Ian, Simon and their associates to our growing, global team," J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr, Arthur J. Gallagher Chairman and CEO.