Gallagher continues M&A spree with Nebraska deal

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has announced the acquisition of Nebraska-based Quality First Insurance. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Quality First serves healthcare and senior living facilities in Nebraska and around the state. As part of the transaction, Quality First president Kathy Mock and her team will relocate to Gallagher’s Omaha office and report to Ryan Isaacs. Head of Gallagher’s Midwest region retail property-casualty brokerage operations.

“Quality First Insurance is a highly regarded firm whose expertise in senior living will enhance our capabilities in this market,” said J. Patrick Gallagher Jr., chairman, president and CEO of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. “I am delighted to welcome Kathy and her associates to Gallagher.”

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Quality First is the latest in a string of acquisitions by Gallagher. Earlier this week, the company announced that it had completed the $660 million acquisition of Buck, its largest HR benefits acquisition to date. Last month, the company acquired Arizona-based Viking Bond Service and Indiana-headquartered Stewart, Brimner, Peters & Company.