Arthur J Gallagher & Co (AJG), an international insurance brokerage and risk management services firm, has acquired Winn & Company Insurance Brokers, in Hollister, California.

As per the agreement, Donald Winn and his associates will continue to operate from their current location under the direction of James McFarlane, West Coast regional manager of Gallagher’s retail property/casualty brokerage operations.

Patrick Gallagher, chairman, president and CEO of AJG, said: For over a century, Winn & Company has developed an excellent reputation for delivering the highest quality, cost effective insurance solutions to their customers.

“With their depth of expertise, entrepreneurial sales culture and practice specializations, they will be an excellent addition to our Western Region. We’re delighted to welcome Don and his team to our growing Gallagher family of professionals.”

Winn & Company is a retail insurance broker which offers risk management, commercial property/casualty, benefits and personal insurance services to their clients throughout the US. They also specialize in insurance programs for construction, agricultural and food processing industries and service their clients through multi-state and foreign programs.