To give the clients expanded capabilities within the health care arena

William Gallagher Associates (WGA) has acquired RPG Insurance Administrators (RPG) of Medfield, Massachusetts.

Philip Edmundson, chairman and CEO of WGA, said: “WGA has steadily built our health care industry practice over the past few years, and now with the addition of RPG’s expertise we can continue to give our clients expanded capabilities within the health care arena.”

The acquisition of RPG also brings the arrival of Emmanuel Psilakis. Mr Psilakis’ expertise lies in the areas of health care professional liability, physician professional liability, workers compensation, and the implementation of directors’ & officer’s liability programs for health care organisations.

RPG is a leading provider of risk management solutions to medium and large sized health care organizations including hospitals and physician practices.

WGA is a provider of insurance brokerage, risk management and employee benefit services.