Arthur J. Gallagher Acquires Claims-Management Provider W.K. Webster

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. acquired W.K. Webster & Co. Ltd., a marine claims and recovery services provider headquartered in London.

By integrating W.K. Webster’s specialized marine claims services, Gallagher aims to strengthen its position in the marine insurance sector and provide enhanced services to its clients worldwide.

W.K. Webster, established in 1931, specializes in marine claims management, offering services such as cargo recovery, hull and machinery claims and marine liability claims. The company operates globally, with offices in London, Singapore, New York, and Rotterdam, serving clientele that includes insurers, reinsurers and self-insured entities.

Arthur J. Gallagher is an insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.