Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) is a global insurance brokerage, risk management, and consulting services company headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. With a market cap. of $52.6 billion, the company has grown into one of the world’s largest insurance brokers, serving businesses, institutions, and individuals across more than 130 countries through a combination of owned operations and international partnerships.
Shares of Arthur J. Gallagher have underperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks. AJG stock has declined 39% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied 27.9%. Moreover, shares of the company are down 20.9% on a YTD basis, compared to SPX’s 9.2% gain.