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05 June 2025
US
Reporter Diana Bui

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Gallagher expands Nevada footprint with new acquisition

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Wilkins & Associates Insurance Services, a retail insurance broker based in Reno, Nevada.

Wilkins & Associates, established by Tom and Melanie Wilkins, serves commercial and personal lines clients across Reno and western Nevada.

Following the acquisition, Steve Wilkins, Jared Wilkins and their team will continue operating under the leadership of Scott Firestone, who oversees Gallagher’s retail property and casualty brokerage operations in the Southwest region.

Gallagher’s latest acquisition strengthens its presence in Nevada and aligns with its strategy of expanding retail brokerage services in key regional markets.

Headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. operates in around 130 countries, providing insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services.

“Wilkins & Associates is a highly regarded firm with a client-focused culture that will enhance our retail brokerage capabilities in Nevada,” says J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., chairman and CEO of Gallagher.

“I am delighted to welcome Steve, Jared and their associates to Gallagher.”

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