ITASCA, Ill., Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG) announced that its Board of Directors declared a $0.34 per share quarterly cash dividend on the company's common stock, a three percent increase over the prior quarter's dividend. The dividend will be payable on April 13, 2012 to stockholders of record as of March 30, 2012.

"We are pleased to announce this increase in our dividend. Our Board's decision reflects their confidence in the company's financial strength and earnings potential," said J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., Chairman, President and CEO.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., an international insurance brokerage and risk management services firm, is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, has operations in 17 countries and offers client-service capabilities in more than 110 countries around the world through a network of correspondent brokers and consultants.

CONTACT: Marsha J. Akin
Director - Investor Relations
630-285-3501 or marsha_akin@ajg.com

SOURCE Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.