Arthur J. Gallagher’s RPS Unit Buys Med James MGA to Expand North Central Operations
AJG•Arthur J. Gallagher's Risk Placement Services division acquired Overland Park-based managing general agency Med James, Inc., bolstering its U.S. wholesale brokerage footprint under VP Jacey Norberg. The Med James team remains on-site, enhancing RPS's North Central region capabilities and retail agent distribution network with undisclosed transaction terms.
1. Acquisition Overview
Risk Placement Services, Arthur J. Gallagher’s U.S. wholesale brokerage and programs division, has acquired Overland Park, Kansas-based Med James, Inc., a managing general agency and wholesale insurance broker. Transaction terms were not disclosed.
2. Strategic Rationale
Med James brings established relationships with retail agents and a strong regional reputation, aligning with Gallagher’s strategy to expand its wholesale brokerage capabilities. Chairman and CEO J. Patrick Gallagher Jr. cited the deal as a means to deepen RPS’s presence in the North Central market.
3. Integration and Outlook
Pam Donahue and the Med James leadership team will remain at their Kansas headquarters under the direction of Jacey Norberg, VP–North Central Region for RPS. This on-site continuity is expected to accelerate integration, broaden product distribution, and strengthen service offerings for retail agents in the region.
