We advised the lead arrangers and agent on the bridge facility

Davis Polk advised the joint lead arrangers, joint bookrunners and administrative agent in connection with a $13.45 billion senior unsecured bridge facility for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. in respect of its contemplated acquisition of AssuredPartners.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, and provides these services in approximately 130 countries around the world through its owned operations and a network of correspondent brokers and consultants.

AssuredPartners, based in Orlando, Florida, distributes insurance across property and casualty, commercial, employee benefits and personal lines. It is one of the largest insurance brokers in the United States, generating adjusted revenue of $2.9 billion for the trailing 12 months ended September 30, 2024.

The Davis Polk finance team included partners Jason Kyrwood and Scott M. Herrig, counsel Darren Mahone and Roxanne Walton and associate Renee G. Levin. Partner John B. Meade and counsel Jeffrey S. Ramsay provided capital markets advice. Members of the Davis Polk team are based in the New York and Washington DC offices.