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Trissel Graham & Toole Bloghttp://www.tgtinsurance.com/blog/View Trissel Graham & Toole's Website Blogen-uspostmaster@www.tgtinsurance.comInsurance Website Builder - www.insurancewebsitebuilder.comurn:uuid:75319eac-b5f9-435b-a94e-507c06359bc6urn:uuid:f6d9c1c8-a0e0-4a26-b1e5-46095fa64d20Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Trissel Graham & Toole, IncITASCA, Ill, Nov. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG) today announced the acquisition of Trissel Graham & Toole, Inc. headquartered in Davenport, Iowa. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed With roots dating ...Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:24:17 -0600ITASCA, Ill, Nov. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG) today announced the acquisition of Trissel Graham & Toole, Inc. headquartered in Davenport, Iowa. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed With roots dating back to 1896, Trissel Graham & Toole, Inc. (TGT) offers risk management, property/casualty and employee benefit insurance services for their commercial and personal lines clients in the central United States. They also specialize in placing coverages for the manufacturing, education, healthcare, construction, municipality, and transportation industries. Mark Schwab, Robert Karll and their staff will continue to operate in their Davenport and Sterling, Illinois locations under the direction of Thomas J. Gallagher, Midwest Regional Manager of Gallagher's retail property/casualty brokerage operation. "TGT's team of over 50 insurance industry specialists has a solid reputation for creating innovative product and service alternatives for their clients' special needs, which fits well within our sales culture," said J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., Chairman, President and CEO. "Their geographic presence along with their specialized expertise makes them a terrific complement to our Midwest Region. We are extremely pleased to welcome Mark, Bob and their associates to our growing Gallagher family of professionals." Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., an international insurance brokerage and risk management services firm, is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, has operations in 16 countries and offers client-service capabilities in more than 100 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. urn:uuid:76abd341-2d2f-42f9-b351-ff2ef7b8a18cNCCI filed for an 8.8% decreaseIn response to the recent enactment signed into law last month, NCCI filed for an 8.8% decrease in workers compensation loss costs rates. Pending approval by the Illinois Department of Insurance, the lower rates will take effect September 1, 2011.Tue, 02 Aug 2011 08:21:10 -0500In response to the recent enactment signed into law last month, NCCI filed for an 8.8% decrease in workers compensation loss costs rates. Pending approval by the Illinois Department of Insurance, the lower rates will take effect September 1, 2011.urn:uuid:b04fe5af-1fd7-4500-9ac8-95513598061bESGR AwardNovember 16, 2010, the owners of TGT received an award from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), recognizing TGT's support of the guard and reserve. During the presentation, a very heart-felt nomination letter was read from Major Amu...Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:50:23 -0500November 16, 2010, the owners of TGT received an award from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), recognizing TGT's support of the guard and reserve. During the presentation, a very heart-felt nomination letter was read from Major Amundson who had recently returned from his 5th deployment to Afghanistan. Major Amundson recognized TGT for their support in the form of emails and letters, packages to Amundson, his crew and Afgani children, packages to his children and wife at home, and general support and willingness to do whatever was need for him or his family. TGT would like to encourage everyone to get involved supporting our troops whenever and wherever possible. (from Military.com/benefits) The National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is a DoD agency that promotes promote public and private understanding of the National Guard and Reserve in order to gain employer and community support. ESGR is comprised of a community-based volunteer network of over 4,500 members, who serve on 54 committees (in every state, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands), implementing employer support programs within their local communities. Today, in both manpower and force capability, the Reserve Components comprise nearly half of the total armed forces. As a result, employers are being asked to sustain a much greater level of employee absence and related consequences. The complications this "contract" create for employers are compounded by low unemployment rates, an anticipated reduction in the national workforce of nearly 15 percent over to next 10-15 years, and a growing reliance by both military and civilian employers on small segments of the workforce with specific job skills that are in high demand. It is also estimated that Reserve Forces will spend more time away from the workplace defending the nation, supporting a demanding operations tempo and training to maintain their mission readiness. urn:uuid:bfe2daf6-b511-4dfe-b528-9d2e2e51aa27Are You Ready for a a Natural Disaster?Severe weather from Hurricane Earl has already started pounding the East Coast while other storms develop in the Atlantic Ocean. Dangerous weather leaves behind paths of destruction and experts say harsh conditions from these storms are likely from t...Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:48:31 -0500Severe weather from Hurricane Earl has already started pounding the East Coast while other storms develop in the Atlantic Ocean. Dangerous weather leaves behind paths of destruction and experts say harsh conditions from these storms are likely from the Carolinas to New England. Are your customers ready? A recent national survey by Trusted Choice® and the Big “I” found that most Americans are not fully prepared in the event of a natural disaster. Of all survey respondents, less than 22% said they felt they are fully prepared in case of a disaster. More than half of respondents (51%) admitted they are only somewhat prepared and more than one-fifth of households (22.7%) reported that they were not prepared at all. Here are some basic tips from Trusted Choice®. HAVE A DISASTER EVACUATION PLAN IN PLACE. Find out how you and your neighbors would be informed about an imminent disaster. Ask if evacuation routes have been established. Contact your city or town planning and emergency assistance organizations. Make sure everyone in your household knows what to do and where to go in a disaster. ASSEMBLE A DISASTER SUPPLIES KIT AND HEED WEATHER WARNINGS. This kit should include first-aid supplies, non-perishable food, battery-powered flashlights and radio, bottled water and blankets. INVENTORY YOUR BELONGINGS. Keep a list and/or videotaped inventory of your valuables in a safe place, along with insurance policies and other important documents. Make a utilities checklist. Be sure adults in the household know how to turn off gas, water and other utilities if necessary. REVIEW YOUR HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE COVERAGE. Check annually to make sure you are fully protected in a weather-related disaster. SURVEY THE AREA AROUND YOUR HOME. Remove dead branches from trees in or near your yard. Bring pets inside, move cars into garages and secure windows, awnings, and lawn furniture. Driving wind or hail can cause severe damage to these items. WATCH FOR FLASH FLOODS. Never walk or drive through fast moving water. Flash floods can develop so fast and move so swiftly that they can sweep cars away. After a severe storm, report downed utility wires and stay out of damaged buildings and areas. For additional survey results and tips on hurricanes, flooding and disaster preparedness planning, click here. Visit <a href="http://www.trustedchoice.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.TrustedChoice.com</a> for more consumer information and tips. Also visit <a href="http://www.ready.gov/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.ready.gov</a>, which provides an overview of an emergency plan, tips on how to stay in business, what to say to your employees and how to protect business investments. Margarita Tapia (margarita.tapia@iiaba.net) is Big “I” director of public affairs. To find out more about the Big “I” Flood program – in, above and outside of the NFIP! Visit: <a href="http://www.iiaba.net/flood" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.iiaba.net/flood</a> or contact Linda Mackey (linda.mackey@iiaba.net), Big “I” flood program manager.