Global insurance brokerage leader Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has announced the acquisition of Wilson M. Beck Insurance Services (WMB), headquartered in British Columbia, Canada. The deal significantly strengthens the group’s market share in specialty insurance covering construction, real estate and mining across Western Canada.

Founded in 1981, WMB boasts a 45-year track record as a local insurance broker with more than a dozen branches nationwide and a workforce of over 200 employees. Its business mix consists of 60% commercial insurance, 30% surety bonding, and 10% personal and fleet insurance.