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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
3.0 of 5 52 reviews
www.ajg.com Itasca, IL 5000+ Employees

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Reviews

Updated Jun 3, 2013
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3.0 52 reviews

                             

73% Approve of the CEO

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Chairman, President, and CEO J. Patrick Gallagher Jr.

J. Patrick Gallagher Jr.

(37 ratings)

53% of employees recommend this company to a friend
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Great organization, culture, and opportunity within this growing company

Director (Current Employee)
Itasca, IL

I have been working at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. full-time for more than a year

ProsEver challenging and full of opportunities to perform. This company allows you to make your own impact but gives you the resources to be able to meet and exceed objectives. Although, there is the appearance of rigid hierarchy, you can speak with most levels of the organization as if all were peers. There is quite a bit of nepotism but they make everyone earn their wings.

ConsMedical Benefits are not the greatest and stock purchase could be at greater discount

Advice to Senior ManagementKeep up the good work and the stick to your growth strategy.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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I had a positive experience at Arthur J. Gallagher.

Summer Sales Intern (Former Employee)
Bloomington, MN

I worked at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. as an intern for less than a year

ProsFun work environment. Very good internship

ConsSelling employee health benefits -- boring stuff

Advice to Senior ManagementMore structure

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

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It was a good job from responsiblity angle

Anonymous Employee (Former Employee)

I worked at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

ProsGvies Good learning opportunity with out matching pay. good for sales folks

ConsPoor HR , Does not care about work balance or employee's ultimate well being

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Internal Audit Intern (Current Employee)
Itasca, IL

I have been working at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. as an intern

Proslearned a ton about the internal audit process, got involved in a lot of audits and was able to complete a walkthrough audit of corporate tax alone

Conssince my inexperience, my ability to add a lot of value to audits was limited

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Full of opportunity

Associate (Current Employee)
Los Angeles, CA

I have been working at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. full-time for more than 3 years

ProsOpportunities for growth within the company

ConsHigh expectations of client teams

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Great chance to expand professionally

Anonymous Employee (Former Employee)

I worked at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

ProsThe program was well organized. Senior brokers are more than happy to spend time with you and show you the ropes.

ConsIf you didn't feel comfortable confronting the senior brokers, then you were left without things to do. Have to be proactive.

Advice to Senior ManagementKeep offering the internship.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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High Stress, long hours and very caustic work environment

Senior Network Engineer (Current Employee)
Itasca, IL

I have been working at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. full-time for less than a year

ProsNot a lot of positives that I saw from my tenure at AJG.

ConsHigh stress. Understaffed. Favoritism to certain team members. NO TEAM structure. Managers are required to work as engineers and can not manage the teams way they should. The team that I was a part of was one of the most dysfunctional teams that I've had the displeasure to work with in the 20 years I've been in IT. Work from home non existent for Operations folks...

Advice to Senior ManagementAdjust staffing levels. Acknowledge employee contributions and SKILLS. Allow work from home for ALL team members, not just the chosen few.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Anonymous Employee (Current Employee)
Itasca, IL

I have been working at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. as an intern for less than a year

ProsGreat supporting cast, Above average pay, Great hospitality, Numerous areas for growth and development, Hands on experience, Never sitting at a desk bored/doing nothing

ConsYou have to work in all areas, regardless if you're interested or not

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Prepare to work long hours for lower industry pay and little recognition.

Anonymous Employee (Current Employee)

I have been working at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. full-time for more than 3 years

ProsGreat people that are in the same boat and most are willing to help you however they can.

ConsLow pay, long hours, very little appreciation for what is expected of you.

Advice to Senior ManagementWake up and show appreciation for the employees that go the extra mile day in and day out. A raise more than every three or four years, a little something at Christmas, acknowledgement.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Compensation Needs Improvement

Account Manager (Current Employee)
Houston, TX

I have been working at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. full-time for more than 3 years

ProsVery professional atmosphere, but that is about it.

ConsOverworked, underpaid and very limited opportunities for promotions

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

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