Arthur J. Gallagher acquires UK pension administrator First Actuarial, expanding its pension and employee benefits services in the UK. This acquisition follows major US insurance acquisitions, enhancing global brokerage capabilities.

Key adviser team moves: Wells Fargo's Harpland Financial joins Ameriprise with $160M in assets; Cetera Financial gains former LPL advisers and Chicago-based Callero Capital, expanding its intermediary network.

PwC reports a shift in US insurance M&A with fewer deals but a rise in megadeals driven by brokerage consolidation and strong P&C profitability, signaling evolving market dynamics.

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Devin Beresheim takes on the role of U.S. risk solutions leader at Lockton Cos., overseeing property and casualty along with professional and executive risk practices, enhancing the company's market position.