Gallagher buys UK-based specialty education broker

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. said Wednesday it has acquired specialty education broker AT Squared Holdings Ltd., known as FE Protect, based in Liverpool, England.

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

FE Protect, which operates under the brands Education Protect and Education Protect Scotland, places coverage for universities and independent schools, in addition to further education colleges distinct from higher education.

Directors Andrew Thomson and Alan Tune and about 20 employees will operate as part of Gallagher’s public sector and education practice under the direction of Tim Devine, regional managing director.