I’m writing to share some exciting news.—news that means that we have taken steps to affirm our role as The Leader in Nonprofit Insurance…on a greater scale and for many years to come.

We have announced today that we are combining our operations with Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG), one of the world’s largest and most respected insurance brokerage and risk management firms. It is no small factor in my decision that I find the corporate values, that have been so important to me throughout my career, are both (evident) clear and sincere - at the very highest levels of corporate management.

Looking ahead, we will indeed be a different company. Novick Group, in our thirty fourth year of operation, will now, proudly, be known as Gallagher. We will deliver a range of products and services that only the added resources and talent that an organization with Gallagher’s depth and experience can provide.

Some things won’t change. With our new partner’s enthusiastic support, we will hold fast to our commitment… to the association community, to our heritage of unmatched expertise and to a gold standard of client service - the foundations upon which our reputation has been built.

This isn’t the end of Novick Group, it’s a new chapter. And you can be sure it’s not the end for me personally. I am excited about what this means for my employees, clients, colleagues and community. We are stronger than ever, with long term financial stability and an improved ability to attract and train quality talent and expanded internal resources. You can learn more about our new partnership here.

One last time, as president of The Novick Group, I extend to you my most sincere thanks, for teaching me so many things, for your friendship and your support.

Thank you,

Lou Novick
President and CEO