Gallagher snaps up Washington State-based benefits provider

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired independent benefits broker Richter International Consulting in Issaquah, Washington. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Richter International, founded in 2002 by Dave Richter, designs customized international benefits programs for both multinational companies and NGOs and their employees. The company’s offerings include expatriate health plans, international employee assistance plans, international medical and security assistance programs, travel medical insurance, business travel accident insurance, disaster preparedness and remote site medical facilities.