---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000354190-26-000069"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AJG"
cik: "0000354190"
company_name: "Arthur J. Gallagher & Co."
filed_at: "2026-03-12T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T14:25:38.008869+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.2
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.2
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Director Sherry Barrat to retire from Arthur J. Gallagher board effective May 12, 2026

## Summary
- Sherry Barrat to retire from the Board effective May 12, 2026, and will not stand for reelection at the 2026 Annual Meeting.
- Her decision is not related to any disagreement with the Company on operations, policies or practices.
- Board size will be reduced from ten to nine members upon her departure.
- The Board thanked Ms. Barrat for her years of dedicated service and contributions.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000354190-26-000069
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AJG
- cik: 0000354190
- company_name: Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
- filed_at: 2026-03-12T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.2
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.2
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/354190/000035419026000069/0000354190-26-000069-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/354190/000035419026000069/ajg-20260306.htm

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