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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000354190-26-000197"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AJG"
cik: "0000354190"
company_name: "Arthur J. Gallagher & Co."
filed_at: "2026-08-26T23:19:41+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-27T10:05:06.264178+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Gallagher CAO Cary steps down Sept 30; Koreyva named successor effective Oct 1

## Summary
- Richard C. Cary, Controller & CAO since 2001, steps down Sept 30, 2026; remains Corporate VP - Accounting until 2028 retirement.
- Kyle G. Koreyva, age 42, becomes Controller & CAO effective Oct 1, 2026; joined via AssuredPartners acquisition in Aug 2025.
- Koreyva previously AssuredPartners CAO (June 2024) and Chubb's Westchester VP Finance; no compensation changes announced.
- Cary's retirement not due to any disagreement on financials, controls, or policies.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000354190-26-000197
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AJG
- cik: 0000354190
- company_name: Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
- filed_at: 2026-08-26T23:19:41+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/354190/000035419026000197/0000354190-26-000197-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/354190/000035419026000197/ajg-20260824.htm

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