AmWINS Group, Inc. says it will acquire Gresham &Associates, Inc. in a deal that is expected to close by the end ofthe year.

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Financial terms of the transaction were not released, says anAmWINS spokesman.

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Established in 1979 by Jim Gresham, Gresham placed $340 millionin premium last year. The firm currently has nine offices primarilyin the South, with three offices in Florida.

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AmWins says that once the acquisition is complete, the combinedfirm will place more than $7.5 billion in annual premiums and behome to nearly 2,800 employees in 90 offices across 18countries.

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In conjunction with the acquisition, Tony Gresham, currentpresident of Gresham & Associates, will assume the additionalrole of chief executive officer of Gresham & Associates withresponsibility for all sales and business operations. Jim Greshamwill continue as chairman of Gresham & Associates.

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