Walter D.  Bay net worth and biography

Walter Bay Biography and Net Worth

General Counsel of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Walter D. Bay joined Gallagher in 2007. As General Counsel, he manages the global legal team and advised senior management and the company’s Board of Directors on a wide range of issues, including regulatory and legal compliance, securities law, corporate governance, litigation, and mergers and acquisitions.

Mr. Bay has more than 20 years of legal and business experience. He began his career at Chase Manhattan Bank. After attending law school, he joined Harter, Secrest & Emery LLP, where he became a partner in the law firm’s corporate department. In 2000, he joined GE Capital Services, first at its mergers and acquisitions counsel and then as general counsel for GE Commercial Distribution Finance.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the College of Wooster and a Juris Doctorate, with honors, from the George Washington University National Law Center.

What is Walter D. Bay's net worth?

The estimated net worth of Walter D. Bay is at least $9.24 million as of July 30th, 2024. Mr. Bay owns 30,053 shares of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. stock worth more than $9,244,002 as of December 3rd. This net worth estimate does not reflect any other investments that Mr. Bay may own. Additionally, Mr. Bay receives an annual salary of $3,410,000.00 as General Counsel at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.. Learn More about Walter D. Bay's net worth.

How old is Walter D. Bay?

Mr. Bay is currently 61 years old. There are 7 older executives and no younger executives at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.. The oldest executive at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is Mr. J. Patrick Gallagher Jr., Chairman & CEO, who is 72 years old. Learn More on Walter D. Bay's age.

What is Walter D. Bay's salary?

As the General Counsel of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Mr. Bay earns $3,410,000.00 per year. There are 4 executives that earn more than Mr. Bay. The highest earning executive at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is Mr. J. Patrick Gallagher Jr., Chairman & CEO, who commands a salary of $10,080,000.00 per year. Learn More on Walter D. Bay's salary.

How do I contact Walter D. Bay?

The corporate mailing address for Mr. Bay and other Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. executives is 2850 GOLF ROAD, ROLLING MEADOWS IL, 60008. Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. can also be reached via phone at (630) 773-3800 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on Walter D. Bay's contact information.

Has Walter D. Bay been buying or selling shares of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.?

Walter D. Bay has not been actively trading shares of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. during the past quarter. Most recently, Walter D. Bay sold 6,335 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, July 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $284.06, for a transaction totalling $1,799,520.10. Following the completion of the sale, the general counsel now directly owns 30,053 shares of the company's stock, valued at $8,536,855.18. Learn More on Walter D. Bay's trading history.

Who are Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.'s active insiders?

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.'s insider roster includes Sherry Barrat (Director), William Bax (Director), Walter Bay (General Counsel), Richard Cary (CAO), Joel Cavaness (VP), Frank English, Jr. (Director), Patrick Gallagher (VP), Thomas Gallagher (VP), J. Gallagher, Jr. (CEO), Douglas Howell (CFO), Scott Hudson (VP), David Johnson (Director), Kay McCurdy (Director), Christopher Mead (VP), Michael Pesch (Corporate Vice President, Chief Executive Officer, Global Brokerage - Americas), Susan Pietrucha (Insider), and William Ziebell (VP). Learn More on Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.'s active insiders.

Are insiders buying or selling shares of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.?

During the last year, insiders at the financial services provider sold shares 20 times. They sold a total of 151,126 shares worth more than $39,623,239.27. The most recent insider tranaction occured on October, 28th when VP Christopher E Mead sold 2,800 shares worth more than $803,600.00. Insiders at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. own 1.6% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co..

Information on this page was last updated on 10/28/2024.

Walter D. Bay Insider Trading History at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

Transaction DateBuy/SellNumber of SharesAverage Share PriceTotal TransactionShares Held After TransactionDetails
7/30/2024Sell6,335$284.06$1,799,520.1030,053View SEC Filing Icon  
6/18/2024Sell8,303$262.74$2,181,530.2236,388View SEC Filing Icon  
5/20/2024Sell800$257.24$205,792.0044,691View SEC Filing Icon  
5/17/2024Sell8,717$257.00$2,240,269.0044,691View SEC Filing Icon  
9/15/2023Sell21,800$232.00$5,057,600.0044,691View SEC Filing Icon  
8/9/2022Sell5,100$181.00$923,100.0038,217View SEC Filing Icon  
3/16/2022Sell7,500$162.00$1,215,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
12/10/2020Sell12,600$119.23$1,502,298.0033,022View SEC Filing Icon  
12/16/2019Sell1,944$95.32$185,302.0867,644View SEC Filing Icon  
2/15/2019Sell13,800$80.00$1,104,000.0026,084View SEC Filing Icon  
9/14/2018Sell3,985$75.09$299,233.6516,269View SEC Filing Icon  
8/16/2018Sell9,100$71.95$654,745.0026,369View SEC Filing Icon  
1/29/2018Sell1,500$70.15$105,225.0013,284View SEC Filing Icon  
2/2/2017Sell6,600$54.04$356,664.0019,853View SEC Filing Icon  
2/5/2015Sell7,843$46.50$364,699.50View SEC Filing Icon  
9/13/2012Sell4,958$37.00$183,446.00View SEC Filing Icon  
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Walter D. Bay Buying and Selling Activity at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Company Overview

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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., together with its subsidiaries, provides insurance and reinsurance brokerage, consulting, and third-party property/casualty claims settlement and administration services to entities and individuals worldwide. It operates in Brokerage and Risk Management segments. The Brokerage segment offers retail and wholesale insurance and reinsurance brokerage services; assists retail brokers and other non-affiliated brokers in the placement of specialized and hard-to-place insurance; and acts as a brokerage wholesaler, managing general agent, and managing general underwriter for distributing specialized insurance coverages to underwriting enterprises. This segment performs activities, including marketing, underwriting, issuing policies, collecting premiums, appointing and supervising other agents, paying claims, and negotiating reinsurance; and offers services in the areas of insurance and reinsurance placement, risk of loss management, and management of employer sponsored benefit programs. The Risk Management segment provides contract claim settlement and administration services; and claims management, loss control consulting, and insurance property appraisal services. The company offers its services through a network of correspondent brokers and consultants. It serves commercial, industrial, public, religious, and nonprofit entities, as well as underwriting enterprises. Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.
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Today's Range

Now: $307.59
Low: $302.89
High: $308.85

50 Day Range

MA: $291.41
Low: $277.93
High: $315.16

2 Week Range

Now: $307.59
Low: $218.63
High: $316.72

Volume

294,705 shs

Average Volume

851,738 shs

Market Capitalization

$67.49 billion

P/E Ratio

58.59

Dividend Yield

0.77%

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0.74