Market moves.(merger between John L. Wortham & Son L.P and AGA Inc.,)(Marsh & McLennan Cos.management of offices)(acquisition of Blue Bell Funding Inc. by Companion Life Insurance Co) From: Business Insurance | Date: December 10, 2007 | COPYRIGHT 2007 Crain Communications, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright information

Wortham adds Dallas brokerage to fold

DALLAS-Houston-based brokerage John L. Wortham & Son L.P. has merged with Texas AGA Inc., a Dallas-based brokerage specializing in explosives, oil and gas, chemical, railroad and other difficult-to-place insurance and risk services.

Texas AGA founders Fred Bangs and Ralph Hamm, both managing directors following the merger, "are experts in very unique risks,'' John Deal, managing director of Wortham Insurance & Risk Management in Dallas, said in a statement.

Mr. Hamm said the combined operations "would make a significant mark in ...

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