J. Patrick Gallagher | Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer |
Douglas Howell | Corporate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Elyse Greenspan | Wells Fargo |
David Motemaden | Evercore ISI |
Mark Hughes | Truist |
Meyer Shields | KBW |
Ryan Tunis | Autonomous Research |
Phil Stefano | Deutsche Bank |
Good afternoon, and welcome to Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.'s Second Quarter 2021 Earnings Conference Call. Participants have been placed on a listen-only mode. [Operator Instructions] Today's call is being recorded. [Operator Instructions] Some of the comments made during this conference call, including answers given in response to questions, may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the security laws.