Dowling Hales acted as exclusive financial advisor to CRES Insurance Services, LLC (“CRES” or the “Company”) in its sale to Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.  (“Gallagher”) Founded in 1996, CRES has been a leading insurance and risk management partner for real estate professionals for nearly 25 years. The Company offers real estate E&O insurance and risk management services to clients located across the United States with a concentration in the Southwest. With a team of over 30 employees, CRES has a highly respected brand in the real estate community for designing, marketing, and servicing comprehensive protection. CRES’ team will become a part of Gallagher's North American Affinity operations.