Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) 10-Q 2003 Q3 Quarterly report

Exhibit 32.2

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer

I, Douglas K. Howell, the chief financial officer of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., certify that (i) the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2003 (the “Form 10-Q”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and (ii) the information contained in the Form 10-Q fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. and its subsidiaries.

Date: October 23, 2003

/s/ Douglas K. Howell        

Douglas K. Howell

Vice President

Chief Financial Officer

(principal financial officer)