Hub International California Names New CEO

Hub International Limited announced the appointment of Kathy M. Quintana as president and chief executive officer of the company’s Los Angeles-based office, Hub International of California Inc.

Quintana, who has been serving as chief operating officer of Hub California since 2001, succeeds Frank C. Hayes. Hayes will continue to remain active in Hub California, serving as chairman of the company. Both Quintana and Hayes will report to Kirk Christ, president of Hub International’s regional hub in California.

Quintana joined Hooper, Hayes & Associates Inc. (Hooper, Hayes) in 1998 as vice president of Operations and was appointed senior vice president and chief operating officer in 2001. Hub International acquired Hooper, Hayes in 2002.

Prior to joining Hooper, Hayes, Quintana spent 24 years with a global insurance broker. She served as executive vice president and managing director of the Orange County, Calif. office where she was also instrumental in directing the Claims Management activities for the western region.