Hub International News

Hub Int’l Acquires Canada Employee Benefits Specialist Zavitz Insurance and Wealth

Hub International Ltd., the Chicago-based insurance brokerage and financial services firm, announced it has acquired Zavitz Insurance and Wealth Inc. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Located in London, Ontario, Canada, Zavitz Insurance and Wealth provides group employee benefits, …

Hub International Acquires Pair of Michigan Agencies

Hub International Limited, a global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, announced that it has acquired A.S. Arbury and Sons, Incorporated (Arbury Insurance Agency) and the assets of Michelle L. Everett, Inc. (Michigan Insurance Associates). Terms of the transaction were …

Hub Launches High Net Worth Excess Wildfire Program in California

HUB International launched a new program to address the need for enhanced wildfire coverage of high value homes that will be offered exclusively by HUB Private Client to address the insurance and risk management needs of affluent families and individuals …

People Moves: Talkowski to Lead Nationwide Middle Market Commercial Lines Team; Showalter New Head of Client Experience at Hub Private Client

Nationwide has hired Kristina Talkowski from CNA to head up its middle market commercial lines business. Starting Oct. 16, she will be tasked with executing Nationwide’s long-term commercial lines insurance strategy for mid-sized businesses. Talkowski has 20 years of insurance …

People Moves: Starr Names Magee VP, Int’l Head of Financial Lines & Professional Liability; Hub Int’l Taps Hartman as EVP, Strategic Client Service Operation

Starr Insurance announced that Christopher Magee has joined Starr as vice president, international head of Financial Lines and Professional Liability, a new position focused on growing the business outside the U.S. and helping clients manage their risks around the world. …

Markets/Coverages: HUB International Launches Platform to Manage Insurance Needs of Franchisors, Fanchisees

HUB International Ltd. (HUB), the Chicago-based insurance brokerage and financial services firm, announced the launch of HUB Franchise Insurance Solutions, a digital platform to help franchisors and franchisees manage their insurance needs in one location. With HUB Franchisee Insurance Solutions, …

Hub Acquires Edbrooke/Stelcner Associates in Florida

Global insurance broker Hub International Limited announced that it has acquired the assets of Edbrooke/Stelcner and Associates, Inc. in Coral Gables, Florida. Edbrooke/Stelcner is an employee benefits brokerage and consulting firm specializing in the aviation, hospitality and healthcare industries, Edbrooke/Stelcner …

People Moves: Everest Insurance Names Chubb’s Browne Head of Int’l Corporate Strategy; Hub Hires Del Rio in Puerto Rico; Canopius Taps Coverys’ Moulton for MedMal

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Everest Insurance, Hub International and Canopius. A summary of these new hires follows here. Everest Insurance Names Chubb’s Browne Head of International Corporate Strategy Everest Insurance, the insurance division of Everest …

Hub International Garners Investment From PE Firm Leonard Green

Hub International Limited (HUB) said it has entered into an agreement with private equity firm Leonard Green & Partners (LGP) for an expected “substantial” minority investment with HUB’s enterprise valuation of $23 billion. The valuation is the largest for a …

Hub Acquires Brady Risk Management of New York

Global insurance broker Hub International Limited reported that it has acquired the assets of Brady Risk Management, Inc. of Huntington, New York. Brady Risk is a risk management, risk transfer and insurance firm that serves key industry segments, including restaurant …