Hub International News

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 …

People Moves: WTW Names Doddington N.A. Proposition Leader; HUB Adds to Private Client Leadership Team

WTW Names Doddington North America Proposition Leader WTW has appointed Laura Doddington as North America proposition leader – pricing, product, claims and underwriting personal lines for insurance consulting and technology. Doddington is based in Toronto, Canada. Doddington joins London, England-based …

Hub Acquires Weiss-Schantz Agency in Pennsylvania

Global insurance broker Hub International Limited reports it has acquired the assets of Weiss-Schantz Agency in Pennsylvania. Located in Lehigh Valley and serving eastern Pennsylvania, Weiss Schantz is an independent insurance agency that serves commercial and municipal insurance clients Tim …

People Moves: Batt Is Trium Cyber Head of Product; Tyng New Lead of HDI U.S. Captive Solutions; SiriusPoint Names Sigle Head of Claims; HUB Hires Chief HRO

Lloyd’s Trium Cyber Appoints Batt as Head of Product Trium Cyber, the first entity approved by Lloyd’s to launch a monoline cyber syndicate, has appointed Jeffrey Batt as head of product. As head of product, Batt will focus on underwriting …

Takeaways from Our Conversation on Cannabis Price Volatility in 2023

Volatile cannabis flower prices in states with developed cannabis programs will impact insurance buying, while capacity will still be a challenge in 2023. Those were among the forecasts for the year from three subject matter experts. For our latest podcast …

Markets/Coverages: kWh Analytics, Aspen Partner on Property for Renewables; Hub Starts People & Tech Consulting; DUAL New Fine Art Program

kWh Analytics, Aspen Partner on Property Insurance for Renewables kWh Analytics, a leader in climate insurance, announced the launch of property insurance for renewable energy assets with capacity partner Aspen Insurance. This new product will provide coverage against physical damage …

Chicago-based Hub to Offer Cannabis Dispensary Insurance Digital Platform

Chicago, Illinois-based Hub International Limited is launching Hub Cannabis Dispensary Insurance, accessible through HUB’s digital commercial insurance platform. The announcement marks HUB’s ongoing effort to expand its digital product portfolio for small businesses, as well as Hubs’s ongoing collaboration with …

Markets/Coverages: Hub International Launches Professional & Exec Risk Practice

Hub International Limited (HUB) on Nov. 9 announced the launch of its Professional & Executive Risk (ProEx) Specialty Practice. The new practice brings together over 100 HUB specialists with executive liability, professional liability, tech/cyber, and transactional risk insurance placement capabilities, …