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Hilb Group acquires Vt. insurance agency
Henrico County firm purchases Paige & Campbell Inc.
Henrico County-based insurance company the Hilb Group LLC announced Thursday it has acquired Vermont-based Paige & Campbell Inc. and its subsidiary the Taylor-Palmer Agency. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “Paige & Campbell brings a long-standing history of expertise, a reputation of outstanding service and extensive relationships that represent a terrific match for
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Atlantic Union reopens corporate offices
Bank among many with flexible work policies
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John Asbury, president and CEO of Richmond-based Atlantic Union Bankshares, has learned a lot about his employees during the pandemic. Chief among them: Many of them often don’t need to be in the office five days a week to get their work done. But he also knows that some in-office collaboration is key to the
Bermuda insurer to establish U.S. HQ in Henrico
Hamilton Insurance Group subsidiary to create 70 jobs
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Bermuda-based Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd. will invest at least $415,000 to establish the U.S. headquarters of its subsidiary in Henrico County, a project estimated to create more than 70 jobs, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Friday. Hamilton’s wholly owned subsidiary, Hamilton Select Insurance Inc., is a commercial insurer that underwrites excess and surplus insurance. “Henrico County
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Hilb Group acquires N.J. risk management firm
Henrico County insurer adds E.B. Cohen Insurance and Risk Management
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Henrico County-based insurance company The Hilb Group LLC announced Thursday that it has acquired New Jersey-based E.B. Cohen Insurance and Risk Management. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “E.B. Cohen aligns perfectly with our strategy for growing among industry leaders — bringing a terrific history of insurance and risk management experience and expertise,
Va. Beach insurance agency taps CFO
Shawn McArdle joins Choice Financial Group from Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
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Shawn McArdle is Choice Financial Group’s new chief financial officer, the Virginia Beach-based insurance agency announced Wednesday. “Shawn’s ability to provide financial leadership allows Choice’s senior management team to focus on identifying the right partners for the platform,” Choice President Richard Braun said in a statement. “Shawn’s experience will be instrumental as we continue to
Allianz promotes North American CEO to global position
Elena Edwards now Chief Markets Officer; Jeff Wright to lead U.S. unit
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Henrico County-based travel insurance company Allianz Partners USA has promoted CEO Elena Edwards to chief markets officer at the company’s French parent company, Allianz Partners Group. Jeff Wright, the company’s chief financial officer, is succeeding Edwards as CEO of the U.S. business unit. Edwards will retain her position as CEO for North America overseeing the
Reston HR firm acquired by New York insurance broker
NFP Corp. closed its acquisition of Helios HR LLC in January
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New York-based insurance broker and consultant NFP Corp. announced Thursday it had acquired Reston-based Helios HR LLC. Financial terms of the transaction, which closed in January, were not disclosed. “I’m excited to welcome the Helios HR team to NFP,” Ethan Foxman, NFP’s Atlantic region president, said in a statement. “We’re adding depth to our capabilities,
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National Flood Insurance Program sees pricing changes
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Hampton Roads is besieged by hurricanes, nor’easters and full moon tidal surges, but it’s not just coastal Virginia homes and businesses that are threatened by increased flooding. “Climate change is causing the state as a whole to deal with flooding and flood- related issues. It impacts a lot of people throughout the state,” says Michael
Hilb Group founder to lead acquisitions for Virginia Beach firm
Robert “Bob” Hilb will lead mergers and acquisitions for insurance agency Choice Financial Group
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Robert “Bob” Hilb will lead mergers and acquisitions at Virginia Beach-based insurance agency Choice Financial Group and continue to serve as a senior adviser and board member, the company announced Wednesday. “Bob’s experience and knowledge assisted my agency in achieving 700% growth from 2018 to 2021,” Richard Braun, Choice president and founder, said in a
Markel promotes Hollis Zyglocke to lead mid-Atlantic region
Zyglocke will lead region stretching to Pennsylvania, South Carolina
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Glen Allen-based Fortune 500 holding company for insurance, reinsurance and investment operations Markel Corp. has promoted Hollis Zyglocke to regional president, mid-Atlantic region, for the company’s Markel Specialty division, the company announced Thursday. Zyglocke will lead the region within Markel Specialty’s east territory. The region she will lead includes Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia,