Hub International Acquires Diversified Risk Insurance Brokers

Hub International Limited recently announced that its California subsidiary has acquired FLF, Inc. d/b/a Diversified Risk Insurance Brokers, Inc. (DRIB), a California-based insurance brokerage. DRIB’s operation in Emeryville, California will become part of Hub International of California Insurance Services, Inc. (HUB California), and will be moved into HUB California’s Pleasant Hill office in the first quarter of 2008. The combined operations in Pleasant Hill will have revenues in excess of $11 million and approximately 50 staff members.

Published on November 9, 2007

"We are excited to have the team at DRIB join forces with our already successful office in Pleasant Hill," said Kirk Christ, president of HUB California. "For some time now, we have been looking to expand our presence in the Northern California market, and this acquisition adds the right people and enhances the opportunities for future growth. "

"This transaction benefits our employees, clients and business partners as we will soon offer a broader spectrum of services and expertise," said Stephen Meeker of DRIB.

Headquartered in Chicago, IL, Hub International Limited is a leading North American insurance brokerage that provides a broad array of property and casualty, reinsurance, life and health, employee benefits, investment and risk management products and services through offices located in the United States and Canada.