Hub International Limited (HUB), a leading global insurance brokerage, announced today that it named Marc Cohen, currently Regional President of HUB East Region, as President of HUB International; Lawrence (Larry) Lineker, currently President of HUB Canada, as Executive Vice President of HUB International; and Richard (Rick) Gulliver, currently President of HUB International, as Vice Chairman of HUB International. All positions to be effective January 1, 2017. All will report to Martin P. Hughes, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer, HUB International. 
The appointments will fortify HUB's executive leadership to support significant growth through mergers and acquisitions, organic growth and future business strategies that address industry changes.
"We have a tremendous depth of experience and talent within HUB, which made the decision to promote from within compelling," stated Hughes. "It was a logical step in our business planning to put the right people in place to support our growth and to address the changing dynamics in the insurance industry."
Cohen will be responsible for driving continued growth and productivity improvements across HUB.
Lineker will be responsible for bringing innovation to HUB given changing customer and workforce demands.
Gulliver will continue to lead and grow HUB's M&A activity.