Chicago and Irvine, California – Hub International Limited (Hub), a leading global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, and Western Growers Association (WG) announced that Hub has acquired the retail insurance brokerage business of Western Growers Insurance Services (WGIS).
The acquisition will enhance Hub’s services in the agribusiness industry and better position WGIS for long-term growth through expanded scale and capabilities. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
With 10 offices located in California and Arizona, WGIS provides full-service risk mitigation and management solutions, including insurance products and employee benefits. Their focus on the agribusiness and farm industry supports Hub’s Specialty practices by complementing and strengthening its existing capabilities.
“We are excited to welcome the WGIS team to Hub,” said Darren Caesar, CEO of Hub Central & Northern California (Hub CNC). “California is one of the largest agricultural markets in the country, and WGIS’ depth of knowledge and experience will bolster our offerings to clients in this key industry.”
As a result of the transaction, WGIS’ current clients will gain access to a wider variety of insurance solutions, while maintaining a strong connection with best-in-class regional expertise in the agriculture and food space.
Jeff Gullickson, President of WGIS; Jodi Martin, Director, Employee Benefits Leader; Natalie Berend, Senior Director, P&C Leader; Ken Cooper, Director, Operations & Risk Strategy Leader; and the WGIS team will join Hub CNC. Gullickson will become head of the Agribusiness practice in the region and will continue to serve in his position as President of WGIS following the transaction.
“Not only does Hub offer expanded scale and capabilities for WGIS, Hub also has a deep understanding of the agriculture industry. This transaction allows WGIS to focus on its core services while also providing industry-leading services and capabilities to our members and clients, both in employee benefits and commercial lines,” said Dave Puglia, President and CEO of WG.”
MarshBerry served as an advisor to WG.
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