Hub International Limited has acquired the Crichton Group (TCG) and will create a new regional hub, covering its existing operations in Tennessee and expanding into Kentucky.
TCG CEO and co-chair Jimmy Ward, co-chair Bob Jackson, president Cooper Jones and senior vice president Austin Madison, will join Hub, as well as vice presidents Dan Hite, Joe Lacher, Blake Wiedman and Philip Barnes.
Jones will become president of the new Hub Mid-South enterprise, reporting to Mike Chapman, president of the hub’s south region.
TCG has a particular focus on construction, real estate, healthcare, nonprofit and social services, as well as alternative risk solutions.
Its aim is to support Hub’s specialty practices by integrating and extending the existing capabilities.
Chapman said: “TCG has a talented group of professionals with a strong commitment to growth and providing the best possible insurance solutions for clients”.
Jimmy Ward, CEO and co-chair of TCG, said: “We look forward to providing a compelling service enhancement to our clients. We will have more resources and services to deliver to them. More importantly, we will be stronger and even better with Hub.”