Hilb Group Acquires New Jersey’s E.B. Cohen Insurance

The Hilb Group said it has acquired E.B. Cohen Insurance and Risk Management, expanding the company’s presence in the tri-state area.

E.B. Cohen has offices in both Roseland, New Jersey, and New York, New York and provides insurance and risk management services with a focus on hospitality, real estate, and small businesses.

Agency principals David and Neil Owens and their employees will join the Hilb Group’s tri-state regional operations.

The Hilb Group is a property/casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and advisory firm headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. The company has completed more than 130 acquisitions and now has more than 100 offices in 22 states. Hilb Group is a portfolio company of The Carlyle Group.