Hilb Rogal & Hobbs Names Crowley as President

Hilb Rogal & Hobbs Company, the large insurance and risk management intermediary based in Richmoind, Va., has appointed F. Michael Crowley to the position of president. In this role, Crowley will have overall responsibility for profit and loss, revenue growth, trading relationships and executive management of HRH’s more than 120 retail insurance operations.

Crowley joined HRH as executive vice president and national director for property and casualty in 2004. He has been instrumental in developing HRH’s strategies for risk management and middle-market property and casualty accounts, attracting and retaining top industry talent and maintaining strong relationships with national and regional insurance companies.

Prior to joining HRH, Crowley was president and chief operating officer and ultimately vice chairman of Palmer & Cay, Inc. During his 13-year tenure at Palmer & Cay, the company grew from a small regional firm to a top 20 U.S. brokerage company.

His career began in 1974 with Johnson and Higgins, where he served in several senior management positions including senior vice president, Virginia operations.