Union Bank of California Names Janes CEO of Insurance Subsidiary

Union Bank of California North America, based in San Francisco, has named Michael A. Janes CEO of its insurance subsidiary, UnionBanc Insurance Services Inc. Janes joins the agency from Hilb, Rogal & Hobbs Co. where he was regional director of its West Coast operations.

Janes started his insurance career at the Hartford Insurance Co. in 1981 before joining HRH in 1986 and most recently managed a staff of 520 insurance professionals. Janes has operating and acquisition experience. A graduate of the University of Connecticut, he is also a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter.

UnionBanc Insurance Services Inc. recently announced the consolidation of its insurance operation under the UnionBanc Insurance Services umbrella. The new agency will be co-branded with the three original agencies of Armstong/Robitaille Business and Insurance Services, John Burnham Insurance and Tanner Insurance Brokers for the foreseeable future. The insurance operation currently has nine offices located in San Diego, Irvine, Fullerton, Glendale, Pleasanton, San Rafael, Stockton, Sacramento and in Portland, Oregon. Annual revenue exceeds $80 million and the company employs 415 insurance professionals.