Hub International Acquires Western Growers Insurance Services in California

Hub International Ltd. acquired the retail insurance brokerage business of Western Growers Insurance Services in a move aimed at expanding Hub’s services in the agribusiness industry.

WGIS has 10 offices located in California and Arizona. The firm provides 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.

Joining Hub CNC are the WGIS team, incuding: Jeff Gullickson, president of WGIS, Jodi Martin, director, employee benefits leader; Natalie Berend, senior director, P/C leader; and Ken Cooper, director, operations & risk strategy leader.

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.

Western Growers represents local and regional family farmers growing fresh produce in California, Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico.

Chicago, Illinois-based Hub is an insurance broker and financial services firm providing risk management, insurance, employee benefits, retirement and wealth management products and services.