Hilb Group Acquires Clark & Lavey Benefits Solutions, Inc. and InCap

Hilb Group Acquires New Hampshire-Based Property & Casualty Business

February 1, 2025

Insurance

The Hilb Group, a Richmond-based property & casualty and employee benefits brokerage (and portfolio company of The Carlyle Group), acquired a New Hampshire-based property and casualty business that expands its P&C offerings in New England. The acquisition took effect in early 2025 and is an add-on to Hilb Group’s existing platform as it continues regional expansion.

Hilb Group Acquires Massachusetts-based Property and Casualty Business

January 1, 2025

Insurance

The Hilb Group announced it has acquired a Massachusetts-based property and casualty insurance business effective January 1, 2025, expanding the firm's P&C footprint in New England. Hilb Group, a Richmond, Virginia-based insurance brokerage and advisory firm that is a portfolio company of The Carlyle Group, said the deal adds to its regional offerings as part of an ongoing acquisition strategy.

Hilb Group Acquires New Jersey Property and Casualty Firm

November 1, 2025

Insurance

Hilb Group announced the acquisition of a New Jersey-based property and casualty business, effective November 1, 2025, to expand its footprint in the Tri‑State region. Hilb Group is a portfolio company of The Carlyle Group and continues to grow through strategic add-on acquisitions.

Hilb Group Acquires South Carolina Property & Casualty and Employee Benefits Agency

February 1, 2026

Insurance

Hilb Group, a Carlyle-backed insurance brokerage, completed its 200th acquisition with the addition of an undisclosed South Carolina-based property & casualty and employee benefits agency effective February 1, 2026. The deal expands Hilb Group's Southeast footprint and enhances its full-service risk solution capabilities across property & casualty and employee benefits offerings.

Hilb Group Acquires Cook & Company Insurance Services

August 1, 2022

Insurance

The Hilb Group acquired Cook & Company Insurance Services, a Hanover, Massachusetts-based employee benefits and medical stop-loss brokerage, effective August 1, 2022. The add-on expands Hilb Group’s New England presence and enhances its employee benefits offerings; agency principal Sue Shillue and her team joined Hilb Group's New England regional operations.

The Carlyle Group to Acquire Majority Interest in The Hilb Group

October 30, 2019

Insurance

The Carlyle Group has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in The Hilb Group from Abry Partners; financial terms were not disclosed. Hilb, a Richmond-based insurance brokerage with more than 900 associates and 91 branch offices, will retain significant ownership by its management team and employee shareholders as Carlyle supports further organic growth and targeted M&A.