The Hilb Group Acquires Employee Benefit Advisors of the Carolinas
November 1, 2019
The Hilb Group, LLC (a portfolio company of Abry Partners) acquired Charlotte-based Employee Benefit Advisors of the Carolinas, LLC effective November 1, 2019. EBA will join THG’s Southeast benefits operations, with EBA Principal Suzy Johnson joining THG’s team to support regional growth in employee benefits for small- to mid-market clients.
- Buyers
- The Hilb Group, LLC, Abry Partners
- Targets
- Employee Benefit Advisors of the Carolinas, LLC
- Platforms
- The Hilb Group, LLC
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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