The Hilb Group Acquires William H. Connolly & Co.

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.

The Hilb Group Acquires Hiram Cohen & Son, Inc.

December 22, 2020

Insurance

The Hilb Group, LLC (THG) acquired New York-based Hiram Cohen & Son, Inc. (HCS) effective December 1, 2020. HCS, a fourth-generation property & casualty insurance agency founded in 1919 and based in Williston Park, New York, will continue operating under its existing leadership as part of THG's Tri-State operations; THG is a Carlyle-backed insurance brokerage pursuing growth through strategic add-on acquisitions.

The Hilb Group Acquires Wickford Insurance Agency, Inc.

December 1, 2019

Insurance

The Hilb Group, LLC (THG) acquired Rhode Island-based Wickford Insurance Agency, Inc., effective December 1, 2019. The acquisition expands THG's property & casualty operations in New England; THG is a Richmond, Virginia-based, middle-market insurance brokerage and a portfolio company of The Carlyle Group.

The Hilb Group Acquires Insurance Trustees, Inc.

December 21, 2017

Insurance

The Hilb Group, LLC (a Richmond-based, PE-backed insurance agency) has acquired Insurance Trustees, Inc., an Indiana-based property & casualty and employee benefits agency, effective December 1, 2017. Insurance Trustees will continue to operate from its Garrett, Indiana office under its existing name, joining THG’s growing platform to strengthen the firm’s geographic presence in Indiana.

The Hilb Group Acquires Clark-Mortenson Insurance

April 14, 2016

Insurance

The Hilb Group has acquired Clark-Mortenson Insurance, a New Hampshire–based insurance and financial services agency, effective April 1 with undisclosed terms. Clark-Mortenson (about 48 employees) will keep its name and local leadership while joining Hilb's platform to expand the buyer's presence in New England.

The Hilb Group Acquires Dowling & O'Neil

February 9, 2016

Insurance

The Hilb Group, a Richmond-based insurance agency and portfolio company of ABRY Partners, has acquired Hyannis, Massachusetts-based Dowling & O'Neil effective Feb. 1, 2016. Dowling & O'Neil's co-owners Rob Miller and Mark McCartin will continue to lead the 31-employee agency, which expands THG's New England footprint and adds expertise in high-net-worth personal lines and healthcare facility coverage.