The Hilb Group Acquires WNC Health Insurance (Josh Williams Enterprises)

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

February 1, 2026

Financial Services

Hilb Group acquired a South Carolina-based property and casualty insurance and employee benefits agency with full-service risk solution capabilities. The acquisition took effect February 1, 2026 and expands Hilb Group’s presence and offerings across the Southeast, marking its 200th acquisition since 2009.

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 Allegacy Benefit Solutions

October 1, 2022

Insurance

The Hilb Group has acquired Winston-Salem-based Allegacy Benefit Solutions, effective October 1, 2022, expanding Hilb's employee benefits capabilities and presence in the Southeast. Allegacy Benefit Solutions' leadership team, including Sharon Yarborough and Chad Huff, will join Hilb Group's Southeast regional operations to broaden services for local employer clients.

The Hilb Group Acquires Dwayne Wilson Insurance & Financial Services

December 31, 2020

Insurance

The Hilb Group, LLC (THG) acquired North Carolina-based Dwayne Wilson Insurance & Financial Services, Inc., a full-service life and health insurance agency, effective December 31, 2020 (per the announcement). Dwayne Wilson and his team will join THG's Southeast region as the acquisition strengthens THG's employee benefits practice and regional presence; THG is a Carlyle Group portfolio company.

The Hilb Group Acquires Employee Benefit Advisors of the Carolinas

November 1, 2019

Insurance

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.

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.