The Hilb Group Acquires HR Knowledge, Inc.

The Hilb Group Acquires Kerr-Boswell, Inc.

December 1, 2019

Insurance

The Hilb Group, LLC (THG), a Richmond-based middle-market insurance brokerage and portfolio company of The Carlyle Group, acquired Bristol, Virginia-based Kerr-Boswell, Inc., effective December 1, 2019. Kerr-Boswell's staff will continue operating from their Bristol location under THG's Abingdon, VA operations as part of THG's strategy to expand its regional footprint in Virginia.

The Hilb Group Acquires The Keane Insurance Group

May 22, 2019

Financial Services

The Hilb Group, a Richmond-based, Abry Partners-backed insurance brokerage, acquired The Keane Insurance Group of St. Louis effective May 1, 2019. The deal expands THG's national footprint into Missouri and adds The Keane Insurance Group's medical professional liability expertise; John Keane and KIG's associates will join THG and continue operating out of their St. Louis office.

Hilb Group Expands into Kentucky with Acquisition of Multi-line Insurance Agency

July 1, 2025

Insurance

The Hilb Group, a Richmond, Virginia-based property & casualty and employee benefits brokerage, has acquired a Kentucky-based multi-line insurance agency effective July 1, 2025. The deal adds Kentucky to Hilb Group's footprint as part of its ongoing roll-up strategy as a Carlyle-backed platform.

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.

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.