RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hilb Group, LLC
("THG") is pleased to announce the acquisition of Hockman Insurance
Agency, Inc ("HIA") of Tampa, FL.
The transaction was effective January
1st, 2013. HIA will continue to operate at its
current location under the leadership of Ron Hockman.
Founded in 1961, HIA has a long history of providing commercial
and personal protection for business owners and residents of the
greater Tampa area. Robert J Hilb,
President and CEO of THG said, "Ron
Hockman was one of the very first agency owners I met with
when we were launching THG three years ago. Ron's high level of
integrity and entrepreneurial spirit made him a natural fit with
THG. We're delighted to complete this transaction, our first in the
state of Florida, and we welcome
Ron and his team to THG."
Ron Hockman, President of HIA
added , "When it comes time to sell your agency, I've always
believed finding the right people and culture are important. We are
very excited to be a part of the Hilb Group team and look forward
to expanding our services to our clients and prospects."
The Hilb Group was founded in 2009 by Robert H. Hilb, the former founder, CEO and
Chairman of Hilb, Rogal and Hobbs (NYSE: HRH), and Robert J. Hilb, a former corporate VP of HRH.
The Hilb Group seeks to grow through targeted acquisitions in the
middle market insurance brokerage space. The company is
headquartered in Richmond, VA with
offices in Virginia, Georgia, Florida, North
Carolina, Tennessee,
Maryland and New York.
SOURCE The Hilb Group, LLC