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Hub acquires U.S. midwest brokerage

Broker consolidator Hub International Ltd (TSX, NYSE: HBG) has acquired Cincinnati-based Fifth Third Insurance Services Inc. from Fifth Third Bancorp, creating a midwest “hub”.Hub paid $37 million cash for the agency, which has annual revenue of US$25 million from its p&c and employee benefits business. Fifth Third’s life and title insurance business has been acquired […]

By Canadian Underwriter | January 2, 2003

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Hub plans for increased earnings for 2002, 2003

Broker consolidator Hub International Ltd. (TSX, NYSE: HBG) has issued earnings guidance suggesting it will increase earnings for the 2002 yearend and into 2003.Hub expects Canadian GAAP earnings of US$0.22-$0.24 pre diluted share in the fourth quarter of this year, bringing yearend earnings to US$1.01-$1.02 per share, which the company had targeted.The company also expects […]

By Canadian Underwriter | December 12, 2002

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News: Wawanesa Mutual

Wawanesa Mutual has teamed up with EDS Canada to implement a new technology infrastructure to address key business practices including policy management and claims. The system is meant to be adaptable to future IT initiatives without interrupting workflow. “At Wawanesa our over-riding concern is the customer,” says CEO Gregg Hanson, “but we need the best […]

November 30, 2002

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Hub announces U.S. PO pricing

Broker network consolidator Hub International Ltd. (TSE: HBG) has announced an initial U.S. public offering of 6,000,000 common shares priced at US$14 a share. Hub International has granted the PO’s underwriters an option to offer up to 900,000 additional shares to cover over-allotments, The new common shares will begin trading on the New York Stock […]

June 30, 2002

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