Hilb Group Buys Wilmington Brokerage

The Hilb Group has acquired JWB Insurance Group, a brokerage that provides employee benefits and commercial insurance in Wilmington, North Carolina. The transaction became effective Aug. 1, Hilb Group said in a press release. JWB is Hilb Group’s seventh acquisition in 2015 and will continue operating under its current leadership. The addition of JWB Insurance Group continues The Hilb Group’s national expansion plan and strengthens its East Coast presence, the brokerage said. Hilb Group, based in Richmond, Virginia, specializes in middle-market risks. It is owned by Abry Partners,...