James Barton Named CEO at Canadian Hub Unit

Hub International Limited (NYSE:HBG)(TSX:HBG) announced Friday that James S. Barton will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer and President of Hub International Barton ("Hub Barton"), a Canadian subsidiary of Hub International. Barton succeeds R. Craig Barton, the founder of Barton Insurance, who will serve as Chairman. "Jim Barton has demonstrated a profound understanding of our corporate philosophy and the values that have guided Hub Barton to become an industry leader in British Columbia," said Martin P. Hughes, chairman and chief executive officer of Hub International Limited. "Lik...