Hylant named a Best Place to Work in Insurance for 18th consecutive year. Recognition reflects Hylant's ongoing commitment to culture, people, and purpose. October 2, 2026 Toledo, OH - October 2, 2026 - Hylant, one of the largest privately held insurance brokers in the United States, is proud to announce it has been named a Best Place to Work in Insurance by Business Insurance for the 18th consecutive year. The annual program, presented by Business Insurance and Best Companies Group, recognizes agents, brokers, insurers, and other providers with the highest levels of employee engagement and satisfaction. Honorees are selected through a two-part assessment: an employer questionnaire covering policies, practices, and demographics, and a confidential employee survey. Responses are evaluated across eight areas, including leadership and planning, corporate culture and communications, role satisfaction, work environment, training and development, and pay and benefits. "What makes this one meaningful is who it comes from," said Bubba Berenzweig, CEO of Hylant. "This award is decided by our employees, so 18 years in a row is really 18 years of them telling us we're getting it right." Because the honor is based largely on direct employee feedback, it carries particular weight at Hylant, where culture has been a defining trait since the firm's founding in 1935. What began as a family-owned agency in Toledo has grown into a nationally recognized brokerage, with a continued focus on personalized service, integrity, and long-term relationships. About Hylant. Hylant is among the largest privately held insurance brokers in the United States, renowned for both expertise and high-touch service. Since 1935, Hylant has helped clients identify and address risk-related challenges before they become unmanageable by delivering solutions unique to their circumstances. Hylant offers comprehensive risk management consultation, alternative risk financing services, business insurance brokerage, employee benefits brokerage and consultation, small business insurance and personal insurance services. Hylant provides solutions locally, nationally, and internationally.

New consulting manager promoted at Hylant. Claire Richardson (pictured) has announced that she has been promoted to a consulting manager at Hylant. In a statement on LinkedIn she said that she is grateful for the opportunity and looking forward to continuing to grow, lead, and support what she describe ed as the exceptional Hylant Consulting team. Richardson interned with the Hylant Global Captive Solutions team before joining full-time in June 2021 as a captive consultant to work on educating stakeholders, completing feasibility studies and strategic review analyses, executing domicile analyses, and client-specific data analysis to provide the best service and value to clients of any size and industry looking to alternative risk transfer solutions. She was promoted to senior captive consultant in September 2024 and was one of Captive International's FORTY Under 40 alumni the same year. Her expertise continues to grow through her involvement in the captives industry as she is a part of the conference planning committees for the North Carolina Captive Insurance Association and the Vermont Captive Insurance Association. Richardson serves on the Captive Insurance Companies Association's NEXTGen board, and additionally as co-chair on subcommittees NEXTGen and Amplify Women initiatives, empowering young and diverse talent. She sits on the CISR board of governors for The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research. Editor's picks. 30 September 2026 11 September 2026 10 September 2026 2 September 2026 19 August 2026

Hylant named to 2026 RISE Elite 50 Internships List. Repeat national recognition reflects Hylant's commitment to developing next-generation talent. October 1, 2026 Toledo, OH October 1, 2026 - Hylant, one of the largest privately held insurance brokers in the United States, is proud to announce its internship program has been named to the 2026 RISE Elite 50 Internships List for the second consecutive year. The annual recognition identifies the top 50 internship programs in the insurance industry nationwide. Each year, RISE (Rising Insurance Star Executives) evaluates and celebrates organizations that are shaping the future of the industry by creating impactful, high-quality internship experiences. Honorees are selected based on mentorship opportunities, leadership development, experiential learning, professional development, and overall program impact. For the second year in a row, Hylant was also recognized in the "Dedicated to Practical Learning" category, highlighting the program's emphasis on real-world experience and meaningful skill development. Hylant's internship program provides students with immersive, hands-on experience across multiple areas of the insurance and risk management industry, including business insurance, employee benefits, risk management, and client services. Participants work directly with clients, contribute to strategic initiatives, and collaborate with experienced professionals who are passionate about mentorship and career development. Interns also complete a team capstone challenge and can qualify for a $5,000 scholarship through the Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers. "Earning this recognition a second year in a row tells us the program is working the way we intended," said Deb Bubp, Chief People Officer at Hylant. "Our interns take on real work, learn from people who are invested in their growth, and many of them come back to build careers here. That's the outcome we care about most." About Hylant. Hylant is among the largest privately held insurance brokers in the United States, renowned for both expertise and high-touch service. Since 1935, Hylant has helped clients identify and address risk-related challenges before they become unmanageable by delivering solutions unique to their circumstances. Hylant offers comprehensive risk management consultation, alternative risk financing services, business insurance brokerage, employee benefits brokerage and consultation, small business insurance and personal insurance services. Hylant provides solutions locally, nationally, and internationally.