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HUB International elevates four leaders to drive next-generation growth and scalability. HUB's new appointments stay true to its broker-led culture * Four leadership appointments across the U.S. and Canada, effective Jan. 1, 2027: * Andrew Forchelli elevated to Executive Vice President, enterprise-wide, overseeing key lines of business * Carol Mills named Chief Sales Officer, enterprise-wide * Billy Hobson appointed President, HUB Southern California * Tim Geddes named President, HUB Coastal, Canada * HUB honors broker-built legacy while accelerating its path to next-generation scale Chicago, September 23, 2026 - Hub International Holdings, Inc. (HUB), a leading global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, announced today a series of strategic leadership appointments across the United States and Canada, effective January 1, 2027. These changes strengthen HUB's regional and national capabilities, sharpen client focus and position the firm for continued scalability in support of its long-term growth strategy. The appointments include the elevation of Andrew Forchelli to Executive Vice President of HUB and Carol Mills as Chief Sales Officer of HUB, both enterprise-wide; and the appointments of Billy Hobson as President of HUB's Southern California region; and, in Canada, Tim Geddes as President of HUB Coastal. "These appointments reflect the next chapter in how HUB operates and grows," said Marc Cohen, President and CEO of HUB. "HUB is the gold standard middle market broker, and that standing was built through deliberate choices, nurturing our talent, honoring our culture and leading with people who are, at their core, brokers. The leaders being recognized today embody those values and have earned the trust we are placing in them. As we scale, we bring unique boundaryless resources and a broker-built mindset to every market we serve and these appointments reflect exactly that." Andrew Forchelli - Executive Vice President, HUB Andrew Forchelli has been elevated to Executive Vice President, assuming enterprise-wide responsibility while continuing to serve as President of HUB California. A member of HUB's Executive Management Team since January 2026, Forchelli joined HUB through the acquisition of GNW Evergreen 13 years ago, building his leadership platform across HUB's California operations before expanding his reach across the region. His deep industry knowledge and ability to inspire teams reflect the collaborative, innovation-driven leadership that defines HUB's culture. His commitment to building and sustaining a best-in-class producer culture has been a defining feature of his leadership and a direct driver of the client experience HUB delivers across its markets. In his expanded role, Forchelli will oversee HUB Personal Lines and High Net Worth, Retirement & Private Wealth, Employee Benefits (U.S.), and HUB's Chief Sales Officer function. He will report directly to Marc Cohen. Carol Mills - Chief Sales Officer, HUB Carol Mills has been appointed Chief Sales Officer (CSO) enterprise-wide while continuing to serve as CEO of HUB Coastal in Canada. In her new role, she will drive HUB's national sales strategy and oversee the Sales Enablement and Sales Training teams. Mills joined HUB in 2008 and has progressively held leadership roles across employee benefits, sales leadership, and most recently as President and CEO of HUB Coastal. Mills brings a ground-level understanding of HUB's sales culture and a proven record of organizational innovation. Under her leadership, HUB Coastal pioneered the cross-sell officer role, a model since institutionalized across the firm, and she has successfully expanded the region's sales and leadership bench. As CSO, she will report to Andrew Forchelli. Billy Hobson - President, HUB Southern California Billy Hobson has been appointed President of HUB's Southern California region. A 17-year brokerage veteran who began his career as a commercial lines trainee and producer, Hobson most recently spent more than a decade as a president at a national insurance brokerage before joining HUB as Chief Sales Officer of HUB Southern California in April 2025. During that time, he added top talent to the region, demonstrated a consistent ability to build high-performing teams and drive organic growth. He will report to Andrew Forchelli. Tim Geddes - President, HUB Coastal, Canada Tim Geddes has been named HUB Coastal President, stepping into a role and a business he knows exceptionally well. Geddes joined HUB in November 2002 and has built his career across producer, sales leadership and CSO roles. During his tenure as CSO of HUB Coastal, Geddes consistently expanded the sales organization and drove strong, sustained revenue performance across the region. He will report to Carol Mills. About HUB International Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Hub International Holdings, Inc. ("HUB") is a leading full-service global insurance broker and financial services firm providing risk management, insurance, employee benefits, retirement and wealth management products and services. With more than 21,000 employees in offices located throughout North America, Hub's vast network of specialists brings clarity to a changing world with tailored solutions and unrelenting advocacy, so clients are ready for tomorrow. For more information, visit Hub Media Center.

HUB International appoints new captive specialist. Lori Ross (pictured) has announced that she has joined HUB International as a captive specialist for Central and Northern California. In this role, she will focus on what she described as two key initiatives: - Supporting the continued growth of Ascend Group Captive, which provides specialized resources to the vegetation management and tree care industry that help improve safety, reduce insurance costs, and create a competitive advantage. - Partnering with HUB producers to provide the expertise, resources, and solutions needed to deliver best-in-class captive and alternative risk strategies for its clients. Prior to her move she had a role in strategic partnerships and marketing at Beyond Risk from March 2025 to July 2026. Before that she was marketing director at York Alternative Risk Solutions from March 2015 until Feb 2025, based in Lafayette, Louisiana, where she provided marketing support for current and prospective captive insurance programs. Editor's picks. 11 September 2026 10 September 2026 2 September 2026 19 August 2026 18 August 2026 14 August 2026

ANA says FIS campaign generated $26M in contract value. ANA's June 4, 2026 announcement of the B2 Awards said FIS's Money in Harmony campaign, with agency Sid Lee USA, generated $26 million in attributable contract value and a 57% increase in demand and lead-generation effectiveness. Business Wire's June 9 version of the same release repeated those two figures but omitted a 700% ROI claim tied to a $6 million media investment that appeared in ANA's original release. This story was produced through MarketScale. See how Marketing Tech teams put it to work with AI Writing. By MarketScale Newsroom · September 12, 2026, 8:25 PM PDT · Ana B2 Awards Fis B2b Marketing Key takeaways ANA's June 4 release named FIS and Sid Lee USA winners of Best in Show for the Money in Harmony campaign ANA reported a 57% increase in demand and lead-generation effectiveness and $26 million in attributable contract value ANA's release also cited a 700% ROI on a $6 million media investment; this line does not appear in Business Wire's June 9 version Get featured Want to get featured in MarketScale Marketing Tech? Create a free MarketScale workspace and get your company's expertise featured across our Marketing Tech coverage. No credit card, no demo required. The Association of National Advertisers announced winners of its 2026 B2 Awards on June 4, 2026, naming FIS and agency partner Sid Lee USA the Best in Show recipient for a campaign called Money in Harmony. ANA described the effort as a video marketing campaign about the financial challenges businesses face without integrated fintech solutions, distributed across connected TV, LinkedIn, and YouTube. What ANA and Business Wire reported about performance. ANA's release stated the campaign lifted demand and lead-generation effectiveness by 57% and produced $26 million in attributable contract value. ANA's release additionally claimed a 700% return on a $6 million media investment. Neither release explains how the attributable contract value figure was calculated. Business Wire distributed its own version of the release on June 9, 2026. That version repeated the 57% figure and the $26 million contract value figure but left out the 700% return claim and the media spend figure found in ANA's release. Neither organization has explained the discrepancy between the two versions. Other award results and program details. Both releases said Code and Theory topped all agencies with 16 awards, trailed by Park & Battery with 13 and Mower with 7. Among brands, Unisys finished first with 7 wins, followed by Esquire Bank and Park & Battery with 6, and Carhartt with 5. Microsoft, Roto-Rooter, T. Rowe Price, and Workday each collected 4 awards, per both sources. Business Wire's account named Hub International as B2B Marketing Team of the Year, a detail absent from ANA's release page. Neither source clarifies the reason for this difference. ANA said the honors were handed out at the 2026 ANA Masters of B2B Marketing Conference in Chicago, marking the program's 50th year. ANA reported that 290 agency and client-side leaders judged the main round, while a 12-member jury chose Best in Show and other top honors. Jury members came from firms including Lenovo, EY, Mack Trucks, Cigna, Broadridge Financial, and FIS. * 57% increase in demand and lead-generation effectiveness * $26 million in attributable contract value * 700% return on a $6 million media investment (absent from Business Wire's version) Featured companies Your experts belong here Every story in MarketScale Marketing Tech starts with a company putting its practitioners, product marketers, and RevOps leads on the record. Buyers are already reading this topic. The only question is whose experts they find. Your buyers live in search and AI answers, so published expert content is the channel that compounds instead of expiring.