May 22, 2019 by matray

The Hilb Group, LLC, a middle-market insurance agency headquartered in Richmond, Va., and a portfolio company of the private equity firm Abry Partners, announced today the acquisition of Missouri-based The Keane Insurance Group, Inc. The transaction became effective May 1, 2019.

Founded in 1995, The Keane Insurance Group is an insurance brokerage specializing in medical professional liability insurance for physicians and other healthcare providers throughout the nation. Its associates and agency leader, John Keane, are joining The Hilb Group under their existing name and will continue to operate out of their main office in St. Louis, and other locations.

“Our team has significant experience working with doctors and healthcare professionals throughout the nation,” said John Keane. “Joining [The Hilb Group] allows us to continue to exceed client expectations by leveraging size, knowledge, and experience to find the best possible offerings and resources for all of our clients and associates.”

“[The Keane Insurance Group] has a long, established presence in the medical professional liability market,” said Ricky Spiro, THG CEO. “We are excited to add their team’s strong expertise as we continue to grow [The Hilb Group’s] national footprint.”