Hub International takes assets of independent specialty insurance agency

Hub International has acquired the assets of South Dakota-based First Western Insurance Agency. With 10 locations throughout the Black Hills area, First Western Insurance provides multi-line insurance solutions, which include personal, commercial and employee benefits products, for their clients. A release said that the agency specializes in serving several industries – particularly agribusiness, construction, healthcare, and transportation. The acquisition of First Western Insurance supports Hub’s specialty practices by complementing and strengthening the latter’s capabilities, a release said. As part of the transaction, First Western Insurance president Kyle Prewitt will join Hub Mountain, reporting to Hub Mountain president Rene LeVeaux. “We’re delighted to have First Western Insurance Agency join us, because their capabilities are so complementary, it makes sense to unite our firms,” remarked LeVeaux. “There are considerable synergies between us that will meet a wide range of our clients’ needs and allow us to continue to provide exceptional client service.” Prewitt said in a statement that joining Hub not only enhances First Western Insurance’s commitment to the local community, but also bolsters its presence in the region.