HUB deepens its carrier relationships by further expanding partnerships that best serve the middle market

• Lauren Melzer named Senior Vice President, Carrier Strategies Leader
• Scott Rouzer named SVP of Carrier Executive Relationship Management
• Executive Management Team members Chris Treanor and Charlie Brophy expand current roles to include Executive Relationship Managers for HUB carrier strategies
• The team will serve as primary executive contacts for HUB’s top carrier partners, driving dialogue on strategy, performance and growth
• Appointments deepen HUB’s executive-level carrier relationships by further expanding partnerships that best serve the middle market

CHICAGO, Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hub International Holdings, Inc. (“HUB”), a leading global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, announced today a series of leadership appointments within its carrier strategy team, reflecting HUB’s ongoing investment in deepening relationships with its carrier partners as it continues to expand partnerships that best serve the middle market. Lauren Melzer has been named Senior Vice President (SVP), Carrier Strategies Leader. Scott Rouzer has assumed a new role as SVP of Carrier Executive Relationship Management SVP; and Executive Management Team members Charlie Brophy and Chris Treanor expand current HUB roles as Executive Relationship Managers for HUB’s carrier strategies.

“We invest in our carrier partnerships the same way we invest in our clients and employees,” said Marc Cohen, President and CEO of HUB. “This new structure brings the leadership, relationships and market knowledge to deepen that work and strengthen its alignment with our broader middle market placement strategy, delivering more value to our carrier partners and better outcomes for our clients.”

Lauren Melzer — SVP, Carrier Strategies Leader
Lauren Melzer has been named SVP, Carrier Strategies Leader, assuming responsibility for setting the strategic direction of HUB’s relationships with its carrier partners. Working with the national carrier team, she will manage day-to-day relationships with carrier leadership and connect carrier partners to HUB’s Presidents, industry practices, product leaders and Chief Marketing Officers based on growth priorities to drive the best outcomes for clients. Melzer joined HUB in October 2024 as Chief Marketing Officer for Specialty Practices, bringing nearly 20 years of insurance and leadership experience, including expertise in sales, business development, and building strategic initiatives with carrier and market partners to maximize profitability and revenue. She will report to Chris Treanor, President of Programs & Specialties and HUB Digital.

Scott Rouzer – SVP, Carrier Executive Relationship Management;
Charlie Brophy and Chris Treanor, Executive Relationship Managers
In this new role Rouzer will lead a strategy to make sure that HUB remains close to its top insurance carrier partners and that they are delivering all the capabilities of those carriers to HUB’s clients. Along with Rouzer, Brophy and Treanor will serve as HUB’s primary executive contacts for its top carrier partners, driving ongoing dialogue on strategy, performance and growth. As HUB has grown and evolved, both geographically and in capability, the team will help carrier partners navigate the organization, close gaps in the relationship and connect with the right people to resolve issues quickly, from underwriting and claims to the outcomes that matter most to clients. Rouzer will continue to report to Treanor. Brophy and Treanor will continue to report to Cohen, President and CEO of HUB.

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, insurance, employee benefits, retirement and wealth. With more than 21,000 employees in offices located throughout North America, HUB moves clients forward with clarity and confidence — for every ambition. For more information, visit Hub Media Center.

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