HUB Expands Specialization in K-12, Higher
Education Insurance and Risk Management
CHICAGO, July 18,
2024 /CNW/ -- Hub International Limited (HUB),
a leading global insurance brokerage and financial services
firm, announced today the appointment of Courtney Davis Curtis as Executive Vice
President and Global Education Specialty Practice Leader. In her
role, Davis Curtis will lead the
further development of HUB's Education Specialty Practice and its
strategic initiatives to provide innovative solutions and services
for the unique exposures within the education sector. Davis Curtis joins HUB from the University of Chicago.
"Courtney is a distinguished and recognized risk and insurance
professional who brings a unique background from working in a major
higher education setting and having direct experience as an
insurance broker," said Marc Cohen,
HUB President & CEO. "HUB continues to make strategic
investments in leaders, and with Courtney's deep expertise and
proven history of success, we have the opportunity to continue to
grow our footprint in the K-12 and higher education space."
At the University of Chicago,
Davis Curtis managed risk across a
diverse and expansive enterprise, including a research university,
academic medical center, community hospitals, clinical integrated
network, K-12 schools, global centers and affiliated national labs.
Her accomplishments include launching mandatory youth protection
employee training and establishing a new captive to segregate risk
and liability across the enterprise. Additionally, Davis Curtis implemented an enterprise risk
management program for the university and as part of her resilience
planning responsibilities help to lead the institution's response
to COVID-19. Prior to the university, Davis
Curtis spent nearly a decade in the education practices of
some of the largest global insurance brokerages.
"Educational institutions need a team of risk professionals to
be an extension of their team and bring to bear the resources to
help them achieve their goals," said Davis
Curtis. "I'm excited to join HUB and look forward to taking
a holistic approach to risk, talent and reputation management to
support the education community."
HUB's Education Specialty Practice brings together HUB's
extensive group of specialists throughout North America to provide clients with tailored
risk management and insurance solutions to better address the
complex challenges of educational institutions, including property
and casualty risks, cyber and campus safety risks. Learn more
about the HUB Education Specialty Practice here.
Davis Curtis served as president
of the University Risk Management and Insurance Association
(URMIA). In addition to her contributions to URMIA, Davis Curtis serves on several prominent boards
and advisory groups, including the Subscribers' Advisory Board for
United Educators, the Higher Education Client Advisory Board for a
global advisory and insurance brokerage firm and the Board of
Directors for two captive insurance companies. Her professional
affiliations extend to active membership in the Chartered Property
and Casualty Underwriter Society and the National African American
Insurance Association.
Davis Curtis received her
Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Northern
Illinois University, and her Executive MBA from the
University of Chicago Booth School of
Business. Her certifications include Chartered Property Casualty
Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Risk Management (ARM) and
Associate in Risk Management-Enterprise Risk Management
(ARM-E).
Davis Curtis' recent accolades
include the 2023 University of Chicago
John W. Rogers, Jr. Business Diversity Impact Award, the 2022
global RIMS Risk Manager of the Year and the 2020 Business
Insurance Women to Watch.
About HUB International
Headquartered in
Chicago, Illinois, Hub
International Limited 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 17,000 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.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Marni
Gordon
Phone: 312-279-4601
Marni.gordon@hubinternational.com
Jessica Wiltse
Phone: 312-596-7573
jessica.wiltse@hubinternational.com
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