INSIDER Updates & Insights HUB Monthly Newsletter | July 2026
What’s Inside The INSIDER: July 2026 page 3
HUB and SPG Mid-Year Update page 4
Announcement: SPG Marketplace page 5
HUB Producer Survey page 5
SPG Spotlight: SPG Environmental page 6
SPG’s CONNECT: Total Benefit Solutions page 7
Watch On Demand: SPG Benefits Capabilities Webinar page 8
Upcoming Webinar: SPG Infrastructure Capabilities page 9
HUB Wins pages 10-12
Resources page 13
SPG M&A Guide page 13
HUB Regional Events page 14
The INSIDER: July 2026 SPG's momentum with HUB keeps building. Chris Treanor's mid-year update shows 19% new business growth in Commercial Lines, more than $1 billion in Employee Benefits premium, and $2.8 billion in new Life & Annuity premium, proof that HUB and SPG are solving more complex client needs together every quarter. This issue also introduces the new SPG Marketplace, a centralized destination that makes it easier to explore SPG products, identify retail and wholesale solutions, access submission resources, and connect with the right SPG team for any deal. Plus: an Environmental spotlight, a new CONNECT video with Total Benefit Solutions, two capability webinars, and recent HUB wins. Read on for how each of these can help you bring more solutions to your next client conversation.
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SPG By The Numbers
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$6B Premium
1300+ Employees
33 Portfolio Companies
38 Locations
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HUB and SPG Mid-Year Update In this Mid-Year Update, hear from Chris Treanor, CEO, on the state of the HUB & SPG relationship. SPG continues to grow at pace as HUB's third-largest trading partner, with strong momentum across Commercial Lines, Benefits, and Life & Annuity. Highlights include 19% new business growth in Commercial Lines, over $1 billion in EB Premium (up 28% year-overyear), and $2.8 billion in new Life & Annuity premium — nearly 100% growth year-over-year and up from virtually no business with HUB just a few years ago.
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Announcement: SPG Marketplace SPG MARKETPLACE
Your Centralized Access to SPG Specialty Solutions Finding the right specialty solution just got easier. The new SPG Marketplace provides one centralized destination to explore SPG products and quickly identify options based on your client’s needs. Whether you are looking for a retail product available through SPG’s approved agent network or placing business through SPG Wholesale, the Marketplace helps you: Search and browse available specialty products Access product details and submission resources Identify wholesale solutions, carrier markets and state-routing information Connect with the appropriate SPG team for additional support
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HUB Producer Survey Your Feedback Matters! Take 2 Minutes to Complete Our HUB Producer Survey. HUB PRODUCER SURVEY As a HUB producer, your ability to quickly match a client to the right solution matters. SPG (Specialty Program Group) wants to hear directly from you about what's working and what isn't. Take 2 minutes to share your experience. Your feedback will directly shape the resources, tools, and support we provide, so we can better serve you and your clients.
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SPG Spotlight: SPG Environmental Pollution and Environmental
Business Overview With over 35 years of experience helping our agents place the most effective coverage possible with the industry's leading insurance companies, SPG Environmental is focused exclusively on environmental and energy-related risks and coverages. SPG Environmental is uniquely suited to assist agents with assessing their client’s needs, finding effective coverage options, and providing the tools necessary to help you sell the coverage. In the last twelve months, SPG Environmental has written over $40M GWP with HUB offices. As a HUB-owned business, we offer preferred agent status to our HUB producers, including competitive commissions and incentive agreements for all HUB regions.
Why SPG Environmental Experience, carrier access, and options - backed by real value.
Experience: 35+ years of exclusive focus and deep product carrier knowledge. Carrier Partners: Access to the market’s most committed environmental and energy carriers. Options: Multiple quotes, various limits & terms, and different coverage constructions. Value: Dedicated post-bind service and renewal teams built to protect the relationship.
Target Risks Environmental Contractors & Consultants: Abatement & Demolition, Fire & Water Restoration, Remediation Contractors, Industrial Cleaners, Permitting and Compliance Consultants, Health & Safety, Sewer & Septic, etc. Non-Environmental Contractors: General Contractors, Roofers, Plumbers, Electricians, HVAC, Carpentry, Painters, etc. Sites & Facilities: Recyclers, Manufacturers, Distributors, Landfills, Warehouses, Wastewater Treatment Facilities, Municipalities, Storage Facilities, Commercial Office Buildings, Schools, Hospitality, etc. Recycling & Hazardous Waste: Medical waste, recyclers, C&D roll-off contractors, soil remediation. Storage Tanks Risks: Convenience Stores, Airports, Dealerships, and any location with a backup generator.
Coverage Solutions Package policies, including GL/Contractors Pollution/Professional Standalone Contractors Pollution Liability Combined Contractors Pollution Liability & Professional Liability Site Pollution Liability Products Pollution Liability
Transportation Pollution Liability Excess Liability Storage Tank Pollution Liability Workers Compensation, Auto, and other supporting lines, written in conjunction with a package policy
When to Use SPG Enviromental Consider SPG Environmental when your client: Has a pollution exposure excluded by a standard CGL or property policy. Needs a combined pollution and professional (E&O) solution. Works with hazardous materials or within an industry not served by standard markets. Is within a specialized field and could benefit from a packaged product from a specialty wholesale broker.
Connect With An Expert
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Jamie L. Lewis CIC | President, SPG Environmental 434.326.5033 | jamie.lewis@specialtyprogramgroup.com
CONNECT: Total Benefit Solutions Total Benefit Solutions for Full-Service Benefits, HR, and Payroll. In this episode of CONNECT, meet Mike Crosetto, President for Total Benefit Solutions. Total Benefit Solutions is a full-service benefits administrator. They focus on self-service benefits, HR, and payroll solutions for multiemployer, risk-managed products.
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Connect With an Expert Mike Crosetto | President, Total Benefit Solutions
Visit Website to Learn More
908.790.6742 | mike.crosetto@specialtyprogramgroup.com
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Watch On Demand: SPG Benefits Capabilities Webinar Learn About SPG’s Employee Benefits Solutions 01. Strategic Benefit Resources (SBR) The strategic engine behind self-funded and alternative risk solutions. SBR works with advisors to design, place, and manage sophisticated self-funded health plans and stop-loss insurance — expanding your capabilities without disrupting client ownership. 02. TOIC Data-driven insights and consulting for navigating complex healthcare and pharmacy landscapes. TOIC delivers proprietary analytics, risk management, and PBM expertise to help you build sustainable, long-term benefits strategies. 03. Total Benefit Solutions (TBS) Builds, sells, services, and administers employee benefits, HR, and payroll with a focus on multi-employer and risk-managed products — including Aetna Access US, state association programs, PEO services, and full TPA & benefit administration. 04. SPG Specialty Benefits — HUB/SPG/Rippling Partnership A strategic, bidirectional growth engine connecting brokers with Rippling's workforce operating system — driving revenue through payroll, compliance, and workforce analytics integration, with significant Year 1 incentives for participating consultants. 05. SPG Ancillary Helps brokers grow by managing the complexity of ancillary benefits — from carrier negotiations and RFP support to renewals, state leave/disability consulting, and analytics — with no impact to broker compensation.
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Meet the Presenters
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Brynn Nordmark
Courtney Wiggins
Anthony Moschella
Rob Brown
President SPG Benefits Division
Senior Vice President SPG Benefits Division
Vice President, Sales Strategic Benefit Resources
President TOIC
John Henry
Mike Crosetto
Sean Wood
Michael Kinsman
President Total Benefit Solutions
President Total Benefit Solutions
SVP, Technology Partnerships Specialty Benefits
President SPG Ancillary
Register Now: SPG Infrastructure Capabilities Webinar Learn About SPG Infrastructure’s Insurance Solutions July 28, 2026
1:00 PM CT
60 Minutes
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Join SPG Infrastructure business leaders for an informative session about how they partner with you to win accounts across the security, alarm, elevator, construction, and excess habitational industries.
Why Attend? Expert Guidance This 60-minute capabilities showcase will provide an overview of SPG Infrastructure's programs of leading contractor and infrastructure brands to equip you with the knowledge and tools to identify opportunities and better serve your book of business. Hear directly from HUB producers who are enhancing their books with Infrastructure programs.
Why SPG for Infrastructure Risks? This webinar will highlight the appetite and eligibility for each program, and the market differentiators of SPG Infrastructure insurance programs:
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Actionable Insights Learn how to identify and package opportunities within your existing client base and leave with resources to help you cross-sell with confidence.
What to Expect How we partner with you and your clients to win accounts Live, interactive Q&A with Infrastructure leaders and current HUB producer partners
Meet the Presenters Travis Carpenter
Richard Malowney
Vice President, Business Development SPG Infrastructure
Chief Cross Sell Officer SPG P&C & Services
Save Your Spot Today! Registration closes July 27.
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HUB Wins
ENERGY | HUB New Beach
WRITTEN PREMIUM
LINES OF BUSINESS
CARRIER
$137,932
Property/IM
Starr Indemnity
Limits, Exposures, or Any Other Unique Identifiers of Note: Property/IM Starr Indemnity is one of the best markets we have available for IM/Property. They came in aggressive out the gate. We requested some changes and underwriter accommodated, which helped us get the win! Producer: Keith Ross | keith.ross@specialtyprogramgroup.com
ENERGY | HUB Baton Rouge
WRITTEN PREMIUM
LINES OF BUSINESS
CARRIER
$141,302
GL/CPL/PL/Excess 10M
Enviant & Palomar
Limits, Exposures, or Any Other Unique Identifiers of Note: $10M Excess limits The incumbent carrier offered excess aggregated over the auto. Not only did we provide broader coverage, but our pricing was more competitive as well. Producer: Keith Ross | keith.ross@specialtyprogramgroup.com
TRANSPORTATION | HUB Midwest West
WRITTEN PREMIUM
LINES OF BUSINESS
CARRIER
$1,004,500
Auto Liability
Clear Blue
Limits, Exposures, or Any Other Unique Identifiers of Note: Large Deductible Program, $1M limit. $100k deductible HUB Producer came to SPG Transportation in need of a solution for a large motor carrier with 150 power units. This had a very short fuse. The team was able to review, underwrite and put together a competitive solution for the insured. They bound a $100k deductible with a $1M limit for their auto liability. Win-win for all! Great job, Laura! Producer: Laura Acree | laura.acree@specialtyprogramgroup.com
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HUB Wins
PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT LIABILITY | HUB Pensacola
WRITTEN PREMIUM
LINES OF BUSINESS
CARRIER
$11,540
Lawyers Professional Liability
Berkley Assurance Company
Limits, Exposures, or Any Other Unique Identifiers of Note: $1M/$1M Retail broker Mike Price of HUB International in Pensacola contacted me on behalf of a law firm with a wholly owned title company handling residential closings, after the insured's incumbent agent failed to act on the renewal, leaving the insured without coverage on their expiration date of June 16, 2026. With active real estate transactions at risk and closings in jeopardy, Mike needed an immediate solution. We received the submission on 6/16/26, including the expiring COI and a completed application and secured a bindable quote the same day from an A+ rated carrier. Coverage was bound 6/16/26, and the policy was delivered the following day, allowing the insured to satisfy proof-of-coverage requirements for a pending title closing. In addition to restoring coverage without a lapse, SPG ExecuPro reduced the insured's premium by nearly $4,000 compared to the expiring program. This same-day bind on a brand-new relationship demonstrates the value SPG ExecuPro brings to retail producers facing time-sensitive, coveragecritical situations — made possible by Mike's swift turnaround of the required application materials and our relationships with our insurance carriers. Producer: Bill Ward | bill.ward@specialtyprogramgroup.com
POLLUTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL | HUB CNC
WRITTEN PREMIUM
LINES OF BUSINESS
CARRIER
$296,524
Site Pollution
Beazley
Limits, Exposures, or Any Other Unique Identifiers of Note: $10M/$10M limits; 3-year term One of CNC’s largest commercial real estate developers and asset owners had previously explored purchasing a site pollution liability program in the past but hadn't found a solution that delivered the coverage breadth they needed at a price point that made sense. The HUB CNC Sacramento team partnered with Chapin Speidel and SPG Environmental to take a fresh run at the environmental market. Together they placed a portfolio wide program through Beazley using their broadest site pollution product covering 200+ locations across 9 states. The client had historically only insured individual locations where they perceived a specific environmental risk. This new program brings everything under one policy and provides not just cleanup coverage, but defense and response coverage for pollution allegations across the entire portfolio. Chapin and SPG navigated several rounds of underwriting with Beazley, working through UST tank testing, retroactive date matching, loss run subjectivities, and securing terms that provide existing conditions coverage without requiring Phase I reports up front. The result is a strong program with room to improve terms further as the client provides environmental reports. If you have commercial real estate clients who are only buying pollution on a location by location basis, or not at all, a portfolio approach through SPG Environmental is worth a conversation. HUB Team: Rob McVicar EVP/Market Leader; Karrie Branson - Account Executive Wholesale Partner: Chapin Speidel, VP — SPG Environmental Producer: Chapin Speidel | chapin.speidel@specialtyprogramgroup.com
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HUB Wins
POLLUTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL | HUB NOE
WRITTEN PREMIUM
LINES OF BUSINESS
CARRIER
$315,922
GL/CPL/PROF, and Excess
Starwind and Allied World
Limits, Exposures, or Any Other Unique Identifiers of Note: NY exposure, heavy professional exposure on the quasi-environmental account Energy Storage Response Group HUB International brought SPG Environmental an account for Energy Storage Response Group, a professional services firm specializing in battery storage and disposal, along with an existing open claim that made many of our environmental markets hesitant to engage. Given the professional services exposure and claims history, this looked like a difficult placement — the kind of risk that could easily fall to a standard market or non-environmental carrier instead. Because the insured carried meaningful New York exposure, securing terms without a New York Labor Law exclusion became a critical objective. We approached AWAC (Allied World), Starwind, and Westchester to build out a competitive program. AWAC quoted the primary layer first but would not remove the NYLL exclusion, and Westchester was only willing to quote the excess layer with the exclusion intact. Rather than accept those terms, we brought Starwind into the primary layer, where they delivered both broader coverage and no NYLL exclusion — outperforming AWAC's original terms. With Starwind anchoring the primary, AWAC ultimately came back and agreed to write the excess layer without the NYLL exclusion as well, giving the insured a fully aligned program with no gap in New York Labor Law coverage. The result was a stronger, more competitive placement than initially seemed possible for an account many markets had already passed on. Producer: Tyler Moneymaker | tyler.moneymaker@specialtyprogramgroup.com
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Resources EXPLORE SPG WHOLESALE SOLUTIONS ON SEISMIC Your HUB Resource for Smarter Placement, Faster Service, and More Connected Solutions SPG Wholesale brings together the expertise and market access of Monarch E&S, SWIS, Beacon Hill Associates, Capitol Special Risks, and JDM & Associates, offering HUB producers a single destination for wholesale support, sell sheets, and product insights. On the SPG Wholesale Seismic page, you’ll find: Solution PDFs for each line — ExecuPro, Environmental, Complex Risk, Commercial Lines, & Personal Lines Coverage guides outlining appetite, product highlights, & target classes Division leader contacts for direct support & placement questions Quick links to SPGWholesale.com for deeper product information SPG Wholesale simplifies access to markets, programs, and expertise - helping you connect clients with the right solutions, faster. Click Here
SPG M&A GUIDE Know Someone Who Owns an MGA or Wholesaler? If someone in your network owns a specialty insurance agency, whether it’s an MGA, wholesaler, or underwriting shop, SPG wants to connect. We’re actively seeking strong, proven businesses ready to scale through partnership. Your referral could be the start of something big - and may qualify for HUB’s internal M&A referral bonus. Click Here
SPG SEISMIC PAGE SPG Central: Your Gateway to Everything SPG Dive into SPG Central - your comprehensive hub for all SPG-related resources. Here, you'll find an extensive collection of documents, updates, and interactive tools tailored to empower your success and connection within the SPG community. Explore, engage, and excel with SPG Central! Click Here
SPG PORTFOLIO GUIDE SPG Spectrum: Navigating Our Diverse Portfolio Welcome to SPG Portfolio Guide, your detailed guide through the diverse and dynamic range of SPG's offerings. This guide is crafted to provide you with a deep dive into our services and solutions, enriching your understanding and aiding in your daily business decisions. Perfect for both new and seasoned members of the SPG family, the SPG Spectrum is an indispensable resource. Click Here
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HUB Regional Events Bring SPG to your next HUB regional event. Three Lines of Business. One Trusted Partner. Unlimited Expertise.
SPG - Simplified SINGLE POINTS OF CONTACT FOR EACH CORE CAPABILITY PROPERTY & CASUALTY
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
LIFE & ANNUITY
Richard Malowney
Courtney Wiggins
Todd Miles
Chief Cross Sell Officer SPG P&C & Services 212-338-2925 rmalowney@specialtyprogramgroup.com
SVP, Broker Engagement & Growth Strategy SPG Benefits 225-933-9429 courtney.wiggins@specialtyprogramgroup.com
Chief Sales Officer SPG Life & Annuity 401.709.6271 todd.miles@specialtyprogramgroup.com
WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR EVENT In-House HUB Partner
Your Event, Your Way
SPG is wholly owned by HUB International, meaning your producers have access to a true in-house specialty solution with aligned goals and seamless collaboration.
We work with you to understand your region’s specialties and where the real opportunities lie, then tailor our entire presentation to match. From construction and healthcare to hospitality and beyond, SPG meets you where your producers are.
Interactive, Engaging Sessions SPG doesn’t just exhibit, we educate. Choose from proven formats that spark real conversations: Interview Panels Speed Dating
Dedicated Event Logistics Support We’ll work with you on the details of SPG’s participation in your event from start to finish. If you’d like to discuss this further or invite us to your event, please complete the SPG at HUB Events Request Form and we’ll be in touch.
Trivia Challenges Deal Desk Case Studies Roundtable Discussions
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