Hub International has named Dino Robusto (pictured, left), former chief executive officer and executive chairman of CNA, as chairman of its board, marking a governance shift as the brokerage continues to scale through organic growth and acquisitons.
Robusto’s appointment comes as large global brokerages face increasing complexity across placement strategy, carrier capacity, claims management and emerging risk. His background leading a major commercial carrier positions him to bring a carrier-side perspective to HUB’s board at a time when brokers are under pressure to demonstrate value beyond distribution, particularly in areas such as complex risk advisory, claims advocacy and alternative risk structures.
Marc Cohen, HUB’s chairman and chief executive officer, said the transition aligns with governance best practices as the firm enters its next phase of growth, with Robusto assuming the chair role while Cohen remains CEO. The move also reflects a broader trend among large brokerages to strengthen board-level oversight as they expand geographically and integrate acquisitions.
During his tenure at CNA, Robusto led the insurer through periods of market volatility, underwriting discipline and operational transformation. That experience is expected to be relevant as brokers navigate ongoing hard-to-moderating market conditions, rising loss costs tied to climate, cyber and geopolitical risks, and closer scrutiny from carriers on portfolio performance and risk selection.
Robusto said he had followed HUB’s growth closely and pointed to its emphasis on organic expansion supported by acquisitions and carrier relationships.
Meanwhile, Wayne Peacock (pictured, right), who previous was USAA's president and CEO, also joined HUB as a director. Peacock also brings decades of insurance and financial services expertise.
From a market perspective, these appointments signal HUB’s intent to deepen its strategic alignment with insurers while maintaining independence in a competitive brokerage landscape increasingly shaped by scale, data and risk analytics.
For the broader insurance market, the move underscores the growing convergence between broker and carrier expertise at the board level, as intermediaries seek leadership with firsthand experience in underwriting, capital management and claims to help navigate shifting risk dynamics and client expectations.
