Hub International, a leading global insurance brokerage, announced today that it has acquired the assets of Pickett and Associates.

Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Based in La Quinta, California, Pickett specializes in providing employee benefits services and insurance solutions.

Pickett’s owners, Debra Pickett and Richard Torres, will join Hub California and report to Mike Reilly, Executive Vice President, Hub California.

Hub International Limited is committed to growing organically and through acquisitions to expand its geographic footprint and strengthen industry and product expertise.

Headquartered in Chicago, Hub is a leading global insurance brokerage that provides property and casualty, life and health, employee benefits, investment and risk management products and services from offices located throughout North America.