Hub International has announced Mark Dutton as president of Hub Canada West, operating within British Columbia.
In this role, Dutton will be responsible for the development and oversight of strategy for the region, Hub says in a press release.
“We are excited to welcome Mark to Hub,” says David Moon, president of Hub Western Canada. “Mark will play an integral role in elevating our brand and driving innovation and growth in the region…”
Most recently, Dutton was chief executive officer for Canada’s largest niche MGA in the vehicle replacement segment, offering products to Canadian consumers through dealership and insurance brokerage points of distribution, the release says. His LinkedIn profile says he was also senior vice president and chief operating officer for Optiom Inc., a Calgary-headquartered MGA
His prior roles include head of national insurance operations, leading all property and casualty technical operations, at Western Financial Group. He was also responsible for offering dedicated white-label insurance products and services.
Dutton’s LinkedIn profile notes he was also president of Coast Capital Insurance Services Ltd., now known as Western Coast Insurance Services. A division of Western Financial Group since 2013, it provides optimized business and personal insurance products and services, including auto, commercial auto, motorcycle, RV, marine, home, renters and travel insurance, among others.
“I am honoured to be a part of the HUB team and look forward to contributing to the company’s growth and success,” says Dutton. “I am eager to bring my skills and passion to help drive our shared vision into the future.”
