Hub International Ltd. today announced the fold-in acquisition of The Innovators Insurance Agencies Ltd. by its regional hub, Hub International Barton Ltd., which services British Columbia.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Innovators operates primarily in the Kootenay region of B.C. and is located in Cranbrook. Since its founding in 1973, Innovators has become well known for its general insurance expertise. In 2004, Innovators generated revenue of approximately $1 million.

“Shawn Trimble, president of Innovators, and his team have built a strong reputation and client base in the Kootenay region, specializing in personal, automobile and commercial insurance,” said Jim Barton, president of HUB Barton. “We look forward to a solid contribution from the Trimble team.”

Headquartered in Chicago, Hub International Ltd. provides a broad array of property and casualty, life and health, employee benefits, investment and risk management products and services through offices located in the United States and Canada.