Hilb Rogal & Hobbs Company (NYSE:HRH), one of the world's largest insurance and risk management intermediaries, announced that effective July 1, 2007, it has completed the previously announced acquisition of substantially all the assets of Charlton Manley, Inc. (Charlton Manley). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Founded in 1982, Charlton Manley is primarily a mid-market, general lines agency with annualized revenues of approximately $10 million in 2006. With locations in Lawrence, Topeka and Overland Park, Kansas, Charlton Manley specializes in construction, medical professional liability, truckers' liability, schools and school athletic programs. Charlton Manley's team of 70 professionals will continue to serve clients from their current offices under the leadership of Chairman, Gary L. Sollars, and President, Duane Becker. They will become part of HRH's Central Region, led by Vice President and Central Regional Director, William L. Chaufty.

HRH Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Martin L. (Mell) Vaughan, III, said, ?Charlton Manley has enjoyed a long, successful history, earning for themselves an admirable reputation as a company who places the utmost emphasis on its customers, just as we do at HRH. With such similar values on serving our clients, we are excited to add Charlton Manley's talent to the HRH family. We are additionally pleased to expand our presence in the Central Region with the incorporation of Charlton Manley's three branch locations and look forward to sharing our array of resources and our national reach with their professionals.?

Hilb Rogal & Hobbs Company (HRH) is the eighth largest insurance intermediary in the United States, with over 120 offices throughout the United States and the world. HRH helps clients manage their risks in property and casualty, employee benefits, professional liability and other areas of specialized exposure. In addition, HRH offers a full range of personal and corporate financial products and services. HRH is focused on understanding our clients' businesses, employees and risks, as well as the insurance and financial markets, so that we can develop insurance, risk management, and employee benefits solutions that best fit their needs. The company's common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange, symbol HRH. More information about HRH may be found at www.hrh.com.

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