Hylant Administrative Services Evolves to Hylant Programs, Reflecting Expanded Vision and Growth Strategy

Toledo, OH October 8, 2026 – Hylant, one of the largest privately held insurance brokers in the United States, today announced that Hylant Administrative Services (HAS) has officially transitioned to Hylant Programs, a name that better reflects the division's expanding focus and long-term growth strategy.

For more than 30 years, the division has successfully designed, managed, and administered insurance programs that help organizations navigate complex and evolving risks. As demand for specialized insurance solutions continues to grow, Hylant Programs is broadening its reach beyond its established public entity programs and accelerating the development of new industry-focused offerings.

The new name signals a strategic evolution and a renewed commitment to creating innovative insurance programs for organizations whose risks may not fit traditional underwriting models.

"Hylant Programs reflects both where we've been and where we're going," said Mike Ugljesa, President of Hylant Programs. "For decades, we've built successful programs that deliver stability, expertise, and long-term value for our clients. Today, we're leveraging that experience to bring program solutions to a broader range of industries facing increasingly complex insurance challenges. This is more than a name change. It represents our intentional investment in growth and our belief that there are many markets where organizations deserve a better insurance solution."

Formerly known as Hylant Administrative Services, the division has long served as a trusted program manager, bringing together underwriting expertise, risk management, claims oversight, finance, and administration into a unified approach. The Hylant Programs name more accurately reflects the division's role in designing, building, and managing specialized insurance programs from concept through long-term execution.

"Hylant Programs exists to help organizations find solutions when traditional insurance markets fall short," added Ugljesa. "Whether we're supporting established public entity programs, developing new solutions for emerging industries, or collaborating with carrier partners to address underserved risks, our focus remains the same: create programs that provide greater stability, control, and long-term value."

The division's portfolio includes well-established programs serving municipalities, schools, and other public entities, as well as newer specialty offerings addressing cyber exposures and transportation risks. Hylant Programs is also investing in future growth opportunities across additional industries where specialized expertise and tailored insurance solutions are needed.

"Hylant Programs is a natural next step in our evolution," said Ugljesa. "We're building on a strong foundation while expanding our ability to solve problems for clients and partners in new markets. The opportunity ahead is significant, and we're excited about what comes next."

To learn more about Hylant Programs, visit https://hylant.com/solutions/programs.

About Hylant

Hylant is among the largest privately held insurance brokers in the United States, renowned for both expertise and high-touch service. Since 1935, Hylant has helped clients identify and address risk-related challenges before they become unmanageable by delivering solutions unique to their circumstances.

Hylant offers comprehensive risk management consultation, alternative risk financing services, business insurance brokerage, employee benefits brokerage and consultation, small business insurance and personal insurance services. Hylant provides solutions locally, nationally, and internationally.