Hylant Establishes Chicago as a Defined Growth Market, Names Jack Hylant Market President
July 22, 2026
Toledo, OH July 22, 2026 — Hylant, one of the largest privately held insurance brokerage firms in the U.S., today announced a significant investment in the Chicago market. Effective July 1, the company formally established Chicago as a defined growth market and appointed Jack Hylant as Market President.
The move reflects an evolution in Hylant's strategy, bringing greater focus, accountability, and investment to one of the country's most dynamic business markets. After many years of building a presence in Chicago, Hylant is now committing to intentional, scalable growth in a market that aligns closely with its core industries and capabilities.
"Chicago represents a tremendous opportunity for our clients and our people," said Jack Hylant, Market President. "We've proven we can win here. Now we're committing to growing here in a coordinated, advisory-led way that brings the full strength of Hylant to the businesses we serve."
Chicago offers a compelling combination of scale and opportunity. The market is home to a large, stable, and highly educated workforce that drives demand for more sophisticated risk and benefits solutions, along with a concentration of middle-market and complex businesses across manufacturing, transportation, construction, and professional services. These strengths align closely with Hylant's capabilities, leaving significant room to expand visibility, coordination, and growth execution.
As part of this next phase, Hylant is establishing a Chicago Advisory Board to guide market development, strengthen connections, and ensure alignment with the company's broader growth strategy.
"This is more than a local investment. It's a model for how we scale in key markets," said David Norris, Regional CEO, Great Lakes. "By formalizing leadership, deepening our vertical expertise, and expanding client relationships, we're building something in Chicago that is distinctly Hylant."
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.