Welcome to Hylant Chicago, IL

Hylant’s M&A risk experts help private equity firms, middle-market companies, and other buyers and sellers in Chicago and beyond identify, evaluate, and transfer transaction-related risk throughout the M&A lifecycle. We support deals of all sizes, from lower middle-market transactions to larger, more complex acquisitions, by reviewing existing insurance programs, uncovering potential legacy or contingent liabilities, and structuring solutions such as representations and warranties insurance, runoff coverage, and post-close risk programs. This approach helps protect buyers, limit seller exposure, and support smoother deal execution.

Hylant’s benefits experts partner with employers to evaluate whether self-funding is the right fit, develop tailored funding strategies, manage risk through stop-loss coverage, and improve plan performance with ongoing claims analysis and population health insights.

International risk management and employee benefits consulting requires a coordinated, compliant approach. Hylant helps organizations align insurance, risk management, and employee benefits strategies across countries, delivering cost-effective, compliant programs that address evolving global exposures. Backed by deep expertise and a network spanning more than 100 countries, we provide centralized oversight with local insight to protect your people and your business worldwide.

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.

It might, but coverage is likely limited and may depend on the type of loss. You may need to consider a scheduled personal property endorsement or a standalone fine art insurance policy for the best protection. Hylant's private client practice can help you take the worry out of protecting your most valuable resources.

Good risk management for a franchise or hospitality system is about consistency, prevention, and readiness. It means putting practical controls in place across locations to reduce the chance of losses before they happen, rather than reacting after the fact. When issues do arise, having a clear claims process and experienced claim support helps resolve them efficiently and fairly. It also involves making sure the right insurance programs are in place—such as liability, property, cyber, auto, workers’ compensation, executive risk, and employee benefits—so that both the brand and individual franchisees are protected as the system grows.