MAKING MOVES
Merriwether & Williams Insurance Services Acquired by Hub International
Merriwether
Merriwether & Williams In- surance Ser- vices (MWIS) has been ac- quired by Hub International
Limited (Hub), a merger that en- hances the commercial insurance and aligned risk management capabilities of the two entities. MWIS, with offices in San
Otto Construction Awarded $229 Million Sacramento Airport Project Te Sacramento County Board of Supervisors recently voted to award a $229 million design-build contract to Otto Construction for construction of the Terminal B Parking Garage at Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Te parking garage is part of the airport’s $1.3 billion SMForward capital program,
which will bring about significant improvements and upgrades to enhance the customer convenience, comfort and accessibility at SMF while meeting passenger traffic demands. Te new parking garage will be located on the west side of Terminal B, providing more than 5,500 parking spaces across six levels. Construction is scheduled to begin this fall with a completion date of May 2026. Partnering with International Parking Design, Inc. and McClone Construction, Otto is poised to bring unparalleled innovation and quality craftsmanship to Sac- ramento County’s first design-build project. Leveraging their collective experience and expertise, this collaboration aims to create a world-class facility that aligns with the vision and needs of Sacramento International Airport. “Increasing close-in garage parking capacity is the number-one opportunity we
have to improve the guest experience at SMF,” said Cindy Nichol, director of Sacra- mento County Department of Airports. “By partnering with Otto Construction, our team is set to deliver a parking garage that is both beautiful and functional.” With a rich history of contributing to the growth and modernization of the airport going back to 1989, Otto continues to demonstrate its commitment to enhancing the airport experience for travelers. Teir recent projects at SMF include Terminal B Landside Interiors, Terminal A Food Court Renovation, and the current Terminal A Restroom Rehabilitation. Otto also built Terminal A Parking Garage in 2004, also designed by IPD. “We are honored to have been entrusted with the construction of the Terminal
B Parking Garage at our home airport,” stated Allison Otto, president and CEO of Otto Construction. “We’re thrilled to contribute to SMForward with the design and construction of a parking garage that integrates seamlessly into the Airport campus and contributes to the overarching enhancement of the passenger experience.”
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Francisco and Los Angeles, pro- vides contractor development and bonding programs, aligned risk management and special project consulting, and insurance bro- kerage services. Hub, based in Chicago, is a leading global in- surance brokerage and financial services firm.
Te acquisition was effective
May 1, 2024, with MWIS now for- mally referred to as “Merriwether & Williams Insurance Services Inc., a Hub International Company.” The acquisition of MWIS by
Hub allows MWIS to offer clients the resources of a globally recog- nized firm while maintaining local management, long-term client, community and industry rela- tionships, and the individualized service and support model for which the company is known. Ingrid Merriwether, the founder and CEO of MWIS, will continue in a leadership role as president of Aligned Risk Management within the Hub Central & Northern Cal- ifornia unit, and MWIS staff will remain in place to ensure conti- nuity of service.
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