Hub International Appoints New Canada Leadership
The firm is expanding its retirement and client strategy leadership within its Canadian operations.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in People
Hub International has appointed Laura Liden as Vice President of Client Strategy and Todd Peryk as National Leader and Vice President of Group Retirement. The appointments aim to strengthen the firm's national strategy across Canada.
Why it matters
By promoting these leaders from within, Hub International is looking to expand its group retirement capabilities and client strategy nationwide. These moves focus on long-term development of internal leadership talent.
Todd Peryk brings more than 28 years of experience in the retirement industry to his new role. Hub International currently operates with a staff of 6,000 employees in Canada as part of its 21,000-person North American workforce.
The players
Laura Liden
She is the new Vice President of Client Strategy at Hub International who previously served as an Employee Benefits Strategist.
Todd Peryk
He is the new National Leader and Vice President of Group Retirement with over 28 years of experience in the industry.
Hub International
This is a global insurance brokerage and financial services firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
The details
Liden and Peryk will report to the President of Employee Benefits, Retirement and Life for HUB Canada. They are tasked with working alongside regional teams to advance the company's national strategy for benefits and retirement services.
Timeline
October 20, 2026: Hub International announced the two leadership appointments.
Market Landscape
These appointments follow the broader industry trend of prioritizing internal promotions to maintain stability and institutional knowledge during periods of growth. By elevating seasoned staff, the company positions itself to better compete with national insurance and retirement consultancies.
Clients across Canada can expect the firm to emphasize new retirement and benefit programs under this updated leadership structure. Customers may see a more integrated service approach as the firm aligns its regional teams with the national strategy.
The takeaway
Companies often lean on experienced internal leaders to steer complex national growth strategies and ensure organizational continuity. Investing in existing talent can provide long-term stability in highly specialized sectors like group retirement services.
Further reading
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