Hilb Rogal & Hobbs Company Declares Third Quarter Cash Dividend

RICHMOND, Va.--(Business Wire)--
Hilb Rogal & Hobbs Company (NYSE: HRH), one of the world's largest
insurance and risk management intermediaries, announced today that its
board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share
payable on September 29, 2008 to shareholders of record as of
September 12, 2008, provided that the transaction contemplated by the
Company's Agreement and Plan of Merger with Willis Group Holdings
Limited dated June 7, 2008 has not been consummated prior to September
29, 2008. HRH has paid cash dividends quarterly and increased its
dividend annually since 1986.

About Hilb Rogal & Hobbs

Hilb Rogal & Hobbs Company (HRH) is the eighth largest insurance
intermediary in the United States, with over 140 offices throughout
the United States and the world. HRH helps clients manage their risks
in property and casualty, employee benefits, professional liability
and other areas of specialized exposure. In addition, HRH offers a
full range of personal and corporate financial products and services.
HRH is focused on understanding our clients' businesses, employees and
risks, as well as the insurance and financial markets, so that we can
develop insurance, risk management and employee benefits solutions
that best fit their needs. The company's common stock is traded on the
New York Stock Exchange, symbol HRH. More information about HRH may be
found at www.hrh.com

Hilb Rogal & Hobbs Company
Carolyn Jones, 804-747-3108
Fax: 804-747-6046

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