HUB International Barton currently has more than 600 employees, working in 60 branches throughout British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territory and Yukon Territory. HUB International Barton Insurance began in Prince George, British Columbia in 1948 as Chas. Cranston Ltd. We are one of the largest brokerage operations in the province, proudly serving the needs of over 250,000 British Columbians.