Exhibit 23




               Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Auditors


We consent to the  incorporation  by  reference in the  Registration  Statements
(Form S-4 No. 33-44271, Form S-8 No. 33-59866, Form S-8 No. 333-44735,  Form S-8
No.  333-53417,  Form S-8 No. 333-93633,  Form S-8 No.  333-30650,  Form S-8 No.
333-37142 and Form S-4 No. 333-50018) of Hilb, Rogal and Hamilton Company and in
the related  Prospectuses  of our report dated February 9, 2001, with respect to
the  consolidated  financial  statements  of Hilb,  Rogal and  Hamilton  Company
incorporated  by reference in this Annual  Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended
December 31, 2000 and the related financial statement schedule included therein,
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


                                                   /s/ Ernst & Young LLP




Richmond, Virginia
March 21, 2001