Legacy
Building Ours
While Continuing Yours
As a local independent agency ourselves, we know the
years of hard work and dedication that it has taken to grow
your business. We also value the level of service your
policyholders have grown accustomed to receiving and
understand that they are your top priority – which makes
them our top priority. The insurance industry is full of
special relationships. Whether it is the family member who
founded your agency or the respected mentor you purchased it
from, we value those connections and their legacy along with
your own. We are proudly comprised of dozens of likeminded
agencies who have made the decision to join WalkerHughes
Insurance.
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Why WalkerHughes
At WalkerHughes, we thrive on the contributions of many. Growth
through acquisition integrates a wealth of knowledge,
expertise, and resources within our organization. We take the
things that our legacy agencies do well and expand that agency
wide. Whether it is a unique niche market, line of business
experience, or opportunities for process improvement, we find
innovative ways to incorporate the strengths of the agencies we
are comprised of across the WalkerHughes footprint.
Your Support Team
Prior agencies that have joined WalkerHughes have all
excelled at taking care of their customers and selling insurance.
We have found that many agency owners who have had success in those
two areas have also had to add employees or partner with vendors to
coordinate the components of agency ownership that they did not enjoy
as much or don’t have the time for anymore. At WalkerHughes, we have
built a business model that provides a skilled support team to perform
the business functions that many of our competitors either outsource or
identify as pain points for their organization. This model allows our
sales and service teams to focus on what they do best – which is insurance
and customer service! Our support team consists of specialists in the
following departments:
- Database Administration
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Licensing & Compliance
- Marketing
- Technology Development
- Technology Support
Local Presence
Our team is dedicated to maintaining the commitment to the
local communities that many of our legacy agencies were
founded upon. At WalkerHughes, we believe in being an integral
part of the community in which our customers and employees
live, work, and play. This principle is why you see a lot of
our office locations within a 20 - mile radius from one another.
While many of our competitors consolidate operations into
centrally located mega - offices, which may make sense, it
simply doesn’t fit our business model. We are very passionate
about technology and pioneering innovative solutions to meet
our clients needs, but we are equally as passionate about
maintaining our local presence.
Testimonials
Selling your insurance agency is a huge decision. Who you decide to sell it to is an even bigger decision!
After working at and owning Lamar & Lamar Insurance for over thirty years it was time to look at selling the agency. I interviewed a few candidates and felt that WalkerHughes was the best fit. The deal was struck, and we started the transition. The transition was uneventful, and all agreements were honored. Working with Ben Schoettmer and Kyle Clouser has been effective and delightful. WalkerHughes is a well-respected Insurance Agency, The Big I Agency of the year in 2019, that operates effectively. As we all know Customer Service is important and the WalkerHughes team is always looking for opportunities to improve. Community is also important and WalkerHughes invests in the communities, financially as well as encouraging their associates to participate in community events. I am now proud to be a part of the WalkerHughes team!!!
Dan Lamar
Prior Agency Owner
Lamar & Lamar Insurance
Lebanon, IN
Joined WalkerHughes in 2019
Testimonials
Making the decision to join WalkerHughes was not one that I took lightly. I was a long way from retirement but was ready to make some changes with my agency. After careful consideration, it was clear that becoming a part of the WalkerHughes team was the best option. The access to additional carriers, dedicated staff, in-house support, and the benefits made the transition away from the daily demands of agency ownership a great choice. Joining forces with WalkerHughes has been a very positive experience for my clients and my staff. With the additional resources that WalkerHughes has to offer, I was presented with a unique professional development opportunity that would not have been possible had I not joined the WalkerHughes family. Being committed to service as a business owner carries a responsibility to do the best we can for our clients and our staff in all interactions and my partnership with WalkerHughes Insurance has allowed me to do just that. Whether you’re approaching retirement age and lacking a perpetuation plan or looking for support in the everchanging insurance industry, I would highly encourage any agency owner to have a conversation with the WalkerHughes leadership team to learn more about their business model.
Todd Curry
Prior Agency Owner
Curry Insurance Agency
Fishers, IN
Joined WalkerHughes in 2022
Testimonials
Selling a family insurance agency that has been in business for 65 years is not a task to be taken lightly. We worked very hard for many years to build relationships with our clients. I was looking for a partner that would put a priority on providing excellent customer service. Throughout this process, I had some concern about how a large agency would handle customer service. But after meeting with Ben Schoettmer and Austin Smith, I began to believe that WalkerHughes could be a good match for us. The WalkerHughes business model of a large agency with a commitment to local communities by maintaining local offices is ultimately what helped drive my decision. We put together a deal and began working on a transition. It was, indeed, comforting to see the WalkerHughes team implement the onboarding process. They handled all the database administration, IT support, accounting functions, and the physical move to their existing Greenwood office where my team relocated. The team at WalkerHughes have been very welcoming and helpful. It truly is an incredible team. I am excited that Yeager Insurance Agency is moving forward as part of a great organization.
John Yeager
Prior Agency Owner
Yeager Insurance Agency
Greenwood, IN
Joined WalkerHughes in 2023
Testimonials
When considering a possible partnership, there were a few factors throughout that process that were of upmost importance to me. First and foremost, I wanted to be able to trust that my employees would be well taken care of, and I’m pleased to report that they have been very well taken care of as members of the WalkerHughes team. Additionally, I wanted to find a solid, long-term home for my clients, and it certainly seems that our customers are embracing the change and the opportunities that WalkerHughes has to offer. Lastly, I wanted to find a partner that shared my principles about doing the right thing for people and again, WalkerHughes delivered. I highly recommend WalkerHughes Insurance to any agency owner looking to partner with a visionary and principled organization.
Russ Denstorff
Prior Agency Owner
Denstorff Insurance Agency
Noblesville, IN
Joined WalkerHughes in 2023
Selling Your Agency
It is a big decision to start entertaining the discussion of
selling your agency. The conversation on our end is a natural
one. As insurance professionals, we are consultative in nature.
Regardless of where you are at in this process, feel free to
reach out for additional information or to talk through any
questions you may have. We are here to help and are happy to
explain what WalkerHughes Insurance can do for your agency’s
legacy.
