We are proud to share that WalkerHughes Insurance has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies.

It is an exciting milestone for our company. But more than that, it is a moment to pause and recognize the people who made this growth possible.

WalkerHughes did not grow because of one office, one leader, one transaction, or one year of momentum. We grew because of the trust, work, care, and partnership of many people across many communities.

This recognition belongs to our customers, who continue to place their trust in us to help protect what they have worked hard to build their businesses, farms, homes, families, employees, and livelihoods. Insurance is personal because life and business are personal. We never take lightly the responsibility of being invited into those decisions, especially during moments that matter most.

It belongs to our staff and team, whose dedication shows up every day in ways that are often unseen: the phone call returned quickly, the claim followed closely, the policy reviewed carefully, the question answered with patience, the extra step taken because it was the right thing to do. Growth only matters if service grows with it, and our team continues to prove that care, expertise, and follow-through are what make WalkerHughes different.

It belongs to the agency owners and teams who have joined WalkerHughes through acquisition. Many of these businesses were built over decades through relationships, reputation, and deep local roots. Choosing a partner for the future of that legacy is not simply a business decision, it is a deeply personal one. We are grateful to the former agency owners who trusted us with what they built, and to the teams who continue serving their clients and communities with pride.

It belongs to our carrier partners, whose collaboration allows us to bring thoughtful, competitive solutions to the people and businesses we serve. Strong carrier relationships are essential to our ability to advocate well, solve problems, and help clients navigate an increasingly complex insurance environment.

This recognition also belongs to the communities across the Midwest that have welcomed us, supported us, and continue to shape who we are. WalkerHughes has grown, but our work remains local at heart. We believe that being present matters. That knowing the people, businesses, farms, schools, nonprofits, and neighborhoods we serve matters. That showing up, not just when it is easy, but when it counts, matters.

The Inc. 5000 is a meaningful recognition, and we are proud of what it represents. But most of all, we are grateful.

To our customers, employees, former agency owners, carrier partners, and communities: thank you. Your trust, dedication, and partnership made this milestone possible.

We are honored to share this recognition with you, and we’re excited to keep building on it together.

View the full list here: https://www.inc.com/inc5000/2026