WalkerHughes Insurance Named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Brokerage Earns National Recognition on the Strength of Three-Year Revenue Growth, and the Trust of Customers,
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Brokerage Earns National Recognition on the Strength of Three-Year Revenue Growth, and the Trust of Customers, Employees, Carriers and Communities Across the Midwest
CARMEL, IN / ACCESS Newswire / August 11, 2026 / WalkerHughes Insurance, a Carmel, Indiana, headquartered independent insurance brokerage, has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies, which ranks companies by revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. The annual ranking recognizes the nation’s most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses – companies driving innovation, creating jobs and shaping the future of the economy. Past honorees include Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Oracle and Patagonia.
At a glance
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Recognition: 2026 Inc. 5000, America’s fastest-growing private companies
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Headquarters: Carmel, Indiana
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Services: commercial lines, personal lines and employee benefits
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Footprint: Indiana, Missouri, Illinois, and Ohio
For WalkerHughes, the recognition is an exciting milestone, but more than that, it is a moment to recognize the people who made this growth possible. WalkerHughes did not grow because of one office, one leader or one year of momentum. The company grew because of the trust and partnership of many people across many communities.
“Growth like this isn’t something a company achieves on its own. It’s something people give you,” said Benjamin Schoettmer, CEO of WalkerHughes Insurance. “Our customers trust us with what matters most, our team shows up for them every single day, and agency owners hand us legacies they spend decades building. Insurance is personal because life and business are personal, and this ranking only means something because it reflects the relationships behind it.”
This year’s Inc. 5000 recognizes a new class of companies redefining what growth looks like. From AI and advanced manufacturing to health care, consumer products and professional services, these businesses are expanding their impact and proving that entrepreneurial ambition continues to fuel the U.S. economy. Among the 5,000 honorees, collectively these companies have added more than 627,208 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years.
“Every company on the Inc. 5000 has a story of perseverance, smart decision making and a refusal to sit still,” said Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. “Their growth reflects more than strong financial performance – it reflects creativity, resilience and the customer focus required to build companies that make a lasting impact. We congratulate all honorees on this significant achievement.”
For the full Inc. 5000 list, honoree company profiles and a searchable database by industry and location, visit www.inc.com/inc5000.
Inc. 5000 List Methodology
Companies on the 2026 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2022. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit and independent – not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies – as of Dec. 31, 2025. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2022 is $100,000; the minimum for 2025 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.
About WalkerHughes Insurance
WalkerHughes Insurance is a privately held, founder-led independent insurance brokerage headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company provides commercial lines, personal lines and employee benefits services, supported by integrated operations and proprietary technology. Since 2023, WalkerHughes has partnered with BW Forsyth Partners, a Missouri-based private investment firm with a long-term investment horizon. For more information, visit WalkerHughes.com.
About Inc.
Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate and elevate the profile of its community: the risk-takers, the innovators and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating the future of business. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow leading business publication Fast Company. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
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WalkerHughes Insurance
j.fishering@walkerhughes.com
314-917-5260
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