WalkerHughes Insurance enters Kansas City via acquisition
WalkerHughes Insurance expanded into the Kansas City metro area through an acquisition, continuing the trend of brokerage consolidation.
The acquisition that expanded WalkerHughes Insurance into the Kansas City metro area was Hometown Insurance Agency LLC, located in Independence, Missouri. WalkerHughes is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, and is a privately held, founder-led retail insurance brokerage. Hometown Insurance Agency has a strong reputation in the Independence community for personal service and long-standing relationships. The team members from Hometown Insurance Agency will remain with the firm to ensure a smooth transition for clients, partners, and employees, while maintaining the agency's local presence. WalkerHughes has been expanding in Missouri, acquiring Inman Insurance Agency in Salem and Clark Insurance Agency in Ballwin. WalkerHughes views Missouri as a long-term growth market, and these acquisitions increase their presence in the St. Louis metropolitan area and south-central communities. WalkerHughes partners with BW Forsyth Partners, a Missouri-based private investment firm. WalkerHughes seeks to partner with high-quality, founder-led agencies where local leadership and relationships remain central to the business.
