WalkerHughes Insurance, a privately held, founder-led insurance brokerage headquartered in Indianapolis, has acquired Inman Insurance Agency in Salem, Missouri, and Clark Insurance Agency in Ballwin, Missouri. The acquisitions expand WalkerHughes’ presence in Missouri, increasing market density across south-central communities and the St. Louis metropolitan area.
Inman Insurance Agency, led by owner Keith Inman, has served clients in Salem and the greater St. Robert area for decades. The acquisition strengths WalkerHughes’ service capabilities in south-central Missouri. Inman will remain with the firm for at least three years to support client continuity and ensure a seamless transition for employees.
WalkerHughes also acquired Clark Insurance Agency, a Ballwin-based firm led by Mary Clark, expanding the company’s footprint in the greater St. Louis area. Clark Insurance brings deep community roots and a strong reputation for client service. Clark will remain with the firm for at least three years to support the transition and ongoing client relationships.
“WalkerHughes views Missouri as a long-term growth market, and Inman and Clark deepen our presence in a region where relationships and local expertise truly matter,” said Heather Wessels, regional director. “This partnership allows us to preserve what makes each agency successful while adding the scale and support needed to serve clients for the long term.”
“Both agencies exemplify the community-rooted, client-first businesses we seek to partner with,” said Benjamin Schoettmer, CEO of WalkerHughes. “Together, these acquisitions allow us to thoughtfully build density across Missouri, from the St. Louis metro area to key regional hubs, while maintaining the continuity and care clients expect.”
The acquisitions reflect WalkerHughes’ ongoing strategy of partnering with high-quality, founder-led agencies where local leadership and relationships remain central to the business.
ABOUT WALKERHUGHES GROUP, LLC
WalkerHughes is a privately held, founder‑led retail 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.