Who Insures Midwest Farm Families? Someone Who Grew Up as One.

Benjamin Schoettmer, CEO of WalkerHughes Insurance, was homeschooled on a hog farm in Tipton, Indiana. His father served as President of Indiana Pork Producers and was recognized as "America's Pig Farmer." Ben didn't just grow up near agriculture; he grew up inside it.

Today, WalkerHughes Insurance is a multi-location insurance brokerage specializing in farms and agricultural businesses across Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, and Ohio. The company has nearly doubled in size in recent years, driven by making sure families have an insurance partner who truly understands what they've built.

What Makes WalkerHughes Different for Farm and Agricultural Businesses?

Most insurance brokers learn about farming from a manual. WalkerHughes was built by someone who lived it.

The values at the core of this company, showing up for rural communities, understanding the stakes of a bad season, knowing what a family farm means, aren't brand language.

They're the result of a CEO who grew up the way most of our clients did.

WalkerHughes intentionally invests in the rural communities it serves across the Midwest. That commitment drives the team's approach to every policy, every renewal, and every claim.

Frequently Asked Questions About Farm Insurance in the Midwest

Does WalkerHughes Insurance cover agricultural businesses?

Yes. Agricultural businesses are a specialty at WalkerHughes. The brokerage serves farm families and ag-related businesses across Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, and Ohio.

What types of farm insurance does WalkerHughes offer?

WalkerHughes works with farm families on a range of coverage needs, including property, liability, equipment, and crop-related risks. Contact a WalkerHughes advisor for a coverage review specific to your operation.

Why should farm families choose an insurance broker with agricultural experience?
Farm operations carry unique risks that standard commercial policies may not adequately cover. Working with a broker who has firsthand knowledge of agricultural life, and has built a team focused on that specialty means your coverage is more likely to reflect what's actually at stake.

Where is WalkerHughes Insurance located?

WalkerHughes operates in locations across Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, and Ohio.

Protecting the Communities That Feed America

Ben and his family also run their own hobby farm today, continuing to put down roots in the same kind of place he grew up. For WalkerHughes, serving farm families has deep roots.

If you're a farm family or agricultural business looking for an insurance team that gets it, WalkerHughes is ready to help.