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January 12, 2026 – Houchens Insurance Group to acquire Texas Agency, The Blackburn Insurance, Inc.
Houchens Insurance Group is proud to announce the acquisition of The Blackburn Insurance Agency, Inc., an independent insurance agency headquartered in Grand Prairie, Texas. Blackburn has served individuals and businesses across the state of Texas since 1949, building a reputation for knowledgeable, ethical, and client-focused service.
For over 70 years, Blackburn Insurance has delivered customized, cost-effective solutions with a strong emphasis on commercial insurance. Their team helps businesses statewide protect their operations through tailored coverage options and strategic risk management.
“We’re excited to welcome Blackburn Insurance to HIG,” said Andy Barker, CEO of Houchens Insurance Group. “Expanding into Texas is a major milestone for our organization—and The Blackburn Insurance, Inc. is the ideal partner for that growth. Their decades-long reputation for trusted, relationship-driven service, and deep knowledge of niche markets perfectly complement HIG’s client-first approach. This partnership allows us to bring HIG’s resources and expertise to one of the nation’s most dynamic markets while working alongside a team that shares our commitment to personalized service and trusted relationships.”
This acquisition unites two organizations with decades of trusted service and strong carrier relationships. By integrating Blackburn’s commercial expertise and deep knowledge of niche markets with HIG’s national scale and resources, we broaden our industry experience and strengthen our ability to deliver tailored solutions for businesses across Texas and beyond. Together, we remain committed to providing personalized, relationship-driven service backed by an ownership mentality to help clients protect what matters most.
