Higginbotham Acquires Lyon Fry Cadden Insurance

Higginbotham Partners with First Louisiana Insurance

March 25, 2021

Insurance

Higginbotham, a Fort Worth-based independent insurance and financial services firm, has partnered with Baton Rouge-based First Louisiana Insurance to establish its second office in Louisiana. First Louisiana’s founder Jack Harless will become a managing director and will continue leading the local team of nine insurance professionals as part of Higginbotham’s strategic regional expansion.

Higginbotham Acquires Roehr Insurance

August 7, 2025

Insurance

Higginbotham, the Fort Worth-based employee-owned insurance, financial and HR services firm, has joined forces with Roehr Insurance, a Cincinnati-based property & casualty agency. The partnership expands Higginbotham's Midwest presence, provides Roehr with additional resources and an employee ownership pathway, and supports succession planning for Roehr's leadership.

Higginbotham Teams Up with Stephens Insurance Services

October 8, 2025

Insurance

Higginbotham, an employee-owned insurance, financial and HR services firm based in Fort Worth, Texas, has entered a partnership to bring Lubbock-based Stephens Insurance Services into its regional footprint. The move expands Higginbotham's capabilities in employee benefits and Medicare advisory while strengthening its presence across West Texas and eastern New Mexico.

Higginbotham Acquires Holman and Company (Alpharetta, GA)

August 9, 2022

Insurance

Higginbotham has brought Holman and Company, an Alpharetta-based commercial and personal insurance broker, into its firm, adding a third Georgia office and expanding service capabilities in the greater Atlanta market. The deal gives Holman broader access to insurer markets and Higginbotham additional local presence and employee-benefit capabilities while Holman leadership will continue in managing roles.

Higginbotham Acquires Iscential

August 15, 2023

Insurance

Fort Worth-based Higginbotham has acquired Houston-based independent insurance agency Iscential, adding a second Houston team and expanding its local presence. The deal brings Iscential's ~140 associates and risk-management, insurance and financial services capabilities into Higginbotham's employee-owned platform; Dowling Hales served as exclusive financial advisor to the sellers.

Higginbotham Acquires MGM Benefits Group

October 20, 2021

Insurance

Higginbotham, an employee-owned insurance, financial and HR services firm based in Fort Worth, Texas, has acquired MGM Benefits Group, an employee benefits agency headquartered in Richardson, Texas. The deal expands Higginbotham's service capabilities and product offerings—particularly for schools and universities—and allows MGM to offer additional coverage lines and risk-management support while keeping its existing leadership team in place.