Heffernan Insurance Brokers has acquired Walterry Insurance Brokers, an independent insurance agency based in Clinton, Maryland.
The Walterry team joined Heffernan effective May 1, 2026. The acquisition expands Heffernan’s presence in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area and adds specialized expertise in media liability and professional liability insurance.
Founded in 1968, Walterry has provided insurance services to individuals and businesses for more than five decades. The agency specializes in media liability, professional liability and business insurance, with experience serving newspapers, broadcasters, film and television producers, and nonprofit trade associations.
Walterry also provides commercial and personal insurance as well as life and health coverage.
F. Michael Heffernan, president and CEO of Heffernan Insurance Brokers, said Walterry’s industry experience and commitment to its clients will complement Heffernan’s existing operations. He said Heffernan will provide additional resources to support the Walterry team as it continues serving clients and growing its business.
Bill Coady, vice president of Walterry Insurance Brokers, said Heffernan’s approach to client service aligns with the values Walterry has developed over its more than 50 years in business. He added that joining Heffernan will allow the agency to maintain its specialized expertise and personal service while gaining access to broader capabilities and resources.
The transaction strengthens Heffernan’s specialty insurance offerings while adding an established independent agency in the Mid-Atlantic region.
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