Goosehead Insurance reported stronger second-quarter 2026 results and raised its full-year revenue outlook. The company also announced CEO Mark Miller will retire at year-end, with President Mark Jones Jr. taking over. Total written premiums rose 14% year-over-year to $1.36 billion, while policies in force increased 15% to 2.1 million. Total revenue climbed 21% to $113.4 million. Adjusted EBITDA grew 30% to $37.9 million, representing a 33% margin. New business commissions increased 27% to $9.6 million, whilst ancillary revenue surged 180% to $16.3 million. Client retention improved to 86%, its highest level since the hard market began. Jones said the company's strategy remains unchanged, focusing on becoming the largest personal lines insurance distributor.

Goosehead Insurance has been named to Selling Power Magazine's 60 Best Companies to Sell For 2026 list. The independent personal lines insurance agency was recognised for building a technologically advanced sales organisation with a strong human element. As part of its growth strategy, Goosehead is expanding its corporate sales team and geographic footprint. Since 2024, the company has opened corporate sales offices in Tempe, Nashville, Arlington, Minneapolis, Seattle, and Indianapolis. The company offers its sales agents a fully paid licensing and training programme, unlimited sales territories across the continental US, and multiple career paths including business ownership. High-performing corporate sales agents can advance to leadership roles or transition to becoming franchise agency owners. Selling Power analysed over 260 companies across five key areas, including compensation, training, diversity, and AI incorporation in sales processes.

Goosehead Insurance has appointed Eben Hewitt as Chief Technology Officer. Hewitt joins from Hyatt Corporation, where he served as Global Chief Information Officer, overseeing engineering, data and AI, infrastructure, cybersecurity and enterprise applications. In his new role, Hewitt will lead Goosehead's technology strategy, including expanding AI-powered capabilities, data and analytics platforms, and the continued evolution of Digital Agent 2.0. Previously, he held senior technology leadership positions at Sabre Hospitality Solutions, Choice Hotels and O'Reilly Media. Goosehead is an independent personal lines insurance agency that distributes products through corporate and franchise locations across the United States. The company represents over 200 insurance companies that underwrite personal and commercial lines.