Hylant Expands Presence in Northern Indiana, Names Max Rispler Market President for Elkhart

Toledo, OH – April 20, 2026 – Hylant, one of the largest privately held insurance brokerage firms in the United States, announced today its expansion into Elkhart, Indiana, along with the promotion of Max Rispler to Market President for Elkhart. The firm plans to open a physical office in Elkhart later this summer as part of its long‑term growth strategy in the Great Lakes region.

Elkhart represents a strategically important market for Hylant, anchored by advanced manufacturing, supply chain operations, and family‑owned businesses that value long‑term relationships and trusted advisory partnerships. Hylant currently serves clients in and around Elkhart through several Indiana and Midwest offices and sees significant opportunity to deepen its local presence and community involvement.

“Establishing a local presence in Elkhart reflects our commitment to being close to the clients and communities we serve,” said David Norris, CEO, Great Lakes Region at Hylant. “This market aligns strongly with our strengths and values, and we believe local leadership is essential to building meaningful, long‑term relationships.”

Rispler brings deep market knowledge, strong client relationships, and a proven track record of growth to the role. Most recently, he led successful market development efforts in West Michigan, where he built a strong client base and established a meaningful presence within the business community. During his tenure, Rispler was named to Crain’s Grand Rapids 40 Under 40, recognizing his leadership, professional impact, and commitment to community engagement. He also serves on the Priority Health Agent Advisory Council and has been actively involved with regional business and nonprofit organizations, including FEI Grand Rapids and the Heart of West Michigan United Way.

“Max’s leadership style and relationship‑first approach make him the right person to lead our expansion in Elkhart,” Norris added. “His promotion reflects both his performance and our confidence in his ability to grow the market thoughtfully and sustainably.”

“I’m excited to help establish Hylant as a long-term partner in the Elkhart community,” said Rispler. “This is a market built on strong relationships, family‑owned businesses, and pride in local industry and values that align closely with Hylant’s culture. I look forward to being actively involved and supporting clients as they navigate increasingly complex risks.”

Additional details regarding the Elkhart office location and opening timeline will be shared later this year.

About Hylant

Hylant is among the largest privately held insurance brokers in the United States, renowned for both expertise and high-touch service. Since 1935, Hylant has helped clients identify and address risk-related challenges before they become unmanageable by delivering solutions unique to their circumstances.

Hylant offers comprehensive risk management consultation, alternative risk financing services, business insurance brokerage, employee benefits brokerage and consultation, small business insurance and personal insurance services. Hylant provides solutions locally, nationally, and internationally.