Houghton Search Group

The Houghton Search Group, Inc. (formerly Management Recruiters of Fairfax, Inc.) is the largest executive search firm in the Washington DC and Mid-Atlantic region focused exclusively on the insurance brokerage sector. The company inspires trust and guides the insurance community in the acquisition and retention of top talent. The firm provides top talent in the areas of Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits, Life Insurance, Financial Services, and accounting.

The company has built personal relationships with over 4,250 insurance producers and account management support professionals across the Washington DC region alone. These relationships position Houghton Search Group as a trusted specialist capable of sourcing the most experienced insurance professionals. By focusing exclusively on the insurance brokerage sector, the firm stays abreast of the latest developments in this fast-paced industry and provides timely expert guidance to clients and candidates alike.

Clients choose Houghton Search Group not merely for recruitment services but for strategic partnership. The firm does more than recruit talent; it helps build great companies by structuring compensation packages for sales producers, setting up accountability metrics and benchmarks, linking clients with acquisition targets in the region, and building growth strategies. The company's deep knowledge of the Washington DC and Mid-Atlantic region includes understanding market dynamics, the competitive landscape, compensation levels, and identifying A+ players in the insurance sector.