Steven D. Linkous Celebrates 20 Years as President and CEO of Harford Mutual Insurance Group
Steven D. Linkous has reached his 20th anniversary as President and Chief Executive Officer of Harford Mutual Insurance Group (HMIG), a position he assumed on October 16, 2006. He is the third-longest-serving president in HMIG's nearly 185-year history. During his tenure, Linkous has overseen significant growth for the company. Under Linkous' leadership, policyholders’ surplus increased from $89 million to $489 million as of September 30, 2026. The company expanded its operations into 12 states and Washington D.C., opening new offices in South Carolina and Kentucky. HMIG also earned recognition on Ward's 50® list for top-performing property-casualty insurers. Linkous has been recognized as one of Maryland’s Most Admired CEOs multiple times, including being placed in the publication’s Circle of Leadership after his third honor. He is known for fostering employee development and strengthening community partnerships through charitable initiatives totaling over $6.5 million since 2006.
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