With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 2,193 %, Steward Risk Ranks #4 Nationally Among Insurance Companies and #1 in San Antonio
NEW YORK, August 12, 2025 – Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping the future, today announced that Steward Risk ranks No. 179 on the 2025 Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America.
In addition to its national ranking, Steward Risk placed #4 in the “Insurance” category and earned the distinction of being the #1 fastest-growing private company in San Antonio.
The Inc. 5000 list provides a data-driven snapshot of the nation’s most dynamic independent businesses—those that have demonstrated exceptional growth, innovation, and resilience. Past honorees include Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Under Armour, Timberland, Oracle, and Patagonia.
“This recognition is proof that growth and stewardship can go hand in hand,” said Daniel Carlisle, Managing Partner of Steward Risk. “We built this firm on the belief that we are stewards—entrusted to serve our clients, our colleagues, and our community with integrity and courage. Achieving 2,193 % growth while staying true to that mission reflects the power of doing business with purpose.”
This year’s Inc. 5000 honorees showcased remarkable growth amid continued economic headwinds. Among the top 500 companies, the median three-year revenue growth rate reached 1,552 %, collectively adding more than 48,000 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years.
“Making the Inc. 5000 is always a remarkable achievement, but earning a spot this year speaks volumes about a company’s tenacity and clarity of vision,” said Mike Hofman, Editor-in-Chief of Inc. “These businesses have thrived amid rising costs, shifting global dynamics, and constant change. They didn’t just weather the storm—they grew through it.”
Inc. will celebrate the honorees at the 2025 Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, taking place October 22–24 in Phoenix, Arizona. The top 500 companies will also be featured in the Fall issue of Inc. Magazine.
About Steward Risk
Steward Risk, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, is a premier independent insurance and risk-management partner serving middle-market businesses across Texas. The firm delivers large-broker capabilities with boutique precision, providing deep expertise in industries such as construction, energy, real estate, marine, and surety.
Led by Daniel Carlisle, Robert Rochelle, and Richie Carnahan, Steward Risk is guided by a mission to be stewards of clients, colleagues, and community—ensuring that everything it touches is left better than it was found. The firm was also recognized as a 2025 Reagan Consulting Best Practices Agency, highlighting its disciplined operations, sustainable growth, and client-first culture.
For more information, visit www.stewardrisk.com or contact .
Methodology
Companies on the 2025 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2021 to 2024. To qualify, companies must be U.S.-based, privately held, independent, and have met minimum revenue thresholds of $100,000 in 2021 and $2 million in 2024.
About Inc.
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