Broker Spotlight J.M. Wilson
Celebrating 100 Years
J.M. Wilson is a third generation, family-owned Managing General Agency (MGA) and Surplus Lines Broker founded in 1920 – celebrating 100 years! They provide independent insurance agents access to ‘A’ rated carriers for Commercial Transportation, Property & Casualty, Brokerage, Marine, Personal Lines and Surety.
Relationships are Key Experienced and knowledgeable, J.M. Wilson underwriters are a resource for independent agents. The relationships built by underwriters and the agency relations teams are critical – and the customer experience doesn't end there. Support teams also know how important their roles are to the success of the agents served and carriers represented. Insurance has always been a relationship business, which is why establishing long-term partnerships and providing the best possible experience in the E&S marketplace is a foundation to the company culture.
Longevity and Growth J.M. Wilson is excited to be celebrating their centennial anniversary this year! They’ve earned an outstanding reputation in this industry and have been recognized as a 5 Star MGA by Insurance Business America. Over the past twenty years, the MGA has grown from serving 7 states to serving forty with physical offices in 8 states and plans for continued expansion.
1920
JM Wilson Corporation is founded as a wholesale bond writer.
1948
JM Wilson becomes an MGA and also begins offering property & casualty, personal lines, and standard classes of business.
Quick Quotes J.M. Wilson prides itself in being accessible using an agent’s preferred method. Whether that means a phone quote, using the submit a risk form on the website or submitting an application via email, an agent can expect to receive confirmation within 24 hours with either a quote or a status update. J.M. Wilson also provides an online portal to access various carriers’ rating programs.
1987-88
David Wilson, son of Paul and grandson of James M. Wilson Sr. is appointed President of JM Wilson. The home office moves from Kalamazoo, MI to the current location in Portage, MI.
Here to Help For more information, agents can contact the Sales and Agency Relations Specialist, Wendy Wotring at 1.877.361.9475 or by email at wwotring@jmwilson.com or contact Branch/ Underwriting Manager, Debbie Martinez at 1.800.595.0063 or by email at dmartinez@jmwilson.com. More information may also be found on the company's website at jmwilson.com. The Tennessee Insuror
2020
Named a Five-Star and an All-Star MGA by Insurance Business America, JM Wilson celebrates its 100th year! u 39
