(800) 666-5692The History of JM Wilson
World War I
James M. Wilson, Sr. returns home from World War I as a decorated war hero.
Founded
JM Wilson Corporation is founded as a wholesale bond writer.
World War II
James Wilson, Jr. and Paul Wilson serve their country as the United States enters World War II.
Family Business
Sons James & Paul (a decorated Army Air Corp bomber crewman) return from WWII and join their father in the family business.
Officially an MGA
JM Wilson becomes a Managing General Agency (MGA) and also begins offering property & casualty, personal lines, and standard classes of business.
Expansion of Product Lines
Inland marine, transportation, and excess & surplus lines added to JM Wilson’s product portfolio.
Second Generation
Sons James and Paul take over the family business after James M. Wilson, Sr. passes away.
New Chairman
Paul Wilson takes over as chairman of JM Wilson.
New Branch Office
Branch office opens in Madison, WI.
Acquisition
Purchase of an MGA in Columbus, OH.
New President
David Wilson, son of Paul and grandson of James M. Wilson, Sr. is appointed President of JM Wilson.
Home Office Move
The JM Wilson home office moves from Kalamazoo, MI to the current location in Portage, MI.
Partnership Formed
JM Wilson partners with an MGA in Florida which becomes Enright & Wilson.
Acquisition
Purchase of an MGA in Arlington Heights, IL.
Acquisition
Purchase of an MGA in Carmel, IN.
New Branch Office
Branch office opens in Kansas City, MO.
MGA of the Year
JM Wilson named PIA MGA of the Year.
New Branch Office
Branch office opens in North Charleston, SC.
5 Star MGA
JM Wilson named a 5 Star MGA by Insurance Business America.
Territory Expansion
Surety and brokerage products are now offered nationwide.
Top Insurance Workplace
JM Wilson named a Top Insurance Workplace by Insurance Business America.
100 Years
JM Wilson celebrates 100 years in business.
Five-Star & All-Star MGA
JM Wilson named a Five-Star and an All-Star MGA by Insurance Business America.
New Branch Office
Branch office opens in Spanish Fork, UT. JM Wilson now offers all lines of business in 47 states.
New Branch Office
Branch office opens in Phoenix, AZ