About Us
Advisory-Led.
Results-Driven.
Joseph Marshall Company is an independent commercial insurance advisory firm built on a simple premise — businesses deserve a true partner, not just a policy.
Our Story
Built on Trust.
Driven by Expertise.
Joseph Marshall Company was founded with a clear vision: to bring institutional-quality insurance advisory to businesses that deserve more than a transactional broker relationship. From day one, we have operated as a true fiduciary — placing our clients' interests above all else.
We have built deep expertise across commercial property, liability, workers compensation, cyber, executive risk, and specialty lines.
Today, we serve businesses across several major industry sectors, managing programs that range from straightforward commercial packages to complex, multi-line placements in the specialty and surplus lines markets.
Our Values
What We Stand For
Client-First Independence
As an independent advisory firm, we have no carrier quotas, no volume commitments, and no conflicts of interest. Every recommendation we make is driven solely by what is best for your business.
Strategic Risk Thinking
We approach insurance as a risk management discipline — not a commodity transaction. Our advisors think holistically about your exposures and design programs that align with your business strategy.
Long-Term Partnership
Our relationships are built for the long term. We invest in understanding your business deeply so that as you grow and evolve, your insurance program evolves with you.
Why Joseph Marshall Co.
The Difference
Is in the Details
In a crowded marketplace of brokers and agents, Joseph Marshall Co. stands apart through our commitment to independent advice, market access, and genuine partnership. Here is what that means in practice:
- Independent advisory — no carrier quotas or volume incentives
- Access to several admitted, non-admitted, specialty and surplus lines markets
- Proactive claims advocacy from first notice to resolution
- Annual program reviews and ongoing risk management guidance
- Deep industry expertise across six major commercial sectors
Our Offices
Locations
Illinois
222 N Columbus Drive, #3806
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 639-1159
Iowa
4515 N River Blvd, N.E., Ste 200
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 777-6669
Let's Start a Conversation
Whether you're reviewing your current program or starting from scratch, we'd welcome the opportunity to learn about your business and share how we can help.