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With a family history of valuing and trusting business relationships, Arlington/Roe continues to uphold the Golden Rule as our guiding principle. Our success is measured by the success of our employees, our agencies and our company partners.

It is with honesty, integrity, respect and trust that we strive to be the premier managing general agency and wholesale insurance brokerage firm for those we serve.

Our goal is to provide one-stop solutions for our independent agency partners’ local and nationwide insurance coverage needs. It should be noted that our aviation specialty practice is available to agents nationwide.

Take a look at our company’s history

Our Timeline

2023
January 1, 2023
United Way Award Winner & $340 Million In Premium
7 people standing in front of a stage. The third person from the left who is president and ceo Jim roe is holding an award.

Arlington/Roe experienced a remarkable year marked by significant milestones and continued success. The company achieved record growth, reaching $340 million in premium, highlighting its ongoing success trajectory.   Arlington/Roe received the Spirit United Award from the United Way of Central Indiana, acknowledging the company's commitment to generosity and service. The

2022
December 31, 2022
A New Office Location & Company Growth
Andy, Jim and Patrick Roe standing in front of the new office. They are in front of a light grey couch. There is a TV in the background and a light above and behind them.

After over 20 years in the 8900 building at Keystone at the Crossing, Arlington/Roe moved just across the street to the 8888 building. The new office space was renovated, modernized and has several features to accommodate the company's growing needs.   Andy Roe was promoted to Executive Vice President &

2021
March 1, 2021
$250 Million In Premium & 200 Associates

Arlington/Roe saw another year of monumental advancement. The company reached a new milestone of $250 million in premium.   Arlington/Roe also purchased Muench Insurance, a wholesale independent insurance broker located in Omaha, Nebraska. The acquisition brought expanded access to Nebraska and Iowa independent agents.

2020
November 13, 2020
The COVID-19 Global Pandemic Hits
image of three Roes with masks on smiling at the camera

In March, Arlington/Roe quickly formulated a response plan to the developing coronavirus pandemic. The company moved to a virtual work environment, with nearly all 187 associates in all offices working from home. The transition was quick and smooth, and there were little to no interruptions in how associates conducted business.

2019
November 13, 2019
Acquisition of Several Agencies Across the Midwest

Arlington/Roe continued its growth by purchasing several agencies. The company purchased Indiana Surplus Lines, Central Insurex in Ohio, and Envision Insurance Agency's aviation book of business in Illinois.    The company also acquired Robert W. Schmidt, a special-risk broker in Brookfield, Wisconsin. The purchase allowed the company to add a

2018
November 15, 2018
Implementation of New Agency Management System
image of patrick roe holidng the IIAY award with other associates

Recognizing its own internal needs, Arlington/Roe implemented a new agency management system called ALIS. The new management system better suited the company's data and production needs and streamlined processes for associates.    Patrick Roe received the Insurance Professional of the Year Award from the Independent Insurance Agents of Indiana. The

2015
November 19, 2015
$200 Million and 174 Associates

Signaling another monumental advancement, Arlington/Roe hit record growth and broke the $200-million barrier.    As premium grew, so did the number of associates and office locations. The company hired over 20 people that year to keep up with its continued growth and opened an underwriting office in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Additionally,

2014
October 30, 2014
50-year celebration and $182 Million in Premium
image of an empty room decorated for a 50th anniversary

In celebration of the company’s 50th anniversary, the emphasis was placed on giving back. The number of philanthropic efforts were expanded.   An annual insurance internship was funded and launched by Arlington/Roe. Dollars and time were devoted to university insurance education programs and to a great number of state and

2013
October 31, 2013
$158 Million in Premium and 150 Associates
The Roe family looking at the screen and smiling

Arlington/Roe purchased Mid-South Insurance in Tennessee establishing roots for its next underwriting office location in Nashville. Additional Ohio insurance talent was secured, and plans were underway for an office in Columbus in 2014.   The Minnesota Big "I" appointed Arlington/Roe as their insurance manager for their membership E&O program. The

2010
October 9, 2010
$112 Million in Premium and 119 Associates

Arlington/Roe was on the move again after the softening of the market due to the financial crisis.   Andy Roe was named Executive Vice President of Commercial Lines and Brokerage. Patrick Roe became Vice President and Director of Marketing.