1900 - 1950: The Beginning Years

Morgan Marrow shows from the start it is a true “family business” enterprise.

1907

Morgan Marrow Company created

Shortly after our founder, M. H. Morgan bought the insurance accounts of James M. Cummings, he agreed to a business partnership with Harry Marrow, a prominent citizen of Hampton, thus creating Morgan Marrow Company.

1930

Second generation joins agency

J. B. Morgan, the oldest son of M. H. Morgan, joined Morgan Marrow Company, making it a true "family business" enterprise.

1947

Second son joins agency

Edwin J. Morgan, joined his father and brother in the agency after serving as a Marine Special Agent with the Home Insurance Company.

1950 - 2000: Growth and Expansion

Morgan Marrow expands operations and staff, sowing its roots.

1960s

John E. Sim joins agency

John E. Sim, a Marine Supervisor with Home Insurance Company, joined the agency following the death of the founder, M. H. Morgan.

• Fletcher Insurance Agency acquired
• Glenwood Limited and Batson Realty acquired

Third generation joins agency

John B. Morgan II joined Morgan Marrow Company and managed the Newport News branch until his transfer to the Hampton branch in 1981.

1970s

Edwin J. Morgan, Jr. joins agency

Ned Morgan joined the agency and managed the Gloucester operations. Ned currently manages the Virginia Beach branch and is the agency's Vice President.

• Dowden Insurance Agency was acquired
• Penrose Insurance Agency was acquired
• Farinholt Insurance Agency was acquired

1980s

Second generation Sim joins agency

J. Michael Sim joined Morgan Marrow Company and has worked in many of its branches; currently he works in the Hampton branch and serves as Secretary of the Company.

• Rawls Insurance Agency was acquired
• Norfolk Insurance Exchange was acquired
• Wornom Insurance Agency was acquired
• TICO Insurance Agency was acquired
• Billups Agency was acquired
• Browning Insurance Group was acquired
• Poquoson Insurance Agency was acquired

1990s

ESOP

In 1996 Morgan Marrow Company became an employee owned company with the creation of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Our employees own a significant portion of the Company and share in its profits. Employees qualify for and vest in the plan based on time in service to the Company.

Second Sim son joins agency

J. Stuart Sim joined the agency to develop new business for the Virginia Beach branch. He is Treasurer of Morgan Marrow Company.

2000 - Present: Today and Tomorrow

Morgan Marrow continues to grow as an employee owned business.

2000s

Company moves to new headquarters

In 2003, the headquarters moved to the current location at 21 Manhattan Square in Hampton. The Company occupies 10,000 square feet of space designed specifically for our needs.

Today and the Future

With over 100 years of insurance experience we at Morgan Marrow are proud of our rich history and will continue to work to ensure client satisfaction today and into the future.