Marvin Johnson & Associates

Company Description
Who We Are
Since 1969, Marvin Johnson & Associates has been a trusted leader in transportation insurance. From our headquarters in Columbus, Indiana, we support trucking companies across 25 states with more than $80 million in insurance and transportation-related services.
With over 300 years of combined trucking expertise, no other agency delivers deeper industry knowledge, broader market access, or more hands-on support.
What Sets Us Apart
We focus almost exclusively on trucking—98% of our business—allowing us to provide specialized, high-value solutions tailored to fleets of all sizes.
Our Core Programs
  • Small Fleet Programs: 1–15 power units
  • Mid-Size & Large Fleet Programs: 15+ power units
  • Owner-Operator Programs
  • Captive and SIR (Self-Insured Retention) Solutions
    • Ideal for fleets seeking long-term cost stability
    • Increased control over claims and risk
    • Tailored structures designed around your loss history, safety culture, and growth goals
  • Best-in-Class Safety & Loss Control Services
Innovative Solutions for Forward-Thinking Fleets
We’ve been industry pioneers for decades. Our experience includes:
  • Forming an admitted insurance company in Indiana
  • Developing rent-a-captive and group captive strategies
  • Providing consulting services to industry leaders such as Cummins Engine Company
If you’re exploring alternatives to the traditional insurance market, we can guide you through every step.
Our Approach: Built Around Your Success
We operate as an extension of your risk management team.
What you can expect:
  • Direct access to specialists in safety, compliance, and loss control
  • A structured service plan aligned with your fleet’s unique needs
  • Clear performance benchmarks and ongoing evaluations
  • Support through market shifts, regulatory changes, and capacity challenges
Safety & Loss Control That Drives Profitable Results
Our loss control team offers:
  • Hands-on driver training
  • Trend identification and root-cause analysis
  • Claims mitigation strategies
  • Benchmarking against industry peers
  • Ongoing safety culture development
Better drivers mean better results—and stronger bottom-line performance.
Is a Captive or SIR Right for Your Fleet?
Captive and SIR structures are a fit for fleets that:
  • Maintain consistently strong safety results
  • Want long-term cost control
  • Prefer greater transparency in claims handling
  • Are tired of rate volatility in the traditional market
  • Are ready to treat insurance as a financial strategy—not just a purchase
If you're unsure which model fits your fleet, we’ll walk you through the options and perform a feasibility analysis.
Why Choose Marvin Johnson & Associates?
  • 50+ years of proven industry leadership
  • Exclusive trucking focus
  • Direct relationships with the best transportation markets
  • A team dedicated to safety, innovation, and long-term partnerships
  • Solutions that grow with your fleet—not limit it
Ready to Build a Stronger Insurance Strategy?
Whether you’re purchasing insurance online for the first time, comparing programs, or evaluating a shift to captives or SIR structures, our experts are ready to help.
Your fleet’s success is our mission—and has been since 1969.


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Insurance / Adjusting / Bonding

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