The MJ Companies were founded by Michael M. Bill and James Ritter 60 years ago. Our story is one of humble beginnings and a pursuit of ingenuity. Founded in 1964, we started our journey with just two individuals and a vision to bring more to the industry. Since then, we have become one of the largest privately held insurance agencies in America, with over 250 dedicated associates serving clients in every state across the nation and over 50 countries worldwide. Our diverse range of personalized services, including commercial and personal insurance, risk management, employee benefits, retirement, compensation, and total rewards consulting, have helped us earn the trust of our clients and establish ourselves as industry leaders. It’s been a busy 60 years at The MJ Companies. The timeline below tells the story of our growth and success. We’d love to tell you more about the ways we help you grow and succeed, too.

Alera Group's Nashville, Tennessee office is part of the Alera Group network of employee benefits brokerages. Its work centers on employers in healthcare and social services, administrative and support services, and financial activities, primarily small and mid-sized employers. The office places fully insured coverage, with medical and prescription drug benefits alongside ancillary lines and retirement plans. Among its employer clients, Commercial Insurance Associates is well rated by its employees for benefits. Example carriers include BCBS of TN, Aetna and Guardian Life.

Group Benefit Systems, Inc. is a standalone employee benefits brokerage office based in Nashville, Tennessee. Its work centers on employers in wholesale trade, construction, and healthcare and social services, primarily mid-sized employers. The office places medical coverage, including self-funded arrangements and MEWA structures, along with ancillary lines and retirement plans. Among its employer clients, John Bouchard and Sons Co. is well rated by its employees for benefits. Example carriers and providers associated with the office include BCBS of TN, Mutual of Omaha and Prudential.

Brown & Brown - Nashville, TN is an employee benefits brokerage office located in Brentwood, Tennessee, operating as part of Brown & Brown. The office works with small, mid-sized and large employers across manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, construction, professional business services and retail services. Its placement work spans self-funded arrangements and medical coverage, including PPO and HMO plans, along with prescription drug benefits, ancillary lines, retirement plans and mega wrap arrangements. Employer clients including Duval Asphalt Products, Inc. and Lee-Smith, Inc. are well rated by their employees for benefits. Example carriers include CIGNA, BCBS of TN and UnitedHealthcare.

We’ve been here in Music City, helping businesses experience the sweet sounds of success, since 2011. Do HR outsourcing solutions with exceptional follow-through sound like an award-winning melody to you? Give us a call today to speak with one of our friendly sales representatives.

Apex Benefits is dedicated to helping small businesses thrive. With our extensive experience in employee benefits, we provide tailored, cost-effective solutions, whether it’s through a Captive, Level funding, a PEO partnership or an Individual Coverage HRA (ICHRA). We’re here to support your company’s growth and your employees’ well-being.

Insurance that works for you. At Higginbotham, you are at the center of everything we do. The people you care about, your community, your business, your success–we listen to what’s most important to you, because that’s what’s most important to us. Whether you’re searching for customized insurance, HR or financial solutions to protect your home, car, health, business or employees, our specialists are here to serve you, the people you care about, and your success. People-first service drives us. Leading with value defines us. But you make us.