Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Insurance Partner in Marion, IL
Jackson & Gray is an independent insurance agency based in Marion, IL, with over 60 years of combined experience serving individuals, families, and businesses in Southern Illinois. We specialize in providing personalized insurance solutions tailored to the unique needs of our clients, offering a wide range of personal, business, and employee benefit insurance products. As an independent agency, we are not tied to any single carrier, allowing us to compare policies from trusted providers like Erie Insurance to find the right coverage and cost for each client.Our team prioritizes transparency, local expertise, and exceptional service, ensuring clients understand their policies and feel confident in their coverage. We are committed to building long-term relationships by delivering straightforward advice, fair pricing, and unwavering support during claims or policy adjustments. Our deep understanding of regional risksfrom severe weather to local business challengesenables us to provide insurance solutions that protect what matters most to our neighbors in Marion, Herrin, Carterville, and surrounding communities.
Services
Home Insurance
Auto Insurance
Life Insurance
Business Insurance
Group Health Insurance
Flood Insurance
Earthquake Insurance
Umbrella Insurance
Workers Compensation
Commercial Property Insurance
Details
- Year established: 1964
Highlights and features
- We offer over 60 years of combined local insurance expertise in Southern Illinois.
- Our independent agency status allows unbiased comparisons across multiple carriers.
- We provide personalized policy explanations without industry jargon or pressure.
- Our team specializes in regional risk factors like severe weather and local business needs.
- We offer 24/7 claims support and policy adjustments from real local advisors.
What people say
Excellent customer service
Saved me money
Helpful during claims
Competitive pricing
Local expertise
Services
Home Insurance
Protect your home, belongings, and liability risks with customizable policies. We help Southern Illinois homeowners understand coverage options, including flood and earthquake endorsements. Our team ensures accurate valuation and gap analysis for comprehensive protection.
Business Insurance
Customize Business Owners Policies (BOP) combining liability and property insurance. We serve Southern Illinois businesses with tailored solutions for general liability, workers compensation, and cyber liability, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
Life Insurance
Offering term and permanent life insurance to secure your family's future. We help clients determine appropriate coverage amounts and explain policy details, including tax-free benefits and cash value accumulation options.
Group Health Insurance
Provide competitive health plans for small businesses, including PPOs, HMOs, and HSAs. We assist with plan design, carrier comparisons, and ACA compliance to support employer-employee needs in Southern Illinois.
Auto Insurance
Protect drivers with liability, collision, and comprehensive coverage. We offer SR-22 filings, bundling discounts, and tailored policies for various vehicle types across Southern Illinois road conditions.
People
Jonathan Cavaness
President
With decades of insurance experience, Jonathan leads our team in providing expert guidance for personal and commercial policies. He specializes in risk assessment and policy customization for Southern Illinois residents.
Chris Blue
Agent
Chris assists clients with home, auto, and business insurance solutions. He focuses on explaining complex coverage details in simple terms and finding cost-effective protection for local families.
Lisa Cavaness
Agency Support
Lisa provides administrative support and policy management assistance, ensuring smooth operations and client communication for our insurance services in Williamson County.
Questions
What makes Jackson & Gray Insurance different from other agencies?
We are an independent agency offering unbiased comparisons across multiple carriers, with 60+ years of combined local expertise in Southern Illinois. Our team prioritizes personalized service and regional risk understanding.
How do you help with insurance claims?
We guide clients through the entire claims process, answer questions promptly, and stay involved to ensure timely resolutions. Our local team provides direct support rather than outsourcing to call centers.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Marion, Herrin, Carterville, Johnston City, and surrounding areas in Williamson County, Southern Illinois.
Do you work with both individuals and businesses?
Yes, we offer personal insurance (home, auto, life) and business insurance (BOP, liability, workers comp) for local employers, along with group health benefits.
Can you help lower my current insurance rates?
As an independent agency, we compare rates across multiple carriers to find competitive pricing. Many clients save money by bundling policies or adjusting coverage with our guidance.
What types of insurance do you specialize in?
We specialize in home, auto, life, commercial property, business owners policies, workers compensation, and group health insurance tailored to Southern Illinois residents and businesses.
