Overview
Arlington/Roe is a family-owned managing general agency (MGA) and wholesale insurance broker headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in 1964 by Francis Roe, the company is now in its third generation of family ownership under President James A. Roe, CPCU, and his sons Andy and Patrick. The firm holds underwriting authority delegated by multiple A-rated carriers and is licensed to conduct business in all 50 states, with a particular emphasis on the Midwest market.
The company employs more than 230 professionals -- nearly half of whom hold professional designations -- and maintains more than 5,000 agent relationships nationwide. Arlington/Roe offers both admitted and non-admitted market solutions across a broad portfolio of specialty commercial and personal lines, including aviation, transportation, professional liability, healthcare, agribusiness, and recreational products. It has been named one of Indiana's Best Places to Work by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce for two consecutive years (2025 and 2026).
Products & Services
Aviation
Hull and liability coverage for aircraft operators of all sizes, from small private aircraft to complex commercial operations. Distributed nationwide through appointed producers.
Bonds
Surety and fidelity bonds for contractors and businesses. Covers contract surety, commercial surety, and fidelity requirements.
Cyber / Data Breach
First- and third-party cyber liability coverage for businesses facing data breach and network security exposures.
Environmental
Specialty environmental liability programs for contractors and site operators.
Commercial Agribusiness
Admitted package markets for agricultural operations.
Key Features
- Commercial Auto
- Excess Liability and Umbrella
- Inland Marine
- Pollution
- Property and Casualty
- Workers Compensation
Target Users: Farm supply businesses (grain elevators, feed mills, fertilizer dealers), agricultural trucking (grain, milk, livestock hauling), agricultural contractors (custom harvesting, irrigation service), and food product manufacturers.
Marine
Commercial and recreational marine coverage including watercraft liability and inland marine.
Professional Liability
D&O, E&O, employment practices liability (EPLI), and cyber liability for professionals and businesses. Coverage extends to allied healthcare providers.
Transportation
Trucking, motor carrier, and specialty auto programs for commercial transportation operators.
Workers Compensation
Specialty workers compensation programs across diverse industry classes.
Personal Lines
Broad personal lines portfolio for specialty and hard-to-place personal risks. Products include:
Key Features
- Homeowners, Dwelling, Condominium, and Manufactured Home
- Farm and Ranch
- Flood and Residential Earthquake
- High-Value Home Solutions
- Liability and Umbrella
- Valuable Articles / Inland Marine
- In-Home Business
- Collector Vehicle, Motorsports, Recreational Watercraft, Commercial Watercraft, Snowmobile
Standard Business Division
A dedicated division connecting retail agency partners with admitted carriers and direct-bill options for standard commercial and personal accounts. Emphasis on full account solutions across admitted markets.
Specialty Niches
Arlington/Roe maintains programs for specialty industry classes including cannabis, auto recyclers, construction, hospitality, manufacturing and distribution, real estate, and retail and services.