Our History
1920
Crump is Founded
Edward Hull Crump established the E. H. Crump Insurance Company in 1920 in Memphis, Tennessee, and it rapidly grew to become the largest insurance agency in the southern United States.
1950s—1970s
Products, Underwriting, and Expertise Expands
Crump was wholesaling a variety of insurance products and supporting retail agents with its underwriting expertise and strong carrier relationships. Crump was later purchased by Marsh & McLennan.
1980s—1990s
BGA Boom
A proliferation of brokerage general agencies entered the market and eventually came together to form what would become Crump Life Insurance Services. Those businesses grew rapidly through the 1990s and significantly enhanced Crump’s scale and diversity.
2000—2010
The Crump Family of Brands
With an attractive combination of strong management processes and financial sophistication, Crump continued to reinforce the strength of its foundation and expand into other related markets with the TIME, RiskRighter, and Tellus brands.
2012
Crump Becomes Part of Truist
Truist purchases Crump from a private equity firm, building the organization’s significant strategic presence in insurance distribution. Increasing investments in Crump’s platforms and offerings contribute to Truist’s market position as one of the largest global insurance providers.
2023 and Beyond
Building the Brokerage of the Future
Crump continues its significant investments in technology and innovation, keeping the company on the forefront of providing best-in-class tools, solutions and services to insurance and financial institutions, professionals, and their clients.
