2005 Headlines

  • November 2005  - Bollinger acquires the The Rork Agency of Midland Park, NJ. 
  • October 2005 - Mt. Laurel and Woodbury Heights branch offices relocate to state-of-the-art facilities in Moorestown, NJ.
  • The October 2005 issue of Hales Report ranks Bollinger, Inc. as the nation's 7th largest privately held insurance broker.
  • September 2005 - Ranked as one of the Top Ten agencies in productivity.
  • 07/19/05 -- Bollinger named by Business Insurance as the 24th largest agency in America with 2004 commission revenues of $81 million.  This represents a 14.4% increase over 2003 revenues. See the complete list of the 100 largest brokers of U.S. business.
  • 07/05/05 -- The Thomas Fallon Insurance Agency of Woodcliff Lake, NJ merges with Bollinger. 
  • 04/27/05 -- Bollinger is named one of "The Best Places to Work in NJ." 

2004 Headlines

  • The September 2004 Industry Focus issue of Business Insurance ranked Bollinger, Inc. as the nation's 13th most productive broker.  
  • The August 2004 issue of Hales Report ranks Bollinger, Inc. as the nation's 10th largest privately held insurance broker.
  • 07/19/04 -- Bollinger named by Business Insurance as the 30th largest agency in America with 2003 commission revenues of $71 million.  This represents a 14.4% increase over 2002 revenues.
  • 7/01/04 -- Storrie, Budd and Jones, Woodbury Heights, NJ merges with Bollinger

2002-2003 Headlines

  • 12/12/03 -- The Bartley Agency, based in Chester, NJ merges with Bollinger.
  • 12/08/03 -- Bollinger's new corporate offices at 101 JFK Parkway, Short Hills, NJ open for business.  The new location nearly doubles the space occupied by Bollinger at its prior location.
  • The October 13, 2003 issue of Business Insurance ranked Bollinger, Inc. as the nation's 11th most productive broker.   
  • As reported in the September 2003 issue of Hales Report, Bollinger is the 11th largest privately owned broker in the nation.  Ranking is based on 2002 revenues.
  • The July 21, 2003 issue of Business Insurance ranked Bollinger, Inc. as the nation's 34th largest insurance broker with 2002 reported revenues of $61,616,314 (a 14.9% increase over 2001 revenues). Based on this year's survey, Bollinger is the 4th largest insurance broker headquartered in NJ, ranking behind Commerce Insurance Services (28th), NIA (29th) and Fleet Insurance Services (33rd). When ranked with privately held insurance brokers nationwide, Bollinger placed 12th.
  • Nixon-Gallagher, located in New York, NY merges with Bollinger (01/03).
  • Bollinger to offer seminar on The Financial and Legal Impact of Going Self-Insured
  • Bollinger and The Madara Company merge (01/01/03).  
  • Business Insurance recognizes Bollinger as one of its "Leaders in Productivity".  Bollinger's 12th place ranking of the most productive agents and brokers in the country, is based on 2001 brokerage revenues per employee.
  • The American Kennel Club (AKC) proudly acknowledges Bollinger's kind and generous contribution to DOGNYSM  The New York Times/Sept. 10/ -- DOGNYSM serves as a living memorial to the thousands of precious lives that were lost in the attacks on our country on September 11, 2001.  It is made possible through the support of corporations, organizations and individuals who, collectively, have donated more than $2 million to date.  These monies will help provide canine search and rescue organizations with the resources needed for dealing with a wide variety of emergencies and disasters.
  • Bollinger is named one of New Jersey's Finest Companies
    For the second consecutive year, Bollinger Inc. has been selected by NJBIZ as one of New Jersey's Finest companies.  This year's winners demonstrate  the astonishing diversity of New Jersey companies and the men and women who run them.  Chosen from New Jersey's wealth of closely held companies, the 26 winning firms are models of both vigorous growth and all-around excellence.
  • Bollinger and the Alfred H. Merritt Agency merge (9/01/02) 
  • Bollinger commits $25,000 to sponsor NJSIAA Tournaments
    9/03/02 --The NJ State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) has announced that Bollinger, Inc. will be the 2002-2003 and 2003-2004 Corporate Sponsor for the NJSIAA Boys and Girls Fencing Championships and NJSIAA Boys and Girls Bowling Championships.  For many years, Bollinger has provided outstanding support to the NJSIAA, helping to make a positive difference for its 420 member schools and in particular, its 220,000 student-athletes. 
  • The July 22, 2002 issue of Business Insurance ranked Bollinger, Inc. as the nation's 32nd largest insurance broker with 2001 reported revenues of $53,638,365.  Last year, Bollinger ranked 36th.  Based on this year's survey, Bollinger is the 4th largest insurance broker headquartered in NJ, ranking behind NIA (29th), Commerce National Bank(30th) and Fleet Insurance Services (31st).  When ranked with privately held insurance brokers nationwide, Bollinger placed 12th.
  • John A.Windolf, Chairman & CEO received the 2002 New Jersey Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Award for Business Services. The awards banquet was held on June 18, 2002 at the Glenpointe Hotel, Teaneck, NJ. The nine New Jersey winners will now participate in Ernst & Young's national Entrepreneur of the Year competition.  This event has become the leading national program to honor outstanding founders or leaders of fast-growing companies.
  • The May 2002 Issue of The Automated Agency Report ranks Bollinger #1 in their annual automation survey.  For the third consecutive year, Bollinger has been awarded the top spot. (5/16/02)

1999-2001 Headlines

  • Bollinger, Inc. is named New Jersey/New York ESOP Company of the Year
  • Business News-New Jersey selects Bollinger, Inc. as one of New Jersey's finest private companies. (9/4/01)
  • The July 16, 2001 issue of Business Insurance ranks Bollinger, Inc. as the nation's 36th largest insurance broker with 2000 reported revenues of $39,122,076. Despite heavy consolidation in the industry, Bollinger was successful in holding on to the 36th place ranking it received in 1999.  It is the 3rd largest insurance broker headquartered in NJ, ranking behind NIA (22nd) and Commerce National (24th).
  • Bollinger Acquires Princeton Risk Managers (6/15/01)
  • The May 2001 Issue of The Automated Agency Report ranks Bollinger #1 in their annual automation survey.  This is the second year Bollinger has been awarded the top spot. (5/16/01)
  • Dunlop, Onderdonk & Wilson (DOW) Insurance Agency, Wayne NJ merges with Bollinger, Inc. As a branch office of Bollinger, DOW will continue to operate from its office in Wayne. (4/03/01)
  • Robert E. Linnett Agency, Caldwell NJ merges with Bollinger, Inc. forming the 33rd largest insurance agency in the country. (1/1/01)
  • Market Solutions Managers, an Excess & Surplus Line brokerage, joins Bollinger and moves it offices to Bollinger's New York City location. (1/1/01)
  • Bollinger, Inc. is Rough Notes Magazine "Marketing Agency of the Month" and is featured on the cover of the November Issue.  "A unique combination of big agency market clout and small agency service" is one of the reasons why "Bollinger is Not Your Typical Insurance Agency". 
  • Business Insurance ranks Bollinger as the 16th most productive U.S. broker and features Bollinger in the article "Tech Tools Help Bollinger Reach Goals." (10/00)
  • Bollinger is listed by Business Insurance as the 36th largest broker of U.S. business, with commission revenues of $33.2 million for calendar year 1999. (7/00)
  • Bollinger Acquires R&F of New York, Inc. and Barrett, Richards & Fenniman, Bronxville, NY (7/5/00)
  • Bollinger Acquires Spalding Associates (1/4/00)
  • Three NJ Insurance Agencies Merge (7/6/99)
  • Bollinger is listed by Business Insurance as the 37th largest broker of U.S. business, with commission revenues of $28.6 million for calendar year 1998. (7/99)