Mericle Insurance

1968

JB-LB Insurance was founded when Jerry and Lois Baker decided to venture into the insurance industry. In 1968 they bought a small independent insurance agency located in Cameron, Missouri. Under the Baker’s influence, JB-LB Insurance grew into a thriving, full-service insurance agency. JB-LB Insurance was among the first independent insurance agencies in the state of Missouri to establish branch offices. At one time the Bakers owned and operated seven agencies. Gradually, these branch offices were sold to their respective managers.

1994

In 1994 Koehly, Baker and Associates was started in Chillicothe, Missouri. The Bakers felt that Chillicothe was a good market for their current mix of insurance products.

1997

JB-LB Insurance has been operated as a family oriented business since its inception in 1968. Jerry and Lois Baker’s son, Mark, worked in the office with his parents from the age of 20. In 1997 Mark Baker, along with his wife Nina, purchased the insurance agency from his parents. They founded the company MB & Associates, LLC to serve as the parent company of the different insurance agencies.

2002

In 2002 the opportunity to acquire Mericle Agency in Plattsburg, Missouri presented itself. Mericle Agency has been deeply rooted in the community.

2016

MB & Associates expanded its brand yet again in the summer of 2016 to Platte City, Missouri by merging with Olin Miller Insurance. Platte City offered a broad market place and an opportunity for growth.