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About Us
Discover the legacy of SMA Insurance Group, Inc.
A legacy of service. A future of promise.
Innovation meets tradition.
For over a century, SMA Insurance Group, Inc. has balanced tradition with forward-thinking solutions. Our legacy of service is matched by our commitment to modern insurance needs. Discover how our innovative approach can support your goals.
Expanding horizons.
Through strategic acquisitions, we have broadened our reach and capabilities. Our diverse range of solutions reflects our dedication to meeting the evolving needs of our clients. Explore the benefits of partnering with us.
Our Mission
Through 4 generations and 110+ years, SMA Insurance Group, Inc. has been dedicated to fostering growth and supporting our clients with integrity and care. Our focus is on building lasting relationships.
Personalized Solutions
Get the power of choice with insurance that’s designed for your unique needs.
Knowledgeable Service
We’ll be there for you with reliable service and support to help you make informed decisions.
Trusted Relationships
You can rely on us to simplify the insurance process and advise you on your insurance.
Our Legacy Unfolded
Discover the key milestones that have defined SMA Insurance Group, Inc. as a trusted name in the insurance industry. Our journey reflects a commitment to innovation and community service through the years.
1914: Stanley McDonald establishes the Stanley McDonald Agency in La Crosse, WI, laying the foundation for a family-owned business.
1980s: Under the leadership of David McDonald, the agency focuses on program business, developing a successful program for the cleaning and restoration industry on a national basis. The agency name was changed to Stanley McDonald Agency of Illinois, Inc.
2013: Stanley McDonald Agency of Illinois, Inc. acquires Armitage, Inc dba Dave Trapp Agency, enhancing its individual and group benefits offerings.
2023: Stanley McDonald Agency of Illinois, Inc. is rebranded to SMA Insurance Group, Inc. to reflect the synergy of merged agencies and a continued commitment to innovation and community support, while paying homage to the Stanley McDonald Agency’s of the past using SMA in the name.
1950s: The agency is passed down to Stanley’s son, Robert McDonald, who continues the Stanley McDonald Agency, Inc. with commitment to service and excellence.
2012: With the sudden passing of David McDonald, the agency continued with his son James (Jim) taking leadership with a mission to continue the foundation the 3 generations before him set.
2016: Stanley McDonald Agency continued to grow with the acquisition of Dale Harkness’s Wisconsin Insurance Center of Viroqua, Inc. further expanding the agency’s multi-line services.
2025: Jim forms a sister agency Pathway Specialty Insurance Brokers, LLC to be a specialty wholesale agency focusing on the cleaning and restoration industry to provide his 35+ years’ experience in this specialty industry to retail agents across the country needing coverage in the excess and surplus lines market.