Fifty-two years ago this month, John R. “Jack” Prewitt, Jr., founded J.R. Prewitt & Associates in Birmingham, Alabama, with a simple belief: good risk management begins with a personal relationship. Today, our business remains family-owned and operated, and the commitment he established still guides everything we do.
Since 1974, The Prewitt Group has grown from a small Birmingham business into a risk management firm serving clients throughout the Southeast. As we celebrate our 52nd anniversary, we are proud of how far the firm has come, and even prouder that, in a marketplace where many firms have changed hands, we remain family-owned and family-led.
Johnny Prewitt, President, and Andy Prewitt, Vice President, have spent their careers growing the business their father established. Today, the third generation of the Prewitt family also serves as Risk Consultants, working directly with clients to assess risks and identify solutions that meet their needs.
For our family, the business is personal. Each generation has been directly involved in serving clients and upholding the standards set by our founder. That involvement sets The Prewitt Group apart: clients work with people who have a lasting stake in their success and are accountable to them.
An Advisory Approach
We believe our role extends beyond placing coverage. We serve as advisors and advocates, taking the time to understand each client’s business, evaluate risks, identify opportunities and challenges, and develop customized solutions designed specifically for them.
That relationship-based approach, paired with personal service, has been the foundation of the firm since 1974 and the reason many of our client relationships have lasted for decades.
Growing to Meet Our Clients’ Needs
Our growth has always been guided by what our clients need. Recently, we expanded our Employee Benefits offerings and division, including the addition of Slade Smith as Director of Employee Benefits, to help employers take a more comprehensive, strategic approach to caring for their employees. In 2026, we have added four risk consultants to the team, along with a new Chief Operating Officer, Carter McLean.
Just as important are our long-term partnerships with key insurance carriers. Built over decades, these relationships strengthen our ability to advocate for our clients and reflect the same trust and personal service we strive to provide to everyone we serve.
The People Behind The Prewitt Group
The success of The Prewitt Group has never rested on the family alone. For 52 years, it has been built alongside a team who share our commitment to clients. Their experience, dedication, and care have shaped our reputation and helped us secure long-term partnerships.
Our associates bring knowledge across a wide range of industries, serving as trusted advisors who help clients evaluate risks and develop solutions suited to their needs. They take the time to listen, ask the right questions, and follow through, which is the kind of personal service we believe clients deserve.
We are grateful to every associate whose work has contributed to the firm’s growth and strengthened the trust our clients place in us. Their contributions are a key part of the foundation we continue to build on.
Continuing What Our Founder Started
For 52 years, The Prewitt Group has built its business on personal relationships, sound risk management advice, and a commitment to serving clients with integrity. Those values continue to guide all of us today.
As we celebrate this milestone, we thank our clients, associates, and partners for their continued trust and support. We look forward to building on the foundation established in 1974, with the same family commitment and personal service that have defined us from the start.