States we serve: VA, MD, DC, PA, NC, SC, and WV
About Griffin Owens
Our success is built on the philosophy of helping individuals and businesses in the communities where we work and live.
Serving clients since 1981
Griffin Owens Insurance Group was established in 1981, when Chris Griffin and Don Owens partnered to assist their local community, with their personal and business insurance needs.
Today, the firm represents over 100 regional and national insurance carriers. The professional staff of advisors assists more than 3,000 businesses and 15,000 families with their insurance and financial needs. Griffin Owens’ success was built on the guiding philosophy of helping individuals and businesses in the communities where they work and live. A consultative approach is used to protect assets and help clients make educated decisions.
Our History
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“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give” - Winston Churchill
We support causes and organizations that are important to our employees through volunteer work and financial donations. Over the 35 years, we have been in business, we have had six staff members diagnosed with breast cancer and two lost their fight with the disease. This personal connection with the illness drives our staff and firm to support Breast Cancer Awareness any way we can.
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Griffin Owens acquired other agencies to grow our business and now has offices in Falls Church, Manassas, and Clinton, Maryland. Through these acquisitions, we are fortunate to maintain the outstanding staff of advisors and blend the firms to function as the Griffin Owens Insurance Group.
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Serving the Community
In 2004, Chris and Don were honored with the Corporate Service Award by Nationwide Insurance and recognized for their work with Vecinos Unidos, YMCA, Cornerstones, FISH (Friendly, Instant, Sympathetic, Help), and many others. During this decade, Chris got involved in Herndon advocacy and hosted the Herndon Ladies Brunch. Through this dynamic group of women, six members have gone on to be elected officials for both Herndon and the State of Virginia.
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Commitment to Community
In 1990, Chris Griffin and Don Owens earned Nationwide Insurance’s highest award‚ for attaining excellence in helping their clients with both their insurance and financial needs. While attending the meeting, Chris & Don met other agents around the country who were not just running a business in their communities, but who were dedicating their lives to giving back to those communities. This inspired Chris and Don to give back to Herndon through volunteering and community service.
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The Beginning
In 1981, Chris Griffin and Don Owens partnered with Nationwide Insurance and created the Griffin Owens Insurance Group. Their mission to assist their local community, with business and personal insurance needs.
Community & Mission
Griffin Owens Insurance Group is dedicated to sharing time and resources with these communities.
We are proud members of the following chambers:
Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce
Greater Catonsville Chamber of Commerce
Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce
Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Howard County Chamber of Commerce
Loudoun Chamber of Commerce
Prince William Chamber of Commerce
Meet the Team
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Net Promoter Score®
We work hard to earn your respect and gain your trust.
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Our Net Promoter Score
What is the Net Promoter Score?
The Net Promoter Score (NPS) measures customer experience. The score is calculated using the answer to one key question: How likely are you to recommend our agency to a friend or associate?
Industry Net Promoter Scores according to questionpro.com
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National products, resources, and local trust.
What does national resources mean for you? You’ll have the wisdom of our far-reaching team and the support you need, such as loss control, training, negotiating power, underwriter relationships, claims management, employee benefits compliance, on-staff ERISA attorney, online enrollment and benefits management technology.
Privately held
We work to develop lasting client relationships and make long-term decisions with you rather than seeking only short-term results.
We bring together the best of both worlds.
Leavitt Group at a glance
250+
Office locations
27
States and counting
19th
Largest Independent Property & Casualty Brokerage*
$500
Million in consolidated revenue
*According to Insurance Journal, August 2024 issue.
Leavitt Group's Story
Dixie Leavitt, 1952
In 1952, Dixie Leavitt opened an insurance agency in Cedar City, Utah, with one company appointment and no clients. By the decade’s end, Dixie had thousands of clients throughout southwestern Utah and southern Nevada.
Dixie Leavitt and his brother Bert incorporated Leavitt Insurance Agency of Las Vegas in 1959. Dixie owned 60%, and Bert owned 40%. Using this 60-40 arrangement, Dixie and other co-owners invested in and created agencies.
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As the parent company grew, LGE provided member agencies with the multi-agency strength necessary to maintain insurer relationships, offered placement services, provided back-office support, and developed other group-wide services, such as E&O coverage.
Leavitt Group has seen tremendous growth over the years, which was fostered by sound agency operations, innovation, partnering with the right people, and following the Leavitt Group values.