Women of 280: Marian Washburn - Insurance Place

Marian Washburn opened Insurance Place in 1988. The company provides insurance for individuals, families and businesses located in Birmingham and surrounding areas, handling both their personal and business insurance needs. 

“My family was in the insurance business, and the opportunity arose for me to start an office of my own a few years after college,” she said. 

The business venture offered Washburn the chance to “build a business from the ground up, to provide a career for myself and financial support for my family,” she said. 

Washburn focuses on putting clients at ease as she helps them navigate the world of insurance by providing information and services that make the process easy and effective. 

“We strive to be prompt, efficient, available and appreciative of our customers,” she said. 

She loves working with people and building meaningful relationships. “Everyone is unique and we enjoy talking to and getting to know our customers.”