Colton, Downey & Associates, Inc.


	1122 Veterans Drive, Jacksonville, IL 62650 217-243-8000 FAX 217-243-3301 109 Morse, Roodhouse, IL 62082 217-589-5890 FAX 217-589-4925

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Personal Insurance

Home, Auto, Boat, Mobilehome, Motorcycle, Rental Dwelling, and more.

Business Insurance

As Business Grows, and You Start To Have Insurance Woes, Call The Pros

Claim Services

24 Hour Claim Services

About Us :

Colton, Downey & Associates (coltonins.net) launched this site on the web in June, 2001. As time goes on, we will continue to add additional features to assist you with your insurance needs on our site.

We still have a real live person who answers the phone and knows the Jacksonville area well. If it's after hours you can leave us a voice message on our message machine, or send us an e-mail and we will get back to you. We want to be available to assist you when needed.

As an independent agency, we represent a variety of companies rather just one. And if you have difficulty with an insurance company, we will stand up for your needs. Our customers are important to us.

Should you have a claim after hours, be sure to check out our claims page. We have provided the toll-free numbers to call for after hour service, emergency claims, or phone numbers to reach us when our office is closed.

Should you need a quote on your auto or home insurance, complete our quote form and we will get back to you. We would appreciate your consideration.

Meet the Staff

Here you can acquaint yourself with our fine staff. You can contact any one of them via email by clicking on their photo.


Kathy Borman, Receptionist Kathy has been with Colton, Downey & Associates since 1988. Kathy is the first smile you see when you visit our office, and the voice on the other end of the phone when you call. Anytime you need assistance, Kathy will direct you or your call to the person who will resolve your problem.	Beverly Coats, CISR Personal Insurance Agent Bev has insurance experience since 1986 in the Personal Insurance Department. She will work to put together the best personal insurance coverage with competitive rates for your home, auto, watercraft, rental properties and recreational vehicles. You can call Bev with any questions on your personal insurance even if she is not your present agent.

Connie Braner, CISR Personal Insurance Agent Connie has been with Colton, Downey & Associates since 1982, and has lived in Jacksonville all her life. She is a licensed Property/Casualty Insurance Agent, and will be glad to assist you with any questions you may have in personal insurance and claims.	Becky Warner, CISR Personal Insurance Agent Becky has been with Colton, Downey & Associates since 1986. She is a licensed Property/ Casualty Insurance Agent, and has a BS Degree from Western Illinois University. You can contact Becky with any questions you may have on your home, auto, watercraft or any other type of personal insurance and claims.

Ernie Downey Business Insurance Expert Ernie has been in the insurance business for over 30 years. He was an underwriter for both Safeco Insurance Company and C N A Companies. Ernie graduated from University of Illinois/Champaign. He services larger business accounts and specializes in truckers, contractors and Not-For-Profit organizations. He has the experience and technical know-how to assist you with your business insurance decisions.	Don Sample Business Insurance Agent Don has been in the insurance business for over 40 years. He is an active member of the Pro Bowlers Association which is why he enjoys working with Bowling Center for their insurance needs. In addition he works with insurance for most other Business Accounts. If you have an insurance needs for your business, give Don a call.

Camille Hillis Business Insurance Agent	David James Business Insurance Agent

Fran Greenwood Business Insurance Agent	Kay Sexton Accountant Kay joined Colton, Downey & Associates in 1997 with 19 years of accounting experience. Kay helps in many areas within our office. She assists the receptionist and supports the Personal Insurance Department. When you visit or call our office, you will find Kay helpful.

Melissa Russell Business Insurance Agent Melissa works in the Business Insurance Department with her focus on new business. She joined Colton, Downey & Associates in 2005. Melissa will work to put together the best Business Insurance coverage with completive rates. Give her a call.	Janice Jefferson Personal Insurance Agent Janice has been in the insurance business since 1983. Janice is the personal insurance expert in the Roodhouse office. She is waiting to make you a valued customer, so give her a call and see why people are changing to Colton, Downey & Associates for all their insurance needs.

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