Meet The Bailey Group

Our Story

Our journey to become one of the largest insurance and benefits firms in the State of Florida began over  60 years ago.

John D. Bailey, Sr. at his desk in 1954

1954

The firm of Thompson Bailey Baker, established 75 years ago, was founded by John Thompson and Harold Ryman in St. Augustine, Florida. In 1954, John Bailey becomes a partner in the business.

Mark Bailey, Sr. out of college.

1984

John's son, Mark, joins the firm after graduating from Vanderbilt University with a double-major in economics and business.

John D. Bailey, Sr. and Mark Bailey, Sr.

1996

Mark Bailey, Sr. subsequently buys Thompson Bailey Baker's principal lines of business associated with health, life, annuities, retirement benefits, estate conservation, and financial products. Shortly after, The Bailey Group is founded.

The Bailey Group office located on Plantation Island Dr

2001

The Bailey Group moves into their new office located on Plantation Island Drive just off of the 312 bridge heading east.

The Bailey Health Group and Florida Blue

2003

 The Bailey Health Group is founded and partners with BlueCross and BlueShield of Florida (now known as Florida Blue) to offer individual health insurance products.

The Bailey Group 20th Anniversary logo

2016

The Bailey Group celebrates their 20th year serving the Northeast Florida community.