Cottingham Butler

Cottingham & Butler is a national insurance broker and risk management advisor, established in 1887 and headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa. As the 4th largest privately held insurance broker in the U.S., the company has expanded its presence with offices across the country, including a recent location in Des Moines. Cottingham & Butler is dedicated to partnering with clients to protect their valuable assets while promoting a culture of innovation and employee development. The company specializes in risk management and employee benefits consulting, offering tailored insurance brokerage services, strategic guidance on employee benefits, and industry-specific solutions for sectors like hospitality and transportation. Cottingham & Butler is led by a team focused on client service excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring innovative solutions that meet the diverse needs of its clients across various industries.

Insurance Dubuque, United States Founded 1887 ~817 employees

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Employees
817
+2.8% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$306K
Revenue ~$250M
12-month attrition
7.9%
Tech: 2.5%
H1B sponsor
NA
Open jobs
11
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Cottingham Butler went from 707 employees in Jul 2023 to 817 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 59 people joined, 27 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other436
Operations156
Sales105
Finance31
Marketing25
Engineering23
Success22
HR15

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.