Business Insurance Solutions by Wm Schwartz & Co.

04/01/2026

Let’s talk about something important.

In 2023, 3,275 people lost their lives due to distracted driving.

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect time to slow down and stay focused behind the wheel.

Your safety—and everyone else’s—matters.
 
📵 It can wait.

02/18/2026

Meet Our Personal Lines Agent Amber Griffin.
Amber has 13 years of insurance experience and enjoys helping clients find personalized coverage solutions that fit their unique needs. She takes pride in providing friendly, dependable service and making insurance easier to understand, so clients feel confident in their coverage decisions. Call Amber at 847.996.0002 or email [email protected].

02/17/2026

02/05/2026

Protect what matters.

02/04/2026

Meet Katie Wilson, Commercial Lines Account Manager

Katie Wilson is a licensed insurance professional with over 17 years of industry experience. She began her insurance career in November 2008 while living in Wild & Wonderful West Virginia. In the fall of 2020, Katie returned to Illinois and joined Wm. Schwartz & Co. Insurance, where she continues to be a trusted resource for business clients.

Licensed in Property & Casualty Insurance, Katie specializes in helping businesses navigate their coverage needs with clarity and confidence. She takes great pride in her role as a Commercial Account Manager and is deeply committed to her insureds; treating each client like family. With a strong passion for education, Katie believes that understanding coverage is the foundation of informed decision-making, and providing exceptional customer service is always her top priority.

Outside of work, Katie shares her life with her significant other, Tim, and their eight beloved fur babies.

Please feel free to contact Katie for all your commercial insurance needs; she’s always happy to help.
[email protected]
847.996.0002

02/03/2026

We are proud to partner with leading insurance carriers, including: Erie Insurance, Travelers Insurance , Progressive, Geico , Westfield, Nationwide, National General , Foremost Insurance 360 (former Farmers), Chubb, Hagerty, Openly and many more.

02/02/2026

Meet Our Personal Lines Agent, Melissa Harding.

Melissa Harding is a licensed insurance agent with over 10 years of experience specializing in Property, Casualty, and Life insurance. She’s proud to be part of a family-owned agency where building strong, lasting relationships is at the heart of everything she does. Melissa is committed to understanding each client’s unique needs and providing guidance and support; especially during life’s more challenging moments.

Outside of work, Melissa enjoys spending time with her family and staying active at the gym.

Give Melissa a call and experience the personalized care and attention you deserve.
847.996.0002
[email protected]

01/30/2026

Dear Valued Client,
It is with profound sadness that we share the unexpected passing of our owner, Kevin Schwartz, at the age of 51. Kevin was not only a devoted leader of Wm. Schwartz & Co., but also a beloved son, father, colleague, and friend.

We are grateful for the kindness, condolences, and support shown to our family and staff following the loss of Kevin Schwartz.

Kevin believed deeply in this Agency, in the people who serve our clients each day, and in the relationships that have been built over generations. It was Kevin’s clear wish that the Agency continue forward, serving our clients with the same dedication and care that has guided us for more than 125 years. In that spirit, we want to assure you that Wm. Schwartz & Co. remains on solid ground and fully operational.
Janice Schwartz, Kevin’s mother, continues as President of the Agency, and our experienced team of insurance professionals is here and ready to meet all of your insurance needs

We remain committed to honoring his legacy by serving you with care, stability, and trust—today and in the years ahead.

Thank you for being part of the Wm. Schwartz & Co. family.

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10/08/2024

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05/17/2024

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