DSP Insurance Services

10/15/2026

Big news for Chicago-area employers: Rush and Endeavor Health plan to merge into a 12-hospital system, the most of any health system in the region.

Why should a business owner care? Hospital mergers tend to raise prices, and those costs show up in your health insurance renewal. Research on past mergers points to increases of 6% to 9% at affected hospitals.

The deal isn’t expected to close until early 2027, so there’s time to plan. We broke down what it means and what employers can do now 👇

Rush and Endeavor's merger leaves Chicago with three must-have hospital systems. What consolidation does to prices, and what employers should do now.

10/09/2026

It's Fire Prevention Week! 🔥

This year's focus is safe charging. Phones, tablets, e-bikes, and scooters all run on lithium-ion batteries, and a few easy habits keep them from overheating. Your phone can survive a night on the nightstand. We promise.

10/06/2026

35+ years in safety, 20 with DSP 👷

Safety Steve helps local businesses protect their people with hands-on training and jobsite evaluations, including OSHA 10 & 30-Hour, First Aid/CPR/AED, forklift and aerial lift training, respirator fit testing, and more.

Classes are available at your site or at DSP in Schaumburg.

Schedule a training with Steve:
https://info.dspins.com/safety-services-events?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=safety-steve-intro

09/30/2026

One HR manager started in a retail cash office and built her career from there. She's learned a few things along the way.

Our latest blog recaps her conversation on Uncovered by DSP. It covers how HR technology has changed while the fundamentals haven't, how applicant tracking systems can screen out qualified candidates, and why real connections often matter more than a stack of applications.

Read the full recap on our blog: https://blog.dspins.com/being-the-leader-she-needed-hard-won-hr-lessons-on-careers-benefits-and-trust

HR manager Amy Smith shares lessons from a career built in the trenches: why titles matter less than skills, what brokers miss, and what executives get wrong.

09/24/2026

A clip from the latest episode of Uncovered by DSP! 🎙️

Amy Smith, HR Manager at Vitori Health, tells Blake Erickson what she really wants from a benefits broker. Hint: it's not just a stack of quotes. 😄

Catch the full conversation, including Amy's career journey and advice for anyone in HR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1bG9HEHENA

09/22/2026

Celebrating Our Q3 Milestones! We're excited to recognize the team members celebrating work anniversaries this quarter: Lynn Carlson, Nancy Zorica, Steve Stetson, Matt Jensen, Kris Monroe, and Katy Kozma.

A special congratulations to Lynn on an incredible 45 years with DSP and to Nancy on reaching 40 years, decades of dedication that have shaped who we are today.

Congratulations to all on these milestones, and thank you for being an important part of our continued success.

09/18/2026

New episode of Uncovered by DSP is almost here. Blake talks with Amy Smith, HR Manager at Vittori Health, about career reinvention and what she wishes every benefits broker understood.

Catch up on past episodes here:
https://www.dspins.com/podcast/

09/17/2026

Nearly 1 in 4 homeowners claims involves water damage, and a lot of them get denied. The reason usually comes down to a handful of coverage gaps most people don't know about until it's too late: gradual leaks, sewer backup, flooding, mold sublimits.

Our latest blog breaks down why these claims get denied and what to do before you need to file one, including two endorsements worth asking your agent about.

Read the full breakdown on our blog.

Nearly 1 in 4 homeowners claims involves water damage, and many get denied. Learn the top denial reasons and how to protect your coverage.

08/07/2026

DSP Insurance is proud to celebrate 45 years!

Since 1981, we've had the privilege of serving incredible clients, working alongside outstanding carrier and business partners, and building a team that truly cares about making a difference.

𝗔 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁

This year marks 45 years of DSP Insurance.

Since 1981, our agency has grown by taking care of our clients, investing in our people, and doing business the right way. A great deal has changed, but the foundation of DSP remains the same: service, independence, trusted relationships, and technical expertise.

I am especially proud that DSP remains independent and locally led. That independence allows us to make long-term decisions, invest back into the organization, and create meaningful opportunities for our employees. I am personally proud to lead the agency alongside an ownership team that believes deeply in our people, our clients, and the responsibility we have to protect what has been built while continuing to move DSP forward.

Being recognized as one of the best agencies to work for reflects the culture our team has created and the quality of people who serve our clients every day.

As we celebrate our history, we are also investing in the future through technology, artificial intelligence, and expanded risk-management capabilities. These investments give our people better tools to improve accuracy, responsiveness, and the overall client experience.

Thank you to our employees, clients, carrier partners, business partners, and everyone who has been part of DSP’s first 45 years. We are proud of what has been built and even more excited about what comes next.

𝗧𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗹
President
DSP Insurance

07/08/2026

Your IT team says you’re protected. But can they prove it?

Trust in your IT team or service provider is important, but when it comes to cybersecurity, trust should come with verification.

Documentation, recovery processes, and testing can make a major difference when a cyberattack happens.