About Us
Who We Are
As the largest privately owned personal lines insurance agency in Illinois, we take our position to obtain the best coverage for our clients very seriously. Each of our top agency executives have between 25 and 40 years of insurance experience. Our proven track record in the industry enables us to anticipate changes and determine the best coverage to meet the personal needs of each of our clients. Our staff of over 40 employees currently serves over 17,000 clients throughout the United States.
Who We Represent
As an independent insurance agency, we proudly represent some of the most prominent insurance companies in today’s marketplace, including high-net-worth Chubb, PURE, AIG Private Client Group, Cincinnati, Nationwide Private Client, Berkley One and Vault, as well as, Travelers, MetLife Auto & Home, The Hartford, and more. Representing over 25 top companies with A.M. Best “A” ratings or better, we have the ability to obtain the best coverage available for our clients. All of your insurance needs can be handled by one agency, one agent, and one call. We will take the task of comparison shopping off your plate and offer you the best program, at the right price.Meet the Team
Skip Schrayer
CEO, Associated and Private Client InsuranceCEO of both Associated Private Client Insurance, Skip oversees both personal and commercial insurance…
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Joshua B. Herz
President, Associated Private Client InsuranceSince 2003, Joshua B. Herz has shown his commitment to both Associated Private Client Insurance. He consistently serves…
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Karen Z. Vacko
Executive Vice PresidentAs the executive vice president of both Associated Private Client Insurance. Karen Vacko brings her years of property and casualty insurance experience…
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Maredith Splendoria
Vice President - HR & OperationsMaredith Splendoria joined Associated, as an office manager, and assistant to the president. Four years later, she was named Vice President of…
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John Turner
Chief Financial OfficerJohn K Turner III joined Associated in 2018 as the Chief Financial Officer. John is a certified public accountant. He started his career in public accounting auditing…
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Heidi C. Petersen
Senior Vice President | Associated and Private ClientHeidi C. Petersen, Senior Vice President serves on the management team for Associated Private Client Insurance, Inc. She has proven…
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