Duke Schwartz

Experience

• 

  Schwartz Brothers Insurance

  Jun 1983 - Jun 1986

  Account Manager

  Schwartz Insurance Agency aka Schwartz Brothers Insurance was a family owned insurance brokerage operation founded in 1919 and was sold to NFP in 2015.Duke learned the insurance business from his father and brothers. It was in Chicago that he was exposed to each facet of the business, attending schools (Kemper Insurance Company and Fireman's Fund Insurance) that provided him with a technical background and allowed him to understand how successful business is run and lasting relationships formed. He credits this intensive training at the beginning of his career with building the solid foundation for the success he has achieved in the industry. Show less

• 

  Brown and Brown

  Aug 1986 - Dec 2012

  Executive Vice President
• 

  NotMYkid

  Jun 2010 - now

  Board of Directors

  We inspire positive life choices by educating our community about the consequences of destructive youth behaviors. Young adults who have overcome life-controlling addictions and behaviors share their personal stories with middle and high school students. In an effort to promote our prevention message we educate adults on the same addictions and destructive behaviors. Our goal is to increase awareness of the challenges kids face, provide information and offer resources to support the success of students, families and educators. Show less

• 

  Kappa Sigma Fraternity

  Jun 2011 - Jul 2016

  Advisory Board Member

  Duke assisted in re-colonizing the Kappa Sigma Fraternity on the University of Arizona campus in the fall of 2012.

• 

  Greek Ladders

  Sept 2012 - Dec 2019

  Founding Partner
• 

  Schwartz Insurance Agency

  Dec 2012 - Nov 2021

  Managing Principal

  Schwartz Insurance Agency (SIA) works with businesses throughout the US providing services and creating solutions to help avoid unnecessary risk, reduce cost and increase profit margins that help them grow. Actions are purposeful and the results are measurable. We continuously seek out solutions that will deliver a superior result. We have an experienced, proven team that produces mutually beneficial outcomes and long-term relationships.

• 

  Alera Group, Inc.

  Nov 2021 - Sept 2022

  Schwartz Insurance Agency- P&C Division President

  Schwartz Insurance Agency was acquired by Alera and operates as the Property & Casualty division of Benefit Commerce Group, an Alera Group company.

• 

  BCG's Property & Casualty Division

  Sept 2022 - now

  President

  BCG’s Property and Casualty Division (previously Schwartz Insurance Agency) works with businesses across the U.S. providing risk management and insurance placement services. We utilize a consultative approach to design solutions that create successful, long-term value for our clients while reducing costs. We measure our performance and as a result of our work, we earn your trust.