On December 6, 1941 — one day before the bombing of Pearl Harbor — a young entrepreneur named Howard Esser, Sr. opened the door of
a new insurance agency in Naperville, Illinois. Starting with a modest clientele
of local farmers and retailers and a deep commitment to client service, Esser’s small business grew over three generations to become one of Chicagoland’s most trusted and knowledgeable property / casualty agencies.

Fifty years later, another Chicago-area entrepreneur named Ray Hayes embarked on a similar path. His young firm combined an expertise in property /casualty, benefits products and retirement planning with a commitment to technology and creativity. It quickly gained a reputation as a forward-looking, ingenious financial provider devoted to protecting and growing its clients’ assets.

Tradition & Innovation: the combination is why we’re able to offer our clients the best of both worlds.

What does it mean when we say Esser Hayes Insurance Group offers the best of both worlds? It means tradition and innovation — pairing the latest technology and industry know-how with an old-fashioned, personal approach to building client relationships.

For our clients, that makes Esser Hayes far more than just another name in today’s insurance marketplace. Representing the industry’s highest-rated insurance carriers and boasting deep expertise in insurance solutions that run the gamut from business and personal lines to health plans and estate-planning tools, we’re an unmatched source for smart, customized and comprehensive insurance solutions that offer the right combination of asset protection and growth.

What is the “right” combination? Discovering the answer takes both communication and creativity. So we start by painstakingly reviewing your current policies and coverages, meeting with you to discuss our findings and then making recommendations about the coverage and pricing that best meets your specific needs and goals. As those needs and goals change, so do we, adapting and updating your coverage as necessary.

Of course, our service doesn’t stop there. Because at Esser Hayes, our goal isn’t just client satisfaction. It’s building the kinds of one-on-one relationships that stand the test of time. So we put a strong focus on hiring the best people and supporting them every step of the way — so they’re free to support you.

Perhaps it’s no surprise, then, that our employees — and our clients — tend to stay with us for a very, very long time. After all, we’re not only in the insurance business. We’re in the relationship business. That’s why Esser Hayes is a different kind
of professional partner, one you can depend on today and long into the future. Today, those two storied agencies are joined
as one — the Esser Hayes Insurance Group. For our clients, that combination of traditional values and innovative thinking makes Esser Hayes far more than just an insurance agency. It makes us a powerful and valuable partner for the long haul — one uncommonly committed to your security ... and your success.