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Our Mission Statement

We work quickly, effectively, and ethically to find the solution for insurance risks typically considered uninsurable within the standard marketplace. Less questions. Quicker decisions.

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Where We’ve Been

It all began in the mid-1920’s with a single agent selling life insurance. W.A. Schickedanz got his start in a small town just outside of Belleville, IL, and he went on to build a company with high standards from the ground up. Over the next four generations, his family expanded the agency into one of the largest, oldest, and most respected managing general agencies in the Midwest.

Where We’re Going

With the founder’s great grandson David Miller at the helm, W.A. Schickedanz has continued to be one of the largest managing general agencies. In addition, we are now one one of the most reputable excess surplus lines brokers in the Midwest.

What Sets Us Apart

To put it simply: we are nimble.

Where other agencies get caught up in red tape, which in turn prolongs wait times, we are able to turn on a dime to get you the results you need when you need them. We strive to excel at what we do, and we avoid spreading ourselves thin - this ensures that we are providing the very best experience to our clients.

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Looking For Financing?

We offer Gateway Premium Finance, a trusted affiliate.
Call 800-869-9976 or 618-233-0644 or click to speak to our administrator, Beth VanHorn.
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Who We Are


Meet the team! Every one of us is here to help you provide everything your client needs when it comes to their insurance needs.

Jack Miller

Chairman

David Miller

CPCU CIW - President & CEO

Diane Fuller

VP Administration

Wendy Lucas

Vice President Transportation

Steve Miller

Executive VP-Secretary

Stacey Yehling

VP of Administration

Tara Faulkenberry

Claims Assistant

Shannah Yehling

Commercial Lines Underwriter

Beth Van Horn

Administrator - Gateway Premium Budget

Carrie Ferguson

Technical Administrator - Underwriting Assistant

Larry Oelrich

Sr. Property/Casualty – Transportation Underwriter

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