Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Insurance Partner in Highland Park, IL
WENK Insurance is a family-owned, independent insurance agency established in 1932. Our goal is to help you protect yourself, your family, your business, and your property by advising you on insurance products best suited to your requirements and designing a comprehensive insurance program tailored to your specific needs. You can rely on our staff of insurance professionals to work with you on quickly finding the right solution to any insurance challenge, with competitive, highly-rated insurers you can trust. While some agents are direct writers who represent only one company, we act as independent agents representing many companies, allowing us to quote and compare options for you while prioritizing your needs as the client.Our fourth-generation experience enables us to locate insurers for almost any risk, from Renters Insurance to Liquor Liability, ensuring specialized coverage where needed. We emphasize personalized service, leveraging our deep industry knowledge to connect clients with experts in specific lines of coverage. Our commitment to family values and servant leadership guides every interaction, ensuring ethical, client-first service delivery.
Services
Auto Insurance
Homeowners Insurance
Life Insurance
Health Insurance
Cyber Liability Insurance
Business Insurance
Renters Insurance
Boat Insurance
Motorcycle Insurance
Long-term Care Insurance
Details
- Year established: 1932
Highlights and features
- We are a fourth-generation family-owned agency with 90+ years of industry experience.
- Our independent agent status allows comparison of multiple insurers for optimal rates.
- Specialized expertise in cyber liability, commercial insurance, and niche coverage.
- Personalized service prioritizing client needs over insurer interests.
- Proven track record of saving clients money while enhancing coverage.
What people say
Best rates
Super professional
Extraordinary people
Saved us money
Experts in their field
Services
Auto Insurance
We provide comprehensive auto insurance coverage for cars, motorcycles, boats, RVs, and classic vehicles. Our policies include liability protection, collision coverage, and optional umbrella policies for added security. Discounts are available for safe drivers, multi-car households, and home-auto bundles.
Cyber Liability Insurance
This critical coverage protects businesses from financial losses due to data breaches, hacking, and cyber attacks. Policies cover notification costs, legal fees, and data recovery expenses. With cyber threats increasing, this insurance ensures business continuity and compliance with state regulations.
Business Insurance
Our commercial insurance solutions include general liability, workers' compensation, business auto, and directors & officers coverage. We tailor policies to specific industries, offering specialized protection for liquor liability, construction projects, and professional liability risks.
Homeowners Insurance
We offer homeowners, renters, and condo insurance policies covering property damage, personal belongings, and liability claims. Available coverage includes flood, earthquake, and valuable item protection for jewelry or artwork, with multi-policy discount options.
Life Insurance
Our life insurance products include term, universal, and whole life policies designed to protect families financially. We also offer long-term care coverage and annuities to help with retirement planning and estate preservation strategies.
People
Wes Wenk
President
Fourth-generation leader with over 45 years of experience, Wes embodies servant leadership principles. He prioritizes ethical practices and community involvement while guiding the agency's strategic direction and client service standards.
Sam Wenk
V.P of Marketing
A 2013 graduate of the agency, Sam specializes in marketing strategies and client relations. He brings Disney-inspired service excellence and a focus on innovative insurance solutions for personal and business clients.
Lucy Wenk
Sales Director
Since 2013, Lucy has led sales initiatives with expertise in commercial insurance. Her background includes international experience in Australia and a focus on building strong client relationships through tailored coverage solutions.
Cindy Wenk
Payroll Manager
With nearly 40 years of service, Cindy manages payroll operations while bringing unique skills from her aviation and agricultural backgrounds to support the agency's administrative functions.
Silvia Miner
Accountant
Silvia has provided financial expertise since 2007, ensuring accurate accounting practices. Her German heritage influences her precision-oriented approach to managing the agency's financial operations.
Questions
What types of insurance does Wenk Insurance Agency offer?
We provide auto, home, life, health, cyber liability, business insurance, and specialized coverage like liquor liability and course-of-construction policies.
Is Wenk Insurance Agency family-owned?
Yes, we're a fourth-generation family-owned business operating since 1932 with family values integrated into all services.
How do you help clients find competitive insurance rates?
As independent agents, we compare multiple insurers to find optimal coverage at competitive prices tailored to each client's needs.
Do you offer cyber liability insurance for businesses?
Yes, we provide comprehensive cyber liability coverage to protect against data breaches, hacking, and related financial losses.
How can I get an insurance quote?
Call us at 847-433-8370, use our online quote form, or visit our Highland Park office for a free personalized insurance consultation.
Reviews (6)
Zach Witt
Apr 19, 2021
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This team is amazing! Lucy has been incredible to work with. She is super responsive and goes above and beyond all the time, even for littlest things I bug her about! It's nice to leave this stuff in the hands of a professional that will take care of it and constantly be on top of it. I would highly recommend these guys to anyone!
Robert Callahan Criminal Defense Lawyer
May 28, 2019
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Can't say enough positive things about Wendy and her team. She is a true expert in aviation insurance. She has insured me for the past 5 years on 2 different Cirruses and I've been very happy with the fair rate and level of service.
Peter Ruchti
May 28, 2018
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Sam and Wes Wenk have been handling my business insurance for several years now and they have been wonderful to work with. Their response time is extremely fast. Unlike most insurance companies, they care about finding the right insurance for my needs and they take the time to explain the things I don't understand. I highly recommend them!
David Simon
Dec 06, 2016
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Sam Wenk and his office are a pleasure to deal with. We have placed several personal coverages through the agency and they have always been extremely responsive, attentive and professional, and saved us money in the process.
Zak Rivera
Sep 08, 2016
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Wenk Insurance is the best in business insurance. Wes and his team are friendly, professional, and experts in their field. Any time that I have something come up with my business I don't hesitate to call Wes and he always has an answer for me.
Brooke Mason
Jun 23, 2016
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I love Wenk Insurance! They handle all of my insurance needs with ease and they are all extremely personable. Don't hate your insurance agent, work with someone you like!
