ABOUT PRO INSURANCE GROUP

Your Local Insurance Advocates Since 2017

An independent agency built to help our community navigate the insurance market with honest guidance, no agency fees, and a fresh look at your coverage every single year.

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  5-Star Google Reviews   Independent Agency   Two Illinois Offices   No Agency Fees, Ever
2017
Locally founded
40+
States licensed
20+
Carriers shopped
$0
Agency fees

Our Story

Pro Insurance Group was founded in 2017 by Chris Bakes, who came to insurance from the auto claims side after starting Nationwide Appraisals. The idea was simple. Chris had built deep carrier relationships and real expertise in how the market works, and he wanted to put that to work for his own community, helping local families and businesses cut through a confusing market and land on the right coverage at the right price.

That mission still drives us. As an independent agency, we are not tied to any single company. We partner with a wide network of top-rated carriers, which lets us shop your coverage across the market and match you to the carrier that fits your situation best, rather than fitting you into one company's pricing.

We do not just sell policies. We build relationships. Our advisors stay connected long after coverage is placed, helping with policy reviews, claims questions, renewals, and updates as your life and business change. When you work with Pro Insurance Group, you gain a dependable partner committed to protecting what matters most to you.

What Makes Us Different

A few things you will not find at most agencies.

We Never Charge Agency Fees

Many agencies tack on a broker or service fee. We do not, ever. You pay your premium, nothing more, so every dollar goes toward coverage.

We Re-Shop Every Renewal

Every year, we take your policy back out to the market to confirm you are still in the right place on coverage and price, so your rate never quietly drifts up.

Truly Independent

With 20+ top-rated carriers, we work for you, not for one company. Market competition works in your favor on every quote and every renewal.

Rooted In The Community

We live here too. Our team coaches youth sports and supports charitable events across the communities we serve. Your neighbors are our clients.

Meet Our Leadership

More than 75 years of combined insurance experience, working for you.

Chris Bakes, President and Founder of Pro Insurance Group

Chris Bakes

President & Founder

20+ years in sales, operations, and business development. Chris founded Pro Insurance Group in 2017 to bring honest, expert guidance to his own community.

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Neal Fusco, Vice President of Commercial Lines at Pro Insurance Group

Neal Fusco

VP, Commercial Lines

25+ years on both the carrier and agency sides, with deep expertise in workers comp, HOA, trucking, and senior living. Coaches youth football in Huntley.

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Dave Rysavy, Vice President of Personal Lines at Pro Insurance Group

Dave Rysavy

VP, Personal Lines

30+ years in personal lines and a former agency owner himself. Known for clear, no-pressure guidance. Coaches football and softball with Huntley Youth Sports.

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Proud To Be Part Of This Community

We are not a faceless call center. We are your neighbors. Our team spends evenings and weekends coaching youth football and softball in Huntley, supporting local charitable events, and showing up for the communities we insure. When you call us, you reach people who live where you live and care how things turn out for you.

Where To Find Us

Elgin, IL Office

2521 Technology Dr., Suite 201
Elgin, IL 60124

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Huntley, IL Office

10219 Vine St.
Huntley, IL 60142

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Let's Protect What Matters To You

Honest guidance, no agency fees, and a team that shops for you every year.

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