First Chicago Insurance Company
Erin Weniger is an accomplished professional in the insurance and claims management industry, serving as the AVP of Casualty and Litigation at First Chicago Insurance Company since October 2018. With a track record that includes roles such as Director of Casualty and Litigation, Director of Claims Training and Development, and Senior Litigation Specialist, Erin has demonstrated expertise in managing complex injury claims and leading teams of claim specialists. Prior experience includes positions as Senior Resolution Manager at Gallagher Bassett and Personal Lines Team Leader at Founders Insurance Company, where Erin developed extensive training programs and managed claim representatives effectively. Erin’s career began at Founders Insurance Company, evolving through various claims roles, ultimately amassing significant expertise in litigated claims across multiple states. Educational achievements include a degree from Purdue University and a Texas All Lines Adjuster License.
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First Chicago Insurance Company
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The company was founded on December 14, 1920 as the Chicago Ice Producers Mutual Liability Company. Originally organized as a mutual insurance company, its initial purpose was to insure the members of the Chicago District Ice Association for general liability, Workers Compensation, public liability for horses and wagons, and commercial vehicle insurance. Association members donated the $26,225 that was needed at that time to start insurance operations. The company was granted licenses to operate in the States of Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, which continue to be held today. In the 1930’s, the company expanded into insuring the private passenger vehicles of the owners and employees of the ice companies. This business was later enlarged to include individuals referred by policyholders of the company. The company’s name was changed to Chicago Mutual Liability Company in 1961. During the 1970’s and 1980’s, the company evolved from its original focus as a commercial lines insurer to become an automobile insurer. At the end of 1994, the Board of Directors decided to exit the Workers Compensation and general liability lines and concentrate on the personal and commercial auto lines of business. In 1991 the Board of Directors decided to change the company’s distribution system from direct writing to partnering with independent producers. The company had maximized its growth as a direct writer and needed to adopt a different strategy. The company’s name was changed again in 1996 to Chicago Mutual Insurance Company. In 2006, the company was converted from a mutual form of governance to a stock company. It was renamed First Chicago Insurance Company, and became a subsidiary of J & P Holdings, Inc. Innovation is the company’s focus as the 100th anniversary of its founding approaches. Management continues to search for opportunities that will serve our current policyholders and contribute to the company's growth and profitability.