Duke is one of the country's leading Commercial Property and Casualty insurance brokers. He delivers strategic consulting and insurance brokering services for clients throughout the country. His service team is organized and staffed so they act as an extension of their customers’ own team. This design helps guide all of their team’s actions and drives superior outcomes that protect their clients’ balance sheets while strategically reducing costs. The resulting increased profitability helps customers to further grow their businesses leading to long-term satisfaction and mutually beneficial relationships. 

Professional Experience
BCG Property and Casualty Division, Scottsdale, AZ 2021-Present
President – Our P&C Division originated as Schwartz Insurance Agency, founded in Chicago in 1919 by Duke Schwartz’ grandfather and subsequently run by his father and brothers until its sale to a large national brokerage in 2015. The Arizona headquarters of Schwartz Insurance Agency was established as a separately owned and operated division in 2013 and joined Alera as a division of Benefit Commerce Group in 2021. As a result of this merger, our BCG P&C Division has the added strength of national resources along with the power of local relationships combined to result in the most effective solutions for our customers.

SCHWARTZ INSURANCE AGENCY, Scottsdale, AZ 2012-2021
President & Managing Principal

BROWN AND BROWN, Phoenix, AZ 1986-2012
Executive Vice President

SCHWARTZ BROTHERS INSURANCE, Chicago, IL 1983-1986
Account Manager