Austin works with business organizations and executives to identify, manage and effectively transfer risk. By designing insurance programs and implementing strategies that lower risk and reduce cost, businesses are able to more effectively grow. The result of the work we perform is easily measured. When we all strive for mutually beneficial, effective, long-term business relationships, we all grow together.
 

Professional Experience
BCG Property and Casualty Division, Scottsdale, AZ 2021-Present

Vice President, Risk Management  – Our P&C Division originated as Schwartz Insurance Agency, founded in Chicago in 1919 by Austin Schwartz’ great grandfather and subsequently run by his grandfather and uncles 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 2019-2021
Business Insurance Consultant

CNA INSURANCE, Overland Park, KS, and Chicago area 2016-2019
Middle Market Underwriter

CNA INSURANCE, Chicago area 2015
International Underwriting Intern