Introduction

Vista Insurance Partners of Illinois, Inc., provides specialty and niche insurance products backed by the extensive and unique backgrounds of our highly experienced insurance professionals. Drawing on the cultural legacy of creativity superb service and the "can-do" attitude of a problem solver already well-established by our sister organization A. J. Renner & Associates, we focus on underserved specialty segments to bring cost-effective comprehensive solutions. Secured by exclusive arrangements with carriers rated by A.M. Best's A- (Excellent) or higher, our primary services are as underwriters. Existing programs for which we have contracted underwriting authority include Non-standard Medical Malpractice Liability, Ocean and Inland Marine and Livestock Mortality.

Our Background

We were founded in 1985 as an independent wholesale excess and surplus lines broker specializing in extremely complex, and hard-to-place risks to the surplus lines market place. From 1985 until today we have built and developed a loyal customer base amongst our retail producers and clients. In February 2000 we were purchased by Vista Insurance Partners of Illinois, Inc. which was a wholly owned subsidiary of Summit Global Partners (Dallas, Texas) until February 2005 when Summit Global Partners was acquired by USI Holdings in Briarcliff Manor, New York. Then in May 2007, USI was acquired by GS Capital Partners, a private equity affiliate of Goldman, Sachs & Company. Today, A. J. Renner & Associates is an operating entity within the USI organization. Our legal name is Vista Insurance Partners of Illinois, Inc. d.b.a. A. J. Renner & Associates.

Nothing complicated here - just a refreshing straight-forward, roll-up-your-sleeves approach to doing the best job for our producers, wholesalers and their clientele. We start with an openness of both mind and operation to closely integrate with your staff, and bring our market knowledge and experience to bear on any given issue. Our ultimate mission is to become a trusted resource for your staff, known not only for our abilities, but also our candor and integrity.