About Us

Founded in 1995, Ertel & Company, Inc. has steadily grown into one of the leading insurance brokerage firms in the midwest. As a locally owned company, our independence allows us to focus solely on representing the interests and concerns of our clients.

The ability to control the cost of risk is critical to the profitability and financial strength of any organization. Controlling the skyrocketing costs and understanding the confusing aspects of employee benefit plans has become a top priority for our clients and other successful organizations

Ertel & Company, Inc. evaluates, designs, and services group benefit plans. Our Total Benefits Solution approach allows us to provide insurance solutions of outstanding value to our clients. This is accomplished through an experienced, dedicated, and trained staff. Our associates listen to the needs of our clients and educate them on the best available alternatives.

Michael Ertel, President of Ertel & Company, Inc., has more than 15 years of experience in the insurance and employee benefits business. He currently serves on the Indiana Agent Advisory Council for Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. Michael earned both his Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Master of Business Administration from Butler University in Indianapolis. He has continued his professional development by becoming a Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow (LUTCF) and has received his HIA designation from The Health Insurance Association of America.