Insurance for
Chicago and the North Shore
Why an independent agency
Independent
We are not tied to one insurance company. We quote Erie and several other carriers side by side, and we show you how the coverage differs as well as the price.
Based in Wilmette
Tom Firestine, CPCU, RPLU, founded Longmeadow in Wilmette after over two decades in the industry. We know the North Shore and how to protect the families that call it home.
Help with claims
The insurance company decides the claim, but you should not have to deal with it alone. We help you report it correctly, advocate on your behalf, escalate any issues and push when an answer is slow.
What We Cover
The main lines we write. Each page explains what to check on your current policy.
Home Insurance
What your dwelling limit would rebuild today, and which exclusions matter at your address.
Auto Insurance
Car insurance with liability limits that fit your assets, and what changes when a teen starts driving.
Condo and Renters
Where the association’s master policy stops and your HO-6 starts, plus renters insurance for tenants.
Umbrella and Liability
Liability coverage that sits above your home and auto policies. We help you pick a limit based on what you own and earn.
Life Insurance
Compare term and permanent life insurance for the people who depend on your income.
Business Insurance
Liability, property, workers compensation, cyber, and programs by industry.
We also write landlord insurance, high-value home coverage and flood insurance. For your town, see where we serve.
Find out how your current policy would respond before you need it.
Serving Chicago and the North Shore
Open Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 9am–noon
What clients say
Jaime G., Wilmette“Saved me a ton of money on flood insurance in Winnetka! Made the entire process easy. Highly recommend!”
John M., Evanston“When my daughter turned 16 our premium skyrocketed, I appreciated the options to address the cost without reducing coverage.”
Josh T., Glenview“They handled my claim completely, I didn’t have to monitor or follow up. I ended up getting more than expected.”