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Independent brokerage · Crestwood, IL

Trusted insurance advisors for the businesses, institutions, and families of Illinois.

Maxx Group places property, casualty, and benefits coverage for clients other brokers won't touch. Four decades in. Independent. Crestwood, Illinois.

What we do

Seven practice areas. One team.

We work with clients whose insurance needs are too complex for a generalist. Each practice area is led by a partner with decades in the line.

Industry expertise

We work where insurance is hard to place.

Decades of specialization in industries that demand more than a template.

Pallet & Wood Manufacturing
Restaurants & Hospitality
General Contractors
Construction
Auto Repair & Service
Commercial Investment Property
Manufacturing & Distribution
Public Entities, School Districts & Park Districts
Labor Unions & Trust Funds
Retail

Why Maxx Group

The difference is in the placement.

Specialized expertise.

Forty combined years placing coverage in higher-risk industries. We know the markets, the underwriters, and the questions that get asked.

Independent advocacy.

We work for you, not a carrier. We shop the market, place the right program, and stand by it at renewal and at claim.

Responsive service.

A direct line to your broker. No call centers, no ticketing systems, no waiting in queue when something happens.

Integrity in every placement.

Honest answers about what is and isn't covered. We tell you what you need to hear, not what's easiest to sell.

40+

Years of combined industry experience

Independent

Not tied to a single carrier — we place across the market

FAQ

Common questions

What does Maxx Group do?

Maxx Group is an independent insurance brokerage headquartered in Crestwood, Illinois. We place commercial insurance, employee benefits, life insurance, private client, labor union, and public entity coverage for businesses, institutions, and families across Illinois. Because we're independent, we shop the market rather than represent a single carrier.

Where is Maxx Group located?

Our office is at 4818 W 137th Street, Crestwood, Illinois 60418. You can reach us at (708) 577-4575. We are licensed in Illinois.

Is Maxx Group an insurance company or a broker?

We're an independent broker, not a carrier. We place coverage with third-party insurance companies on your behalf, which means we can compare programs across the market instead of being limited to one carrier's products.

How much experience does the Maxx Group team have?

Over 40 years of combined industry experience. Larry Hackett and Carl Cozen are the managing members, working alongside Lori Kurz, Stacy Widelski, and Matthew Dilger.

Let's talk about your program.

Tell us about the business. We'll tell you what we'd do differently.