About Us

Providing superior service and protection since 1891

Our Story

  • Serving people since 1891

    Our first known policy was signed March 16, 1891 by George Engelbach for a dwelling and grocery store. Insurance was provided through First National Bank of Arenzville.

  • In 1929, the agency changed its name

    A.C. Hart was hired as an employee at First National Bank of Arenzville and the agency became A.C. Hart Agency

  • The first Wessler started in 1958

    A.C. Hart hired Don Wessler in 1958 after Don completed his service in the U.S. Army

  • The agency expands and moves

    1970 - Acquired A.L. Weeks Insurance
    1970 - Acquired Earl Smith Agency
    1974 - The 301 W. Main St. Office in Arenzville was built
    1981 - Acquired McDonald Insurance Agency

  • The Bros. join the business

    In 1977 Jeff, Don’s son, joined The Hart Agency as an agent, and Jay, Don’s second son, joined in 1981.

  • The Finn Agency joins in 2006

    Wessler Bros. & Finn Agency joined together providing Insurance and Real Estate services in Virginia, IL.

  • The Desollar Agency joins in 2007

    Desollar and Wessler Bros. joined together to meet the insurance and real estate needs in Beardstown, IL.

  • The Reynolds Agency joins in 2022

    Reynolds and Wessler Bros. came together to continue exceeding expectations in insurance services in Rushville, IL.