If you have lived in or around Peoria at any time in the last 80 years, you are likely familiar with the name Traders.
Traders has proudly insured our community since 1937.
Traders was founded in 1937, offering both real estate and insurance to the Tri-County area of Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties. As a local independent agency, Traders now offers a comprehensive insurance program that is just right for you and your family, custom fit to give the people you love the protection they need.
We strive to provide our customers with the best coverage available at the most reasonable cost. Our value-added personal service and wide variety of products make Traders an important part of our customers' risk management programs. With over 100+ years of combined insurance experience, we're always here to serve your insurance needs.
Phone
309.686.5080
Location
721 W. Lake Avenue
Peoria, IL 61614
Office Hours
M-F 9am-4:30pm (or by appointment)
The office will be closed the following days:
November 24th, 25th, and 26th
December 23rd, 24th, 27th, and 31st
Why We Ask:
Life Insurance Matters.
Play the video below to find out why.
Protecting your home and your family
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Types of Coverages
Umbrella Policies
Without umbrella coverage, you pay the difference out of your own pocket when your financial responsibility is larger than your liability limits.
Be sure to ask your agent about umbrella coverage to protect your assets above and beyond the liability limits of your standard policy.
“It Plays Well in Peoria…”
The Wilkins Family has served Central Illinois for more than 80 years through Traders Insurance Agency, Development, Realty, and Retail Management. Founded by Dewey Wilkins in 1937, Traders is deeply rooted in our community and as the saying goes, “It plays well in Peoria.”
With Doug at the helm of Traders Insurance Agency, he stays the course dedicated to the family’s tradition of doing business with honesty and integrity.
“Trust and relationship with our customers is the priority and I learned from the very best in our industry, my father Jack and my grandfather Dewey.”
-Doug Wilkins
