Industry Leader

After fifteen years, FIRST is now the largest independent premium finance company in the country and one of the top four companies overall. Since 1998, FIRST has increased its volume from $500,000 to $4 billion in 2007. FIRST has succeeded because of its dedication to customers, its superior service and its reputation for innovation.

In 1997, FIRST merged with a group of community banks and formed Wintrust Financial Corporation (NASDAQ symbol: WTFC). With $10 billion in assets, Wintrust is one of the fastest growing financial service organizations in Illinois history!

FIRST has experienced a high rate of growth since we opened our doors in 1990.