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Your ERIE Agent, Your Insurance Advisor

Frisch & Barrett Insurance was founded in 1947 by the Frisch brothers. The agency has continually served the McHenry County area for over 60 years. Both Jim Frisch & Chuck Barrett grew up in Cary so the agency has deep roots here. After serving the agency for 10 years Chuck purchased it from Jim in January 2001.

The ERIE Is Above All In SERVICE® 

Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Auto Insurance Shopping Experience, Three Years in a Row 

Erie Insurance ranks the highest among auto insurance companies in satisfying new buyers with the purchase experience for the third consecutive year, according to J.D. Power and Associates. Are you an ERIE Customer or interested in the company’s insurance offerings? Learn more about our agency, Erie Insurance and this recent study.


Award Affirms ERIE’s Financial Strength

Our agency is proud to be associated with Erie Insurance, a company that was recently named to the Ward Group’s national list of Top 50 Performing Property/Casualty insurers. The award recognizes the company’s ability to balance financial safety, consistency and performance while providing outstanding service. It means that that you can count on ERIE and our agency when you need us most.  Read more about this achievement.

What Customers Say

"It is encouraging to know that your insurance company is looking out for its Customers."
-Richard & Joan C.

Earn a Discount


Erie Insurance offers a variety of auto insurance discounts that you can earn. Here’s how:

Be a safe driver: ERIE offers a Safe Driver Discount for new Customers who are claims- and violation-free for the past three to five years (varies by state).
Have a safe car: Discounts are available for having car safety equipment like factory-installed air bags and anti-theft devices.
Insure cars together: A discount is available if you insure two or more cars with ERIE. All of the vehicles must be owned and used by a named insured and/or relatives residing in the same household.

For more information on these and other discounts, contact our agency.