Jeff Niemeyer

Facebook | Linkedin

Jeff Niemeyer has built one of the most respected and accomplished insurance agencies in the Midwest. Since opening his General Agency in Breese, Illinois, in November 2008, Jeff has led with vision, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to serving Catholic families. Under his leadership, the Niemeyer Agency has been ranked the #1 agency in Illinois for more than a decade (2011–2024) and consistently placed among the Top 25 agencies worldwide for over 15 years and counting.

Jeff is a highly credentialed professional, holding prestigious designations that reflect his deep expertise in financial services.  These include:

• FIC (Fraternal Insurance Counselor, 2011)
• FICF (Fraternal Insurance Counselor Fellow, 2012)
• LUTCF (Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow, 2015)
• CLTC (Certified Long-Term Care, 2023)
• Currently pursuing the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation

He is also an active member of the National Association of Fraternal Insurance Counselors (NAFIC), the National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors (NAIFA), Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) and the Financial Planning Association (FPA).

Jeff’s leadership has earned him an impressive list of awards, including:

• Shining Armor Award (2006)
• Knight of the Month (2008, 2010)
• Family of the Month (2025)
• Premier Performer’s Recipient (2009–2018, 2022)
• VIP Club Award for recruiting and mentoring more than 250 members
• GAMA’s International Management Award (2012–2023)
• Supreme Knight Club (SKC) recognition (2012–2015, 2018)
• National Association of Fraternal Insurance Counselors Agency Builder of the Year (2018)
• Million Dollar Round Table – Field Leadership Council Member (2024-2025)
• Culture of Excellence Award Winner (2024-2025)

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Jeff is deeply invested in his community. He is an active member of St. Dominic’s Parish, where he has served as past Vice President of the parish council, President of the Executive Picnic Committee, and member of the parish finance council. He is well known locally for leading golf scrambles, parish fish fries, and sausage dinners, as well as assisting with state conventions, bingo, and Tootsie Roll drives. Jeff also serves as Treasurer on the board of directors for Community Link, a nonprofit serving individuals with developmental disabilities, and sits on the Advisory Board for the Knights of Columbus Supreme Office and Product Development Committee. Outside of his professional and community leadership, Jeff treasures time with his family. He and his wife, Emily, are the proud parents of three sons. Together, they enjoy traveling, exploring new experiences, and spending time coaching their sons’ sports. Jeff also has a lifelong passion for hockey, both playing and coaching, where he instills the same values of teamwork, dedication, and perseverance that drive his professional success.

With 20 years of building one of the nation’s top-performing agencies, Jeff Niemeyer continues to set the standard for excellence in faith-based financial services combining professional expertise, award-winning leadership, and a lifelong commitment to family and community.