Milton Moses
Remembering Milton E. Moses
A Visionary Leader
Milton E. Moses was a distinguished leader in the insurance
industry. Recruited by Ralph Metcalfe to manage Community
Insurance Center at its inception in 1962, Milton played a pivotal
role in shaping the organization’s foundation and future. In 1971,
following Mr. Metcalfe’s election to Congress representing Illinois’
2nd district, Milton acquired Community Insurance Center and
continued to build upon its mission and impact.
Building a Legacy
Under Milton’s leadership, Community Insurance Center grew to
become the largest African American-owned insurance agency in
the Midwest. At its peak, the organization employed approximately
40 individuals from Chatham and various neighborhoods
throughout Chicago. Community Insurance Center was among the
first African American-owned agencies in the nation to underwrite
policies for leading carriers such as Aetna, Travelers, St. Paul,
and Hartford- establishing partnerships that remain strong today.
Champion for the Community
Milton E. Moses was a consistent advocate for equitable access to
quality insurance coverage. He actively challenged discriminatory
redlining practices that disproportionately affected African
American communities throughout Chicago. In 1995, he partnered
with Matthew Cooper to establish Inner-City Underwriting Agency,
expanding access to insurance services in underserved
communities.
Throughout his career, Milton earned numerous awards and
professional honors for his leadership, service, and dedication to
the community. He served on multiple committees within the
Independent Insurance Agency Association at both state and
national levels. Both Milton and Community Insurance Center
were recognized as “Agency of the Month” on the cover of Rough Notes Insurance Magazine, alongside several features in local and national news outlets.
In 2015, Milton retired and entrusted ownership of Community
Insurance Center to Matthew Cooper, who continues to honor and uphold Milton’s legacy of excellence, integrity, and quality service.
The insurance industry lost a giant this past Friday.
Milton E. Moses leaves behind a legacy of leadership, impact, and service
that will continue to inspire generations to come.