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State Farm® Insurance Agent

Erik Nelson

E R Nelson Ins and Fin Svc Inc

Office Hours

After Hours by Appointment

Address

12224 S Harlem Ave
Palos Hts, IL 60463

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Office Hours

After Hours by Appointment

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Address

12224 S Harlem Ave
Palos Hts, IL 60463

Location Details

  • Parking: In front of building
  • Parking: Behind the building
  • No steps/stairs

Languages

English, Spanish, Polish
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Welcome to the Erik R Nelson State Farm Agency! As May brings warmer temperatures and greener yards, it's a perfect time to focus on protecting what matters most to you and your family. With kids finishing up the school year and summer just around the corner, now is an ideal moment to review your insurance needs—whether it's auto, home, or life coverage—to ensure you’re prepared for the season ahead. We're here to help you navigate your options and provide the personalized service you deserve during this vibrant time of year.

~ Erik

We are here to assist you with all of your insurance needs. Whether you're looking for coverage for your auto, motorcycle, snowmobile, recreation vehicles, home, condo, renters, personal liability umbrella, personal articles, boat, flood, business, commercial, workers compensation, life, term, or disability insurance, we've got you covered. Our office proudly serves the Palos areas - Palos Heights, Palos Park, and Palos Hills - as well as surrounding communities such as Oak Lawn, Burbank, Bridgeview, Chicago Ridge, Worth, Justice, Hickory Hills, Tinley Park, Orland Park, Frankfort, and Mokena. We are also licensed in Indiana, Iowa, and Wisconsin, with a focus on the Lake Geneva area and Northwest Indiana.

Erik has been a State Farm Agent since May of 1998, providing 27 years of dedicated service to his policyholders. With over 33 years of State Farm experience between agency and operations, Erik is well-equipped to assist you with your insurance needs. He is a lifelong resident of the Chicago Southland and Lake Geneva, a graduate of Carl Sandburg High School Class of 1989, and holds a B.A. from Illinois Wesleyan University, Class of 1993. Additionally, Erik is a ChFC and Chartered Life Underwriter. He has been a President's Club Qualifier three times and an Ambassador Travel Qualifier thirteen times.

At Erik R. Nelson Insurance & Financial Services, Inc, we take pride in being an active part of our community. We are proud sponsors of the Palos Heights Classic Car Event (Thursday, July 17th, 2025) and the Kris Kringle Market. We look forward to serving you and meeting all of your insurance needs with our extensive knowledge and exceptional customer service.

Insurance Products Offered

Auto, Homeowners, Condo, Renters, Personal Articles, Business, Life, Health, Pet

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Our mission is to insure your dreams by providing reliable insurance coverage and exceptional service. We are dedicated to offering personalized coverage options specific to your needs. Our team of knowledgeable and caring professionals strives to insure against life's uncertainties. We are committed to building long-lasting relationships with State Farm customers, offering guidance and support every step of the way. Your unique dreams are our priority, and we are here to help you achieve them.
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Experience the Erik Nelson Team difference - FOR ALL LIFE'S MOMENTS. We uncover the needs of our customers and assist them in selecting options to insure them against property, liability and income losses through home insurance, renters' insurance, car insurance, life insurance and health insurance. Our focus is to deliver outstanding value to all of our customers. We maximize coverages while minimizing costs.

My staff of 3 agents has over 45 years of experience with State Farm. Call my team today for auto insurance, homeowners insurance, renters insurance, boat insurance and life insurance in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Iowa.

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Available Positions
Account Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member

Palos Heights - IL Full Time

Insurance Account Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member

Palos Heights - IL Full Time

Life/Health Insurance Position - State Farm Agent Team Member

Palos Heights - IL Full Time

Learn more about our agency and the career opportunities with us.
Please Note: This opportunity is about potential employment with an independent contractor agent who solicits applications for State Farm products and services, and does NOT result in employment with any of the State Farm Insurance Companies. The employment selection decision , terms and conditions of employment (such as compensation and benefits) are all determined solely by the independent contractor agent.