New York, December 5, 2025 – Insurance Business America (IBA) has named Monika Bolkun-Robert, Partner and Chief Operating Officer at Schaefer Enterprises, among its Top Insurance Brokers and Agents 2026, recognizing her as a trusted advisor to construction and commercial clients across the United States.
Relationship-Driven Leadership, Deep Sector Expertise
Monika prioritizes client relationships and keeps a continuous focus on proactive risk management. In New York’s complex construction landscape, she has built and sustained multi‑year partnerships, including a 17‑year relationship that has grown from a modest policy into a multimillion‑dollar annual account. Her close collaboration with construction attorneys, project managers, EMR specialists and safety groups means clients benefit from insurance strategies that directly support their commercial goals.
Monika’s philosophy mirrors IBA’s latest findings that leading brokers occupy the “middle lane” between innovation and tradition – harnessing data, analytics and emerging coverages while remaining accessible, empathetic and client‑focused. She regularly checks in with clients throughout the year, tailoring coverage to evolving risks such as cyber liability and legislative changes that are reshaping the New York market.
Proven Track Record of Growth and Performance
Having begun her career at Knightsbridge Surety Brokerage, where she led an expansion that tripled the insurance division’s revenue in two years and rose to vice-president, Monika now serves as Schaefer Enterprises’ top producer. She has grown the agency’s revenue by 30 percent over the past year, largely through referrals and word-of-mouth driven by client satisfaction.
Advancing Women in Insurance and Industry Leadership
A member of the President’s and Chairman’s Club at Patriot Growth Insurance and an active leader in Patriot’s Women in Insurance and Saleswoman Impact committees, Monika continues to mentor women toward leadership roles while setting a benchmark for service, expertise and resilience in the U.S. insurance market.
