Schaefer Enterprises is proud to announce that partner and top producer Monika Bolkun‑Robert has been named to Insurance Business America’s Hot 100 2026 list, recognizing the 100 best insurance leaders in the United States for their impact over the past year.
Relationship-Driven Leadership, Deep Sector Expertise
A construction insurance specialist, Bolkun‑Robert has built her book of business almost entirely through referrals and word of mouth, serving a diverse client base that ranges from New York builders to Italian manufacturers. She is known for her integrity, deep market knowledge, and highly personalized, strategic coverage solutions that help clients navigate a rapidly evolving risk and underwriting environment.
Proven Track Record of Growth and Performance
Bolkun‑Robert began her career at Knightsbridge Surety Brokerage, where she proposed and led the expansion of the insurance division, tripling its revenue in just two years and rising to vice president. She has since grown Schaefer Enterprises’ agency revenue by 30 percent in the past year alone, exemplifying the performance and leadership celebrated in the Hot 100 report, which honors executives who are enabling their organizations to thrive amid rising costs, regulation, and talent pressures.
Advancing Women in Insurance and Industry Leadership
As one of the few women in the construction insurance space, Bolkun‑Robert is a visible advocate for inclusion and advancement. She is a member of the President’s and Chairman’s Club at Patriot Growth Insurance and serves on leadership committees, including Patriot’s Women in Insurance and Saleswoman Impact, where she mentors women toward senior roles.
Through consistent, year-round client engagement and a results-driven advisory approach, Bolkun-Robert exemplifies the Hot 100’s recognition of leaders whose work has made a measurable impact on the insurance sector and advanced the industry in a challenging market.
