Leighton Schmitt
Leighton is committed to serving his clients and doing the right thing over the long-term. Leighton strives to be an ethical, caring, and dutiful advisor.
He earned his insurance license at the age of 18 in 2011, and opened Schmitt Insurance in 2020.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Physics with Mathematics Minor - Indiana University South Bend
Licensure
Life and Health Insurance License - Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Florida, and Colorado
Awards
Voted #1 Insurance Agent in the South Bend Tribune Best of the Best Awards three years in a row! 2024, 2023, and 2022
“Thank you to all our wonderful clients!”
Leighton and Justin Schmitt at the South Bend Tribune Readers Choice Award Dinner 2023
Leighton is a Premier Platinum Producer with UnitedHealthcare, placing him among the top agents in the country. He has achieved Premier status for the past 5 years.
Leighton is a member of the Marketplace Circle of Champions for his help in enrolling clients for Affordable Care Act Plans. He has received this recognition every year since 2022.
Volunteer
Leighton is a volunteer teacher and board member with The Forever Learning Institute of South Bend, a school seniors dedicated to helping them live richer retirements through ongoing mental, physical, social and spiritual growth. He has been an active member since 2017 and has taught over 150 students over the years. He currently serves as Board President, and is proud to help lead an organization that serves over 2000 seniors each year.
FLI is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of those age 50 and up through life-long learning. Their mission is to improve the quality and dignity of senior adult life through continuing intellectual challenge, spiritual reflection, and social interaction. Leighton has taught courses on Medicare insurance, long-term-care planning, and local history. More information can be found here