Cornerstone Insurance Group Aurora

Welcome to Cornerstone Insurance Group in Aurora. Aurora became the county seat in 1877 and boasts an historic and beautiful courthouse still serving the 9,200 citizens of Hamilton County. Conveniently located off of I-80, Aurora is an ag-based community with robust infrastructure, electric industry and a philanthropic heart. Home of the Edgerton Explorit Center celebrating Dr. Harold Edgerton, The Plainsman Museum and a first class school system, Aurora is a safe and wonderful place to call home. The Aurora office joined Cornerstone Insurance Group in 2000, and looks forward to serving all your insurance needs!

Address:
1212 13th Street
PO Box 68
Aurora, NE 68818
Phone: (402) 694-0268
Fax: (402) 406-8426
Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm

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Meet our staff

Christian Evans
Aurora Insurance Manager
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(402) 694-0268

Christian has lived in Aurora for 15 years with his wife, Susie and their three children; Charlie, Will and Lauren. He is licensed in Property & Casualty and Crop insurance. Prior to coming to Cornerstone, Christian was employed at Grain Place Foods as President and Chief Operating Officer. He enjoys hunting, golfing, fishing, metal detecting, attending their children’s numerous activities and visiting his family in Wisconsin, where he was born and raised. Christian is involved in Rotary, volunteering at his church and sits on the Board of Directors of OCIA, Intl.

Steve Gustafson
Aurora Insurance Agent
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(402) 694-0268

Steve grew up in Phillips, Nebraska and attended college at the University of Nebraska and Trinity College, graduating with a BA in History. He started farming with is dad in 1972, and farmed later with his son until 2003. He has been in the insurance industry since 1990. Steve joined Cornerstone Insurance Group in 2003. Steve holds Property & Casualty, Life & Health and Crop insurance licenses. Steve and his wife, Marilyn, have three children, fourteen grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.

Amy J Chaney, CISR
Customer Service Agent
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(402) 694-0268

Amy grew up in Sutton, Nebraska and attended college at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. She has been in the insurance industry since 2000 and joined Cornerstone Insurance Group in September of 2014. Amy is licensed in Property & Casualty insurance and has her CISR (Certified Insurance Service Representative) designation. Amy has one daughter; Madison.

Christie Schulze
Customer Service Agent
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(402) 694-0268

Christie grew up in Aurora, Nebraska and attended college at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. She has been in the insurance industry since 2015, when she joined Cornerstone Insurance Group. Christie holds a Property & Casualty and Crop insurance license. Christie and her husband, Jay, have two sons.

Kyle Larson
Customer Service Agent
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(402) 694-0268

Kyle grew up in Aurora and graduated from high school from Aurora. He joined the insurance business in November 2024, when he joined Cornerstone Insurance Group. He has earned his Property & Casualty license. He also enjoys watching movies, golfing, spending time with his family, playing in recreational leagues, and watching all things Cornhusker.

Derek DeMers
Polk Insurance Manager
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Aurora (402) 694-0268 or Polk (402) 765-2191

Derek is a native of Hordville, Nebraska, and a graduate of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. He began his career at Union Bank & Trust, where he specialized in managing employer-sponsored retirement accounts. In January 2025, he joined Cornerstone Insurance Group, bringing valuable experience in financial services. Derek is licensed in Property & Casualty as well as Crop Insurance.
In 2022, Derek and his wife, Margaret, relocated to Aurora, where they now reside with their son, Karson. Outside of work, Derek enjoys spending time outdoors and pursuing his interests in hunting, fishing, golfing, and smoking meats.

Ione Arnett
Administrative Asst. Insurance
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(402) 694-0268

Ione joined Cornerstone Insurance group in January of 2011. Ione and her husband, Roger, live in Aurora, along with their son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter.