July 12th 2010
While playing in a Member-Guest tournament at the West Shore Country Club, Don Wert of American Insurance Administrators scored the first hole-in-one of his career.
Teeing off the 9th hole, and on the first shot of the day, Don hit an 8-iron a few inches beyond the stick and backed it in the hole. The opposition never recovered, and Don and his partner won the day’s match.
July 8th 2010
On June 26 and 27, Alan Sterner, Matt Macievic and Rocky Gencarelli of Sterner Insurance competed in the Olympic distance relay at the 2010 Philadelphia Triathlon.
The relay involved three segments, providing an Olympic-style course through various sections of Philadelphia: 1.5K swim, 40K bike and10K run.
When the dust settled, the team took 8th place in their division and 13th overall in relay teams out of 53.
June 9th 2010
Jane Koppenheffer of The Insurance Alliance of Central PA, in partnership with Westfield Insurance, awarded a Westfield Agents Trustee Scholarship to Sharona J. Dorsey of Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School.
The Westfield Agents Association Trustee Scholarship program, sponsored by Westfield INsurance, allows each member of the Westfield Agents Association board of trustees to awared a scholarship to a qualified student or organization in their community. Trustees choose scholarship recipients in recognition of achievement in academics, leadership, and community involvement.
During her four years at Mechanicsburg, Sharon participated in the fall play and spring musical each year, and contributed to the school newspaper in grades 9 and 10. She received the Scholastic Writing Gold Key in 2008, and was selected as the English Department Student of the Month her sophmore year. Sharona plans to attend Clarion University, majoring in elementary education.
The award was presented at the Mechanicsburg Senior High School Awards Ceremony on June 3, at the school.
June 1st 2010
The Insurance Alliance of Central PA has been named to the H.K. Dent Society, a recognition awarded to less than 8% of Safeco Insurance agents.
Named for Hawthorne K. Dent, who founded the General Insurance Company of America (Safeco’s predecessor), the society recognizes and rewards excellence among independent insurance agents. Excellence is defined and demonstrated by superior underwriting (profit), effective business acumen (growth) and unstinting loyalty (size and tenure).
May 24th 2010
Bobby Rodriguez, CBC, PAHM of Allentown has joined Miers Insurance as an Employee Benefit Account Executive.
Formerly associated with BR Consulting and Capital Blue Cross, Bobby brings to Miers Insurance his expertise in group medical insurance and alternative employee benefit solutions.
May 20th 2010
The Rigg Darlington Group, based in Exton, PA, becomes the newest member of The Insurance Alliance of Central Pennsylvania. The Rigg Darlington Group has offices in Exton and Wyomissing.
According to Jane Koppenheffer, CPCU, The Alliance’s President and CEO, “The Rigg Darlington Group was formed in January, 2001 by means of the merger of the Joseph A. Rigg Insurance Agency and the Darlington Insurance Agency – the roots of these agencies can be traced back to 1917. The agency is noted for its professionalism, integrity, and client focus. These values are a great match with those of The Alliance, and we are excited to have them joining us as our tenth member.”
Robert Rigg, CPCU, CIC, CLU, President of the Rigg Darlington Group, noted “The Insurance Alliance will enhance the ability of our agency to both grow in our community and offer a wider breadth of insurance companies and products for our clients.”
March 8th 2010
Teams from Miers Insurance and Sterner Insurance participated in a Bowl-A-Thon on March 7 to help raise money for Big Brothers/Big Sisters. The two Alliance members fielded multiple teams of five, raising over $1,000 was raised for the charity, earning the group a photo with former Heavyweight Champion of the World and supporter Larry Holmes (back row).
November 19th 2009
The Insurance Alliance announced the winners of their annual Carrier of the Year awards at Connections 2009.
The 2009 Personal Lines Carrier of the Year went to Donegal Insurance. Donegal was ranked first in the categories of Best Overall Personal Lines Carrier, Underwriting Responsiveness, Competitiveness, Ease of Doing Business, Quality Products, Automation Capabilities and Billing and Customer Service. Three-year growth, favorable loss ratio and hard work in addressing the needs of personal lines customers all were cited as factors in the voting. The award was presented by Alliance Board Chairman Don Wert, and accepted by Rick Kelley, Senior VP, Sales and Business Development for Donegal.
The Cincinnati Insurance Companies earned the 2009 Commercial Lines Carrier of the Year award by placing first in the categories of Best Overall Commercial Lines Carrier, Underwriting Expertise, Responsiveness, Competitiveness, Ease of Doing Business, and Quality Products. Premium and new business growth over the past three years were also cited, along with risk management expertise and professionalism. The award was accepted by Bill Clevidence, Assistant Vice President for Sales and Marketing.
See all the photos of Connections 2009 on our Flickr page.
November 10th 2009
At The Alliance’s Connections event in early November, the winners of the 2009 Accellerations sales contest were announced and prizes awarded. Daryl Frantz, Pennsylvania Territory Manager for Selective Insurance (right) and Greg Harrington, Branch Manager for Ohio Casualty, the two Platinum sponsors of Accellerations, helped present the awards.
Brian Buskirk of Zinn Insurance took home the Next Generation Producer of the Year award.
Commercial Lines Producer of the Year honors were awarded to Ryan Amey of Sterner Insurance.
New to Accellerations this year was a drawing for the $4,000 grand prize. Each of the producers who earned the monthly top producer award were entered in the contest, and Ryan, as the top overall producer, earned three chances. When the drawing was complete and the smoke cleared, John Eltringham of Hampson Mowrer Kreitz was left holding the check.
The Alliance Personal Lines Agency of the Year award for 2009 was shared by co-winners Hutchison Insurance and Miers Insurance.
American Insurance Administrators took home The Alliance Commercial Lines Agency of the Year designation for 2009.
See all the photos of Connections 2009 on our Flickr page.
November 8th 2009
The Insurance Alliance held Connections 2009 at the Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey recently, featuring several activities and opportunities for interaction throughout the event.
The day opened with an audience participation led by Alliance President and CEO Jane Koppenheffer. Each table, after a period of discussion, had the opportunity to vote on questions about the insurance industry, the economy and The Alliance, with results displayed for all to see.
An Exhibit Hall session followed, where carrier attendees staffed their company booths, and Alliance staff could interact in an informal atmosphere to discus business, products, programs and more.
Lunch featured Rick Russell, the President and CEO of Insurance Agents and Brokers, and the event wrapped up with the presentation of awards to the winners of Accellerations, The Alliance’s sales contest, including Personal and Commercial Lines Producer of the Year, as well as the annual Connections awards and Personal and Commercial Carrier of the Year Awards.
See all the photos of Connections 2009 on our Flickr page.
