Travelers recently recognized The Insurance Alliance’s achievement of reaching a milestone premium mark with a special award and luncheon.

Travelers Mid-Atlantic’ Region President Kirk Larsen presented Alliance President and CEO Jane Koppenheffer with the award designating The Alliance as a $20 million agency.

The event was held at Confit in Camp Hill on April 23, and was attended by Alliance Board members and staff, along with Travelers staff and management who are responsible for working with The Alliance.

Erika Rivera, CPCU, ARM has joined Securus as Business Relationship Coordinator in the Business Insurance Division. Erika graduated Cum Laude from Rosemont College, Rosemont, PA with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Administration, and Minor in Psychology. She will work directly with the clients as she manages client relationships in service and administration. She holds the professional designations of Resident Agent Property & Casualty; Associate in Risk Management (ARM); and Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU).

A resident of Lancaster, Erika held the position of Account Manager-Assistant Vice President for Commerce Insurance Services, Inc. now Conner Strong based in Cherry Hill, NJ and worked for The Graham Company in Philadelphia, PA.

The Alliance only-Wood Products Program by the Berkley Mid-Atlantic Group was the subject of a recent seminar at the group’s home office.

Led by Mike Capri and John Eltringham of Hampson Mowrer Kreitz, the seminar covered eligibility, the dividend plan, approved associations. submission requirements and mechanics, and current status. Examples of successful program participants and some real-word examples of what does and doesn’t work in the program were delivered. Kim Evans and Rick Schneider of Berkey provided the company perspective on the program.

The seminar was conducted in conjunction with The Alliance’s Accellerations 2009 Sales Contest.

Allehandro J. Parker of Alburtis has joined Miers Insurance as a Business Insurance Account Executive.

Before joining Miers, Alle served as a Senior Account Representative with Liberty Mutual and was a Sales Professional with Cintas Document Management. At Miers, Alle will be responsible for the sales and service of insurance programs and risk management alternatives for businesses in the Lehigh Valley.