At Connections 2011, The Insurance Alliance announced their annual Carrier of the Year awards.

Cincinnati Insurance was named the Personal Lines Carrier of the Year, accepting accolades for their coverages, quick turn-around and service. Bill Clevidence accepted the award from Alliance President Jane Koppenheffer.

Eastern Alliance was recognized as the Commercial Lines Carrier of the Year, cited for their outstanding claims service, salesmanship and products. Bob Gilpin had the honor of accepting the award.

Photos of all the award recipients and more are on The Alliance’s Flickr feed.

The Insurance Alliance’s Connections 2011 was held at Harmony Hall in Harrisburg, and featured a number of events and activities that carrier and staff attendees enjoyed.

The day started with an Office Olympics Competition. Thirty teams participated in events such as Cup Stacking, Sticky Notes, Paper Toss, Toilet Paper Wrap, Paper Airplane and more.

Teams from Sterner Insurance (”Beer Muscles”), Cincinnatti Insurance (”Dunn Destroyers”) and Hampson Mowrer Kreitz (Endorse THIS!) took home the prizes, but the real winner was Kids’ Chance of PA, an organization that helps with the education of children who’s parents were killed or seriously injured in a work-related accident. The proceeds from the competition, $1,700, were donated to the cause.

The lunch presentation included the annual Carrier of the Year and Connections awards and a video presentation, “Why The Alliance?”

The day concluded with a Carrier Carnival where each exhibiting carrier offered games of chance and skill as part of familiarizing Alliance staff members with their products and services. Raffle tickets were awarded for participation, and the winners took home iPads, Kindle’s and televisions.

Photos of every aspect of Connections 2011 are available on The Alliance’s Flickr feed.