March 21st 2008
Insurance Alliance President Jane Koppenheffer helped kick off this year’s Central PA iDay by introducing the keynote session speakers, Acting Insurance Commissioner Joel Ario and Cindy Fillman, Consumer Liaison; PA Department of Insurance.
Mr. Ario discussed Governer Edward Rendell’s heath insurance initiatives and Ms. Fillman followed up with some perspective from the consumer perspective. The two took questions from the audience that varied from credits for “green” lifestyles to ways to minimize complaints to the Insurance Department.
March 7th 2008
Sterner Insurance in Coopersburg, PA, announces that Kathryn Marquiss has joined the firm as an Insurance Consultant concentrating on Business and Health Insurance.
Marquiss was recruited for Sterner Insurance by the CIB Group, a new producer training firm, for her professionalism, academic and athletic achievements. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Lock Haven University with a degree in Biology and held numerous state and regional titles in volleyball. Kathryn has a background in hospitality management and experience with personal mortgage lending.
Kathryn can be reached at kathryn@sternergroup.com
March 6th 2008
Sterner Insurance in Coopersburg, PA announces that Ryan Amey has joined the company as an Insurance Consultant. Amey will be responsible for selling Property/Casualty insurance and plans to grow significantly as he becomes part of the firm’s focal point for new business development in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas.
Amey is a graduate of East Stroudsburg University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management. Prior to joining Sterner Insurance Amey was employed at Brown & Brown as an insurance consultant.
Ryan can be reached at ryan@sternergroup.com.
March 5th 2008
Sterner Insurance in Coopersburg, PA, announces that Christopher J. Grynaviski has joined the company as an Insurance Consultant. Grynaviski will be responsible for developing a comprehensive Community Association Insurance Program providing Property and Casualty Insurance for Condominium, Cooperative and Homeowners Associations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Grynaviski is a graduate of Newman University (Wichita, KS) where he was an All-American shortstop on the baseball team and obtained his Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Marketing with a minor in Management. Previously, Grynaviski was an Account Executive in the Condo department at Brown & Brown of the Lehigh Valley.
Chris can be reached at chris@sternergroup.com.
February 29th 2008
The Securus Group, Inc., a Lancaster full-service insurance agency, announces a new hire.
Kathleen O’Hara, CPCU, ARe, has joined SECURUS as Business Relationship Manager. Kathleen holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from the Richard Stockton State College, Pomona, NJ. O’Hara, a resident of Lititz, has worked in the insurance industry for more than 25 years and recently worked at Eastern Alliance Insurance Group. Working directly with Ray Shirk, President/CEO, Kathy will manage all aspects client management and customer service.
February 15th 2008
The Securus Group, Inc., a Lancaster full-service insurance agency, announces two hires.
Janet Lukes has joined Securus as Benefits Assistant for Securus Third Party Administrators, a division of The Securus Group., Inc. Janet holds a B.S. in Marketing and Management from the University of Scranton. Her responsibilities include customer service, processing and administration. Lukes, a resident of Lancaster, has worked in the insurance industry for 22 years.
Securus Financial Services & Wealth Management, a division of The Securus Group, Inc. announces the hire of Bonnie Neff, Brownstown, as Administrative Assistant. Recently retired from RGS Associates in Brownstown, she will manage the administrative duties of the Executive office of the President /Financial Advisor. Securities Offered Through Triad Advisors, Member FINRA & SIPC.
November 5th 2007
Jane Koppenheffer, President of The Insurance Alliance, participated in the Westfield Insurance Association Perpetuation Plan recognition lunch on November 2, 2007. Jane is currently serving as a member of Westfield Agents Association in the role of Education Committee Chairperson. Roger McManus, President of Westfield Insurance, joined Jane in sharing comments with the TAPP program graduates.
Jane’s presentation focused on “Becoming an American Insurance Idol,” drawing inspiration and lessons from the popular reality television show that included the “Components of Success” of raw talent, personality, persistence and training and more.
The Association Perpetuation Plan (TAPP) offers a proven curriculum of advanced insurance sales, management and technical training for emerging producers and future agency principals. Since its inception in 1992, more than 374 agents have benefited from TAPP training.
October 24th 2007
Because of their strong partnership and performance with Berkley Mid-Atlantic Group, The Insurance Alliance was invited to participate in their recent “Celebrate Santa Barbara” trip. In attendance were John and Kalyn Knoll (Knoll Insurance Associates), Jane and Fred Koppenheffer (The Insurance Alliance) and Bill and Carol Kreitz (Hampson Mowrer Kreitz).
September 26th 2007
On September 21, 2007 The Insurance Alliance of Central PA held their third carrier-recognition event, Connections 2007, at the Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey.
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September 21st 2007
On September 21, 2007, The Insurance Alliance of Central Pennsylvania presented Selective Insurance Group with its Commercial Lines Carrier of the Year Award in recognition of the outstanding partnership between the organizations. Jane Koppenheffer, President and CEO of The Insurance Alliance, presented the award as part of its Connections 2007 Carrier Recognition Event.
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