HMK Captures Commercial Agency of the Year Award

(L-R) Jane Koppenheffer of The Alliance, Rob Roberts, Tim Kurtz, John McDonnell of Accelerations Platinum sponsor Selective Insurance

The Insurance Alliance Network held its annual Accelerations Sales Contest luncheon this year in a virtual format on January 21.

At the event, The Insurance Alliance Network presented the Hampson-Mowrer Agency, LLC (HMK Insurance) with its Commercial Lines Agency of the Year Award in recognition of its outstanding growth in 2020. Jane Koppenheffer, President of The Insurance Alliance Network, presented the award as part of its 2020 Accelerations Sales Contest. The Insurance Alliance sponsored the 2020 Accelerations Sales Contest to challenge its sales staff from all its agencies.

In presenting the award to HMK, Jane Koppenheffer commented:

“HMK Insurance certainly earned this award in 2020. Our Accelerations contest measured new business per commercial lines producer. Their success is driven by their reputation for service, combined with the insurance expertise of their staff and the breadth of insurance companies that they can offer clients.

Christian-Baker Takes Home Personal Lines Agency of the Year Award

(L-R) Jane Koppenheffer of The Insurance Alliance Network, John McDonnell of Platinum Sponsor Selective Insurance, Alejandra Erazo, Susie Wharton, Jim Pace of Christian-Baker Company

The Insurance Alliance Network held its annual Accelerations Sales Contest luncheon this year in a virtual format on January 21.

At the event, Christian-Baker Company was presented with the Personal Lines Agency of the Year Award in recognition of its outstanding growth in 2020. Jane Koppenheffer, President of The Insurance Alliance Network, presented the award as part of its 2020 Accelerations Sales Contest. The Insurance Alliance sponsored the 2020 Accelerations Sales Contest to challenge its sales staff from all its agencies.

In presenting the award to Christian-Baker Company, Jane Koppenheffer commented:

Christian-Baker Company certainly earned this award in 2020. Our Accelerations contest measured the growth over new business over the prior year. Each staff member needed to contribute in order for the agency to excel. Their success is driven by their reputation for service, combined with the insurance expertise of their staff and the breadth of insurance companies that they can offer clients.

Eric McBride Joins Zinn Insurance As Business Development Executive

Eric McBride, CRIS, from Orefield, PA, joins Zinn Insurance as a Business Development Executive.

A graduate of the University of Dayton, Eric has a background in business development, as well as over 10 years of experience with various lines of health and property and casualty insurance. His focus will be on Construction Risk Insurance. Eric will be available for all property & casualty lines of business, as well as pivoting to life and health insurance for mid to large-size accounts as situations arise.

Tuscarora Wayne and The Alliance Support the Salvation Army

The Insurance Alliance Network was recognized by Tuscarora Wayne Mutual Insurance Company as a top-performing agency in 2020.

As part of the recognition, the Tuscarora Wayne Mutual Foundation made a contribution to the Salvation Army of Harrisburg in our honor. Jane Koppenheffer, President of The Insurance Alliance Network, presented the check to Kathy Anderson-Martin, Director of Resource Development at The Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital City Region.

HMK's Chip Buck Wins November Producer of the Month!

Congratulations to Chip Buck of HMK for being the November winner! In second was Paul Sheaffer of the Paul I. Sheaffer Agency, and in third was Tyler Eberly of Harding-Yost Insurance.

Year-to-date standings have Paul Sheaffer remaining ahead of Ryan Rispoli of HMK for the first and second spots and Kenny Serfass of Miers Insurance remaining in third.

Next Generation Award

Tim Flood of AIA stays in first with Trey Minskey of Christian-Baker Company in second and Shane Kunkleman of PDM Insurance remains in third.

Diversification Award

Gene Nosovitch of HMK stays in first place with Shane Kunkleman of PDM remaining in second and Tyler Eberly of Harding-Yost Insurance moves into the number three spot.

Commercial Lines Agency of the Year

HMK remains in the first position with Harding-Yost staying in the number two spot. AIA also remains in third.

Personal Lines Agency of the Year

Christian-Baker Company stays in the number one spot. Miers narrowly moves into second ahead of HMK for third.

Best Wishes to Don Wert On His Retirement

The Alliance wishes Don Wert the very best on his upcoming retirement.

Dan Trump Wins October Producer of the Month!

Congratulations to Dan Trump of Harding-Yost for being the October winner!

In second was Todd Collins from HMK and in third was Ryan Rispoli also of HMK.

Year-to-date standings have Paul Sheaffer of the Paul I. Sheaffer Agency remaining ahead of Ryan Rispoli for the first and second spots and Kenny Serfass of Miers Insurance remaining in third.

Next Generation Award

Tim Flood of AIA-Alera stays in first with Trey Minskey of Christian-Baker Company in second and Shane Kunkleman of PDM Insurance remains in third.

Diversification Award

Gene Nosovitch of HMK stays in first place with Shane Kunkleman of PDM Insurance remaining in second and J.P. Geise of Doty & Hench still holds the number three spot.

Commercial Lines Agency of the Year

HMK remains in the first position with Harding-Yost staying in the number two spot. AIA also remains in third.

Personal Lines Agency of the Year

Christian-Baker Company stays in the number one spot, keeping HMK in second place and Miers Insurance remains in third.

Brian Crebs Joins Miers Insurance as Director of Risk Management

Brian J. Crebs of Northumberland, PA has joined Miers Insurance as Director of Risk Management.

A graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Brian brings with him over 20 years of safety, health and risk management experience working within the private sector as well as insurance and consulting companies. He will be responsible for assessing and developing strategic safety and loss control programs for Miers clients.

Paul D. Williams Joins Miers as Business Development Executive

Paul D. Williams of Bethlehem, PA has joined Miers Insurance as Business Development Executive.

A graduate of Kutztown University, Paul has been an independent business owner as well as holding a leadership position in a national insurance company.

Paul holds professional memberships with the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce and Easton Area Chamber of Commerce. He will be responsible for developing new business relationships and representing the firm as a Brand Ambassador.

Andrew Diodato Wins September Producer of the Month

Congratulations to Andrew Diodato of AIA-Alera for being the September Producer of the Month winner!

In second was Kenny Serfass from Miers Insurance and in third was Alan Goodrich of HMK.

Year-to-date standings have Paul Sheaffer of the Paul I. Sheaffer Agency moving ahead of Ryan Rispoli of HMK for the first and second spots and Kenny Serfass of Miers Insurance remaining in third.

Next Generation Award
Tim Flood of AIA stays in first with Trey Minskey of Christian-Baker Company in second and Shane Kunkleman of PDM Insurance remains in third.

Diversification Award
Gene Nosovitch of HMK moves into first place with Shane Kunkleman of PDM Insurance moving back to second and J.P. Geise of Doty & Hench now holds the number three spot.

Commercial Lines Agency of the Year
HMK remains in the first position with Harding-Yost staying in the number two spot. AIA remains in third.

Personal Lines Agency of the Year
Christian-Baker Company stays in the number one spot, keeping HMK in second place, and Miers Insurance moves into third.