Indiana Insurance Named ‘Insurer of the Year’ by Independent Agents

Loveland, Ohio-based Indiana Insurance, a member of Liberty Mutual Group, has been named the 2006 Indiana Insurance Company of the Year by the Independent Insurance Agents of Indiana (IIAI). The recognition came during the 108th annual convention of Indiana’s Big I members held this week in Indianapolis.

The IIAI Company of the Year Award recognizes an insurer’s demonstrated commitment to growth in Indiana, uniqueness of products offered, support of services and programs for agencies, quality of staff in Indiana, and commitment to the independent agency system. Indiana Insurance most recently won this honor in 2003.

“Our agents are the driving force behind Indiana Insurance’s tradition of quality service. They are the trusted advisors our customers count on when choosing our coverages or using our services,” said Michael D. Connell, president and chief executive officer, Indiana Insurance. “We are honored to receive this award as it reflects the strong partnerships we have formed and recognizes our ongoing commitment to deliver the tools our agents need to best serve our customers.”

“IIAI and Indiana Insurance have a long history of working together with independent agents to educate them on industry issues,” said Roger L. Ronk, executive vice president, Independent Insurance Agents of Indiana. “As the largest independent agency writer in Indiana, the judges recognized Indiana Insurance for its superior agency automation support, agency training opportunities, development and maintenance of strong agency relationships, and its commitment to growth in the state.”

Three Indiana Insurance appointed agents also received top honors at this week’s Indiana Big I Convention. J. Michael Miley with Gibson Insurance Group in Plymouth, was named Agent of the Year, McGowan Insurance Group, Inc., based in Indianapolis was named Agency of the Year, and Patrick Conley, a principal with W.M. Regnier Insurance Services in Highland received honors as Director of the Year.

Indiana Insurance offers property and casualty products, including personal and commercial coverage, distributed only through appointed independent agents. Headquartered in Loveland, Ohio, Indiana Insurance provides insurance in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee. Indiana Insurance is part of Liberty Mutual Agency Markets, a business unit of Liberty Mutual Group, consisting of property and casualty and specialty insurance carriers that distribute their products and services through independent agents and brokers.

Source: Indiana Insurance, Liberty Mutual Group

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