The Alliance Announces Andrew Stoll as February Producer of the Month!

Producer of the Month/Producer of the Year

  • Congratulations to Andrew Stoll of The Stoll Agency for being the February winner! In second place is Marty Gerhart of Harding-Yost, and third goes to James Pryde of Doty and Hench. Year-to-date results have Andrew Stoll in first place, followed by Kenney Serfass of Miers Insurance in second, and Marty Gerhart in third.

Next Generation Award

  • Drew Patterson from Christian-Baker leads through February with Amanda Timmons in second.

Diversification Award

  • James Pryde is in first place through February with Kenny Serfass in second and Sara Rhine of Stickler Agency moves up to third.

Commercial Lines Agency of the Year

  • Stoll Agency moves into first place with Harding-Yost moving up to second, and Miers moves back to third.

Personal Lines Agency of the Year

  • Strickler is in the lead with Hutchison in second and PDM in third.

Kenny Serfass of Miers Insurance Wins January Producer of the Month!

Producer of the Month/Producer of the Year

  • Congratulations to Kenny Serfass from Miers Insurance for being the January winner! In second is Trey Minskey of Christian-Baker and in third is Ryan Amey also from Miers Insurance.

Next Generation Award

  • Drew Patterson from Christian-Baker leads off for January with Amanda Timmons in second.

Diversification Award

  • James Pryde is in first place through January with Kenny Serfass in second and Jess McMullen of PDM Insurance and in third.

Commercial Lines Agency of the Year

  • Miers Insurance starts the year in first place with Christian-Baker in second and Harding-Yost in third.

Personal Lines Agency of the Year

  • Strickler is in the lead with Gearhart-Herr in second and Christian-Baker in third.


Harding-Yost Insurance Receives Prestigious Commercial Lines Agency of the Year Award from The Insurance Alliance Network!

DENVER, PA On January 22, 2026, The Insurance Alliance Network presented Harding-Yost Insurance with its Commercial Lines Agency of the Year Award.  Amy Gohsler, President of The Insurance Alliance Network, presented the award as part of its 2025 Accelerations Sales Contest. The Insurance Alliance sponsored the 2025 Accelerations Sales Contest to challenge its sales staff from all its agencies.

 

In presenting the award to Harding-Yost Insurance, Amy Gohsler commented:

 

Harding-Yost certainly earned this award in 2025. Our Accelerations contest measured new business per commercial lines producer. Their success is driven by their reputation for service, the insurance expertise of their staff, and the breadth of insurance companies they can offer clients. Of special note is that Harding-Yost won the Personal Lines Agency of the Year in 2024, demonstrating its commitment to growth. 

 

 

The Insurance Alliance Network is a collective of eight premier independent agencies located in the Central, Greater Lehigh Valley, and Southeast regions of Pennsylvania. Through its size, diversity, and broad expertise, the Alliance offers on a regional level what is typically found only with national brokers.

 

When Jerry Harding and Lowell Yost merged their insurance agencies in 1983, they laid the foundation for what Harding-Yost Insurance (HYI) has grown to today – a full-service insurance agency with 29 employees serving clients across South Central PA, Berks, Lancaster, Chester, and surrounding communities.  Our company was founded on integrity and commitment; our employees have not lost sight of that through the years. We are committed to providing our clients and the community where we live with the highest level of insurance integrity.

PDM Insurance Receives Prestigious Personal Lines Agency of the Year Award from The Insurance Alliance Network for the Second Time!

DENVER, PA   On January 22, 2026, The Insurance Alliance Network presented PDM Insurance with its Personal Lines Agency of the Year Award in recognition of its outstanding growth in 2025. Amy Gohsler, President of The Insurance Alliance Network, presented the award as part of its 2025 Accelerations Sales Contest.   The Insurance Alliance sponsored the 2025 Accelerations Sales Contest to challenge its sales staff from all its agencies.

 

In presenting the award to PDM, Amy Gohsler commented:

 

“PDM Insurance certainly earned this award in 2025.  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 they can offer clients.”

 

The Insurance Alliance Network is a collective of eight premier independent agencies located in Pennsylvania's Central, Greater Lehigh Valley, and Southeast regions. Due to its size, diversity, and broad expertise, the Alliance offers on a regional level what is typically found only with national brokers.

 

For more than 25 years, the professionals at PDM Insurance have been meeting the insurance needs of customers throughout PA, MD, DE, VA and NY.  From auto insurance or homeowner’s coverage that fits the family budget to agribusiness and crop insurance, life insurance and commercial coverage, their goal is provide superb customer service to their customers in locating and placing their insurance risks. 

Ryan Amey Receives Prestigious Producer of the Year and Diversification Awards from The Insurance Alliance Network!

DENVER, PA On January 22, 2026, The Insurance Alliance Network presented Ryan Amey of Miers Insurance with its Producer of the Year and Diversification Awards in recognition of his outstanding achievement in its 2025 Accelerations Sales Contest.

 

In presenting the award to Ryan, Amy Gohsler, President of The Insurance Alliance, commented:

 

“The Insurance Alliance Network sponsored the 2025 Accelerations Sales Contest to recognize the performance of its Commercial Lines producers. Twenty-seven producers from eight different Alliance member agencies participated in the contest. The participants participated in educational and sales training meetings with the corporate and platinum sponsors of the contest and also had the opportunity to build connections with other Alliance producers. The Diversification Award recognizes the producer with the most new sales in agribusiness, energy, trucking, healthcare, non-profits, including educational institutions, hospitality, government and technology segments in 2025.”

 

“Ryan’s outstanding production reflects his professionalism, personal motivation, and the support he receives from his agency.

 

The Insurance Alliance Network is a collective of eight premier independent agencies located in the Central, Greater Lehigh Valley, and Southeast regions of Pennsylvania. Through its size, diversity, and broad expertise, the Alliance offers, at the regional level, what is normally found only with national brokers.

 

Founded on Leap Year Day in 1892, Miers has always focused on its clients' needs. It is a proven, professional, independent insurance agency proud of its longstanding relationships with many of its business and personal insurance clients. Miers holds prestigious industry designations and is fully equipped to help with any insurance needs. It offers clients a wide range of insurance products and a level of expertise beyond the capabilities of most local insurance agencies.

Timothy Racek Received Next Generation Award from The Insurance Alliance Network!

DENVER, PA On January 22, 2025, The Insurance Alliance Network presented Timothy Racek of Miers Insurance with its Next Generation Award in recognition of his outstanding achievement in its 2025 Accelerations Sales Contest.

 

In presenting the award to Timothy, Amy Gohsler, President of The Insurance Alliance, commented:

 

The Insurance Alliance Network sponsored the 2025 Accelerations Sales Contest in order to recognize the performance of its Commercial Lines producers. Twenty-seven producers from eight different Alliance member agencies participated in the contest. The Next Generation Award recognizes the producer with less than 3 years of experience as an independent agency producer who had the most new sales in 2025.

 

Timothy’s outstanding production reflects his professionalism, personal motivation, and the support he receives from his agency.

 

The Insurance Alliance Network is a collective of eight premier independent agencies located in the Central, Greater Lehigh Valley, and Southeast regions of Pennsylvania. Through its size, diversity, and broad expertise, the Alliance offers, at the regional level, what is normally found only with national brokers.

 

Founded on Leap Year Day in 1892, Miers has always focused on its clients' needs. It is a proven, professional, independent insurance agency proud of its longstanding relationships with many of its business and personal insurance clients. Miers holds prestigious industry designations and is fully equipped to help with any insurance needs. It offers clients a wide range of insurance products and a level of expertise beyond the capabilities of most local insurance agencies.

Ryan Amey of Miers Insurance Recognized as the November Producer of the Month!

Producer of the Month/Producer of the Year

  • The Alliance proudly recognizes Ryan Amey of Miers Insurance as the November winner! This marks Ryan's third month as Producer of the Month this year, and he continues to lead for Producer of the Year! In second place is Reed VanDerlyke of Strickler Agency, and in third is Julia Shingle of Christian-Baker.

  • Year-to-date results show Ryan Amey remaining in the lead, with Trey Minskey of Christian-Baker Company holding second and Tyler Eberly of Harding-Yost Insurance in the number three spot. 

  • Of note: The Alliance currently has five producers who have written over $1 million in new business for 2025. Last year, only two achieved this milestone! Congratulations to Ryan, Trey, Tyler, Josh, and James!

Next Generation Award

  • Tim Racek of Miers Insurance leads through November with Jason Crider of Strickler Agency in second and Chaz Timmons of PDM Insurance in third.

Diversification Award

  • Ryan Amey remains ahead of James Pryde for the first and second spots, and Jess McMullen of PDM Insurance continues to hold third.

Commercial Lines Agency of the Year

  • Harding-Yost continues to hold the top spot ahead of Miers Insurance, who remains in second, with Gearhart moving up to third.

Personal Lines Agency of the Year

  • PDM remains in the lead with Strickler in second, and Christian-Baker holding third.

The Alliance Announces Josh Birk as Producer of the Month for the Second Month in a Row!

Producer of the Month/Producer of the Year

  • Congratulations to Josh Birk of Harding-Yost Insurance for being the October winner! This is Josh's second month in a row being Producer of the Month and he has written over $1,000,000 year-to-date! In second place is Ryan Koppenheffer also of Harding-Yost Insurance, and in third is James Pryde of Doty & Hench..

  • Year-to-date results show Ryan Amey remaining in the lead, with Trey Minskey of Christian-Baker Company holding second and Tyler Eberly of Harding-Yost Insurance in the number three spot. 

Next Generation Award

  • Tim Racek of Miers Insurance leads through October with Jason Crider of Strickler Agency in second and Chaz Timmons of PDM Insurance in third.

Diversification Award

  • Ryan Amey remains ahead of James Pryde for the first and second spots, and Jess McMullen of PDM Insurance continues to hold third.

Commercial Lines Agency of the Year

  • Harding-Yost continues to hold the top spot ahead of Miers Insurance, who remains in second, with Christian-Baker staying in third.

Personal Lines Agency of the Year

  • PDM remains in the lead with Strickler in second, and Christian-Baker holding third.

Josh Birk of Harding Yost Insurance Wins Producer of the Month for September!

Producer of the Month/Producer of the Year

  • Congratulations to Josh Birk of Harding-Yost Insurance for being the September winner! In second place is Jason Abair, also of Harding-Yost Insurance, and in third is Ryan Amey of Miers Insurance.

  • Year-to-date results show Ryan Amey remaining in the lead, with Trey Minskey of Christian-Baker Company holding second and Tyler Eberly of Harding-Yost Insurance in the number three spot. All three producers have surpassed $1,000,000 in new qualifying written premium through September and are in close competition for the lead spot! Great job to these producers!

Next Generation Award

  • Tim Racek of Miers Insurance leads through September with Jason Crider of Strickler Agency in second and Chaz Timmons of PDM Insurance in third.

Diversification Award

  • Ryan Amey moves ahead of James Pryde of Doty and Hench for the first and second spots, and Jess McMullen of PDM Insurance continues to hold third.

Commercial Lines Agency of the Year

  • Harding-Yost moves ahead of Miers Insurance for first and second place, while Christian-Baker remains in third.

Personal Lines Agency of the Year

  • PDM is in the lead with Strickler in second, and Christian-Baker holding third.