Kenneth Serfass Becomes New Shareholder at Miers Insurance

On May 1, 2021, Miers Insurance has named Kenneth M. Serfass a shareholder in the company. Serfass has been a successful insurance consultant and part of the leadership team within the firm. The Board of Directors of Miers Insurance is excited for him to become a vested partner in the firm.

Established in 1892, Miers Insurance is one of the oldest, privately-owned independent insurance agencies in Pennsylvania. The firms practice areas include business insurance, personal insurance, employee benefits and risk management services. The firm has protected the stories of its clients for over 129 years.

The Stoll Agency's Eric Stoll Takes March's Producer of the Month Award

Congratulations to Eric Stoll of The Stoll Agency for being the March Producer of the Month!

In second was Gene Nosovitch from HMK Alera Group and in third was Kenny Serfass of Miers Insurance.

Year-to-date standings have Gene Nosovitch moving ahead of John Eltringham of HMK for the first and second places and in third is Eric Stoll.

Next Generation Award

Timothy Price of HMK moves into first place ahead of Josh Birk of Harding-Yost Insurance, who lands in second and Brent Jones of Christian-Baker Company remains in third.

Diversification Award

Shane Kunkleman of PDM Insurance remains in first place through March with Marty Gerhart of Harding-Yost in second and Ryan Rispoli of HMK in third.

Commercial Lines Agency of the Year

HMK remains in first place with The Stoll Agency moving up to second and Harding-Yost Insurance holding third.

Personal Lines Agency of the Year

Miers Insurance remains in first place with PDM Isurance holding second and Hutchison Agency moves up to the number three spot.

HMK's John Eltringham Wins February Producer of the Month

Congratulations to John Eltringham of HMK for being the February winner! In second was Gene Nosovitch also from HMK and in third was Tyler Eberly from Harding-Yost.

Year-to-date standings have John Eltringham in first place with Gene Nosovitch in a close second and Tim Flood of AIA, Alera Group in third.

Next Generation Award

Josh Birk of Harding-Yost moves into first place ahead of Tim Price of HMK who lands in second and Brent Jones of Christian-Baker Company remains in third.

Diversification Award

Shane Kunkleman of PDM Insurance remains in first place through February with Marty Gerhart of Harding-Yost in second and Ryan Rispoli of HMK in third.

Commercial Lines Agency of the Year

HMK remains in first place with Zinn Insurance in second and Harding-Yost moves up to third.

Personal Lines Agency of the Year

Miers Insurance remains in first place with PDM moving into second and Gearhart-Herr lands in the number three spot.

Jon Zinn Takes January's Producer of the Month Designation

Jon Zinn of Zinn Insurance starts of 2021 by winning the Producer of the Month for January. Way to go, Jon!

Tim Flood from AIA, Alera is in second place for the Producer of the Year and tied for third was John Eltringham and Gene Nosovitch both from HMK.

Next Generation Award

Tim Price of HMK leads off for January with Josh Birk of Harding-Yost and Brent Jones of Christian-Baker Company coming in second and third, respectively.

Diversification Award

Shane Kunkleman of PDM Insurance is in first place through January with Marty Gerhart of Harding-Yost in second and Ryan Rispoli of HMK in third.

Commercial Lines Agency of the Year

HMK starts the year in first place, with Zinn in second and AIA in third.

Personal Lines Agency of the Year

Miers Insurance is in first place with Gearhart-Herr in second, and The Paul I. Sheaffer Agency lands in the number three spot.

The Accelerations 2021 Sales Contest Sponsors

The Insurance Alliance Network is proud to announce these carrier partners will be sponsoring the 2021 Accelerations Sales Content.

Accelerations is highlighted by a special event with the carriers, monthly “Producer of the Month” designations and running reports on the standings for the contest’s categories:

• Producer of the Year

• Diversification

• Next Generation

• Commercial Agency of the Year

• Personal Agency of the Year

This year’s sponsoring carriers include:

Platinum Sponsor: Selective Insurance

Corporate Sponsors:

• Donegal Insurance

• Eastern Alliance

• Penn National Insurance

• Zenith Insurance

Thanks to our sponsors, and let the games begin!

Kenny Serfass of Miers Insurance Wins 2020 Producer of the Year Award

(L-R) Kenny Serfass, Alliance President Jane Koppenheffer, John McDonnell of Accelerations Platinum sponsor Selective Insurance, Rocky Gencarelli and Ryan Amey of Miers 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 Kenny Serfass of Miers Insurance with its Commercial Lines Producer of the Year Prize in recognition of his outstanding achievement in its 2020 Accelerations Sales Contest.

In addition, Kenny also received the December Producer of the Month award, which contributed to his win.

In presenting the award to Kenny Serfass, Jane Koppenheffer, President of The Insurance Alliance Network, commented:

The Insurance Alliance Network sponsored the 2020 Accelerations Sales Contest in order to recognize the performance of its Commercial Lines producers. Over thirty-five producers from eleven 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. They also had the opportunity to build connections with other Alliance producers.

Kenny’s outstanding production is a reflection of his professionalism, personal motivation, and the support he receives from his agency.

Gene Nosovitch of HMK Receives Diversification Award

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 Gene Nosovitch of Hampson-Mowrer Agency, LLC (HMK Insurance) with its Diversification Award in recognition of his outstanding achievement in its 2020 Accelerations Sales Contest.

In presenting the award to Gene Nosovitch, Jane Koppenheffer, President of The Insurance Alliance, commented:

“The Insurance Alliance Network sponsored the 2020 Accelerations Sales Contest in order to recognize the performance of its Commercial Lines producers. Over thirty-five producers from eleven different Alliance member agencies participated in the contest. The Diversification Award recognizes the producer with the most new sales in agribusiness, energy, trucking, healthcare and technology segments in 2020.”

Gene’s outstanding production is a reflection of his professionalism, personal motivation, and commitment to his community.

AIA's Tim Flood Receives Next Generation Award

(L-R) Alliance President Jane Koppenheffer, John McDonnell of Accelerations Platinum Sponsor Selective Insurance, Chris Wert and Tim Flood of AIA

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 Tim Flood of American Insurance Administrators, LLC (AIA) with its Next Generation Award in recognition of his outstanding achievement in its 2020 Accelerations Sales Contest.

In presenting the award to Tim, Jane Koppenheffer, President of The Insurance Alliance, commented:

The Insurance Alliance Network sponsored the 2020 Accelerations Sales Contest in order to recognize the performance of its Commercial Lines producers. Over thirty-five producers from eleven different Alliance member agencies participated in the contest. The Next Generation Award recognizes the producer with less than 3 years experience as an independent agency producer who had the most new sales in 2020.

Tim’s outstanding production is a reflection of his professionalism, personal motivation, and the support he receives from his agency.

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.