Tyler Eberly Wins January Producer of the Month

Congratulations to Tyler Eberly of Harding-Yost Insurance for being the January winner! In second is Kenny Serfass of Miers Insurance and in third is James Pryde from Gearhart-Herr. 

Next Generation Award

  • James Pryde of Gearhart is in the lead for this award.


Commercial Lines Agency of the Year

  • Miers Insurance leads the year with Harding-Yost Insurance and Gearhart-Herr in 2nd and 3rd places.

Personal Lines Agency of the Year

  • PDM is in the lead through January with Christian-Baker in second and Harding-Yost in third.

HMK Insurance Receives Prestigious Commercial Lines Agency of the Year Award from The Insurance Alliance Network for the Third Year in a Row

On January 26, 2023, The Insurance Alliance Network presented HMK with its Commercial Lines Agency of the Year Award in recognition of its outstanding growth in 2022. Amy Gohsler, COO of The Insurance Alliance Network, presented the award as part of its 2022 Accelerations Sales Contest. The Insurance Alliance sponsored the 2022 Accelerations Sales Contest to challenge its sales staff from all its agencies.

In presenting the award to HMK, Amy Gohsler commented:

“HMK Insurance certainly earned this award in 2022. 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.”

AIA, Alera Group Receives Prestigious Personal Lines Agency of the Year Award from The Insurance Alliance Network

On January 26, 2023, The Insurance Alliance Network presented AIA, Alera Group with its Personal Lines Agency of the Year Award in recognition of its outstanding growth in 2022. Amy Gohsler, COO of The Insurance Alliance Network, presented the award as part of its 2022 Accelerations Sales Contest. The Insurance Alliance sponsored the 2022 Accelerations Sales Contest to challenge its sales staff from all its agencies.

In presenting the award to AIA, Alera Group, Amy Gohsler commented:

AIA, Alera Group certainly earned this award in 2022. 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.

Gene Nosovitch Receives Prestigious Commercial Lines Producer of the Year Award and Diversification Award from The Insurance Alliance Network

The Insurance Alliance Network presented Gene Nosovitch of Alera Group with its Commercial Lines Producer of the Year Prize and Diversification Award in recognition of his outstanding achievements in its 2022 Accelerations Sales Contest. This is Gene’s second year in a row winning the Commercial Lines Producer Award and second time winning the Diversification Award.

In presenting the award to Gene Nosovitch, Amy Gohsler, COO of The Insurance Alliance Network, commented

The Insurance Alliance Network sponsored the 2022 Accelerations Sales Contest in order to recognize the performance of its Commercial Lines producers. Over thirty-five producers from ten 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. The Diversification Award recognizes the producer with the most new sales in agribusiness, energy, trucking, healthcare and technology segments in 2022.”

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

Josh Birk of Harding-Yost Insurance Receives Next Generation Award from The Insurance Alliance Network

On January 26, 2023, The Insurance Alliance Network presented Josh Birk of Harding-Yost Insurance with its Next Generation Award in recognition of his outstanding achievement in its 2022 Accelerations Sales Contest.

In presenting the award to Josh, Amy Gohsler, COO of The Insurance Alliance, commented:

The Insurance Alliance Network sponsored the 2022 Accelerations Sales Contest in order to recognize the performance of its Commercial Lines producers. Over thirty-five producers from ten 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 2022.

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

Under New Ownership

On December 31, 2022, the non-Alera Group members of The Insurance Alliance Network, Inc. (Christian-Baker Company, Gearhart-Herr & Company, Inc., Harding Yost Insurance Associates, Inc., Hutchison Insurance Agency, Inc., Miers Insurance, Inc., PDM Insurance Agency, Inc. and The Stoll Agency, Inc.) purchased the shareholder interest in the organization held by former majority owner, Alera Group, Inc.

As of January 1, 2023, Rob Fitzgerald of Christian-Baker Company will be President with Joe Lapi of Harding-Yost Insurance Associates, Inc. serving as Chairman of the Board. Amy Gohsler of The Insurance Alliance Network, Inc. has accepted the position of Chief Operating Officer.

The Insurance Alliance Network, Inc. was founded in 1997 and its members are a collective of 7 premier independent agencies located in the Central, greater Lehigh Valley and Southeast regions of Pennsylvania.

Chuck Snyder Wins November Producer of the Month!

Congratulations to Chuck Snyder from Zinn Insurance for being the November winner! In second is Tyler Eberly of Harding-Yost and in third is Baron Keefer of AIA.

Year-to-date has Gene Nosovitch remaining in first with Kenny Serfass of Miers closing in at second and J.P. Geise of Gearhart moves up to the number three spot.

Next Generation Award

Josh Birk of Harding-Yost remains ahead of Matthew DelBorrello of HMK for the first and second positions. Julia Martello holds the third position.

Diversification Award

Gene Nosovitch remains ahead of Ryan Rispoli for the first and second spots with Kenny Serfass continuing to hold third.

Commercial Lines Agency of the Year

HMK continues to hold the lead. Harding-Yost stays ahead of AIA for the second and third places.

Personal Lines Agency of the Year

AIA continues to hold the number one spot with Gearhart-Herr remaining in second and PDM remains in third.

Josh Birk of Harding-Yost Insurance Takes October Producer of the Month!

Congratulations to Josh Birk, a Next Generation producer from Harding-Yost, for being the October winner! In second is Kenny Serfass of Miers ,and in third is Wilson Riccardo of Gerhart-Herr.

Year-to-date has Gene Nosovitch of HMK remaining in first with Kenny Serfass of Miers holding steady at second and Ryan Rispoli of HMK moves up to the number three spot.

Next Generation Award

Josh Birk moves ahead of Matthew DelBorrello of HMK for the first and second positions. Julia Martello of Christian-Baker Company moves up to hold the third position.

Diversification Award

Gene Nosovitch of HMK moves head of Ryan Rispoli, also from HMK, for the first and second spots with Kenny Serfass of Miers moving up to number three.

Commercial Lines Agency of the Year

HMK continues to hold the lead. Harding-Yost moves ahead of AIA-Alera for the second and third places.

Personal Lines Agency of the Year

AIA-Alera continues to hold the number one spot with Gearhart-Herr remaining in second and PDM Insurance remains in third.

Gene Nosovitch Wins Producer of the Month For September, The Third Time This Year

Congratulations to Gene Nosovitch of HMK Insurance for being the September winner! This is Gene's third time winning this year!

In second is Andrew Stoll of the Stoll Agency and in third is Ryan Amey of Miers Insurance.

Year-to-date has Gene Nosovitch remaining in first with Kenny Serfass of Miers Insurance holding steady at second and J.P. Geise of Gerhart remains in the number three spot.

Next Generation Award

Matthew DelBorrello of HMK continues to hold the lead with Josh Birk of Harding-Yost remaining in second. Brent Jones of Christian-Baker continues to hold the third position.

Diversification Award

Ryan Rispoli remains ahead of Gene Nosovitch for the first and second spots with John Eltringham holding steady at number three. All three of theses producers are from HMK!

Commercial Lines Agency of the Year

HMK continues to hold the lead. AIA stays ahead of Harding-Yost for the second and third places.

Personal Lines Agency of the Year

AIA continues to hold the number one spot with Gearhart-Herr staying in second and PDM Insurance remains in third.