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Benefits agent moves to Morgantown office
February 18, 2010

Kris Tawney, a licensed Life and Health agent and Sales Executive in our Benefits Department, is now working out of our new Morgantown Office.  This move ensures that we will have both Property/Casualty and Benefits covered in our Morgantown branch.

Tawney, originally from West Virginia but transplanted to Oil City, PA, made the Morgantown move in January and is thrilled to be back in the city of his alma mater, WVU.  He is a graduate of the WVU business school where he was a member of the WVU football team -- a fact of which he is proud but often too modest to mention.

If you are in the Morgantown area please drop in to see both Kris and Geoff Gage, or call the Morgantown office at 304-241-4541.  Kris and Geoff will both continue to serve clients in the southern part of the state as well. 

CI receives PAR Excellence award.
February 18, 2010

 

James Hackbarth, President and CEO of PAR, Ltd., Commercial Insurance’s Errors and Omissions provider, announced that Commercial Insurance has once again been awarded the PAR Excellence award.  This award is given once a year based on quality control criteria including random audits of agency procedures and guidelines.

Hackbarth’s comments included, “It is with great pleasure that we recognize Commercial Insurance’s outstanding performance in the Quality Management Program for 2009.

This is the fourth time that Commercial Insurance has won the award.  We are proud that our efforts have been recognized with this prestigious honor.   

Haiti Relief Fund Dinner
January 22, 2010

Commercial Insurance is sponsoring a special dinner at the Bridge Road Bistro to assist the American Red Cross in their mission to provide care for the people of Haiti.  The dinner is on Monday, January 25, 2010 from 5:30 pm to 9:30pm.  It is $65 per person, and all proceeds will go directly to the Haiti Relief Fund. 

We hope to see you there.

CI craftsmanship
December 17, 2009

Wes Daubenspeck, our Wood Program Specialist in our Loss Control and Risk Management division, shows off his additional talents.  Wes hand-crafted a brand new conference table for our Charleston office lobby.  Thanks, Wes!

Congratulations, Paul!
December 12, 2009

Paul White, Partner and Executive Vice President in our Benefits division, recently obtained his MBA.  Paul received his degree from The University of Charleston. 

Paul joins his fellow Benefits cosultant, Geoff Christian, who also holds this graduate degree.

Supporting Secret Santa
December 1, 2009

Once again this year Commercial Insurance is helping make Christmas bright for several area children by participating in the Secret Santa program. CI and its employees teamed up to sponsor 52 children this year, and today several employees spent their lunch hour wrapping presents.

The Secret Santa program of WV was founded in 1984 and provides presents for over 2000 needy children annually. CI is proud to support Secret Santa every year.
 

Congratulations to our newest promotion recipients
November 21, 2009

Commercial Insurance President Raye King announced two new promotions today.  Charity Burkholder has been named Account Manager in our Benefits division, and John Moredock is now an Account Executive in our General Commercial division. 

John first joined us in 2006 as an intern in the Risk Management division.  King says, "John graduated from the University of Georgia Risk Management program.  We are lucky to bring him back to West Virginia."

Charity began her career with us as a receptionist and Benefits Account Assistant in 2008.  King saw potential in her right away.  "Charity has great passion for her work and a real desire to grow with Commercial Insurance," says King.

Congratulations, John and Charity.

 

What you need to know about GINA
November 11, 2009

The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 goes into effect this month. Find out how it affects you and your company with this handy summary courtesy of Commercial Insurance.

Congratulations to promotion recipients
November 7, 2009

Promotions were announced for the following Commercial Insurance sales executives at our annual off-site sales meeting:

Brent Burton - VP General Commercial/Public Sector

Trip King - Assistant VP General Commercial/Public Sector

Jason Porter - VP Loss Control/Risk Management Division.

Sales Execs with Commercial Insurance receive their titles based on 1) the accounts they write and service, 2) retention of business, and 3) their outside community service and their commitment to the level of citizenship expected by Commercial Insurance.

Congratulations Brent, Trip, and Jason.

 

 

Join us for hors d’oeuvres and drinks!
September 22, 2009

We've been busy the past several months getting ready to roll out our brand new look. We're excited about the makeover and especially the new web site that shares up-to-date information about our products and services. Not only have we introduced a new look for Commercial Insurance, but we've also expanded into the northern part of the state and opened an office in Morgantown.

We're so excited to show you what we've been up to that we're inviting all our clients and friends to join us for a time of celebration!

If you're in the Morgantown area, we'll be celebrating:

Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Hors d'oeuvres and drinks
4pm to 7pm

63 Wharf Street, Suite 250
Morgantown, WV

RSVP by September 22 by calling
Hope Gage at (304) 241-4541.

Or, if you're in the Charleston area, join us:

Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Hors d'oeuvres and drinks
4pm to 7pm

340 MacCorkle Ave. SE, Suite 200
Charleston, WV

RSVP by September 22 by calling
Misty Gibson at (304) 345-8000.

We hope to see you there!