Purmort Brothers earns Central award

Purmort Brothers Insurance Agency in Van Wert was recently honored with the 2010 Blue Streak Circle of Achievement Underwriting Award by Central Insurance Companies.

Shown are (from the left) Michele Hirsch, personal lines underwriter for Central Insurance; Dianne Byrne, Purmort Brothers senior protection agent; Michele Mooney, Purmort Brothers personal lines manager; and Mike Guth, vice president of personal lines for Central Insurance. (photo submitted)

The Circle of Achievement Underwriting Award recognizes an agency that excels in underwriting and producing outstanding results.

Blue Streak is Central’s premier personal insurance program. Since Blue Streak’s inception more than 30 years ago, the program is provided only to select agencies that have consistently maintained high professional standards.

Central Insurance Companies, which has its home office in Van Wert, is made up of Central Mutual, All America Insurance Company and CMI Lloyds. Since its beginning in 1876, Central has grown to a group of companies with combined assets totaling more than $1 billion. Central’s A.M. Best rating is A-plus (superior).

The company has regional offices in Van Wert, Atlanta, Boston and Dallas.

POSTED: 03/14/11 at 1:17 am. FILED UNDER: Business