Electric Insurance Company Names John Goch Pittsburgh Agency Manager

BEVERLY, Mass.--(Business Wire)--
Electric Insurance Company of Beverly, MA today announced that
John Goch has been appointed agency manager for Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania. In this role, Goch will promote the services of Electric
Insurance Company to Pittsburgh-area insurance agencies and encourage
company partnerships.

"John's addition to Electric Insurance's sales and marketing team
allows us to bring our products and services to the Western
Pennsylvania region, an area we have wanted to increase our local
presence in for some time," said Mike Mucher, the company's vice
president of sales and marketing. "We anticipate strong growth
potential in this region and with John on board, are seeking to
appoint a select group of independent agents who coverage council
their clients and value a company who wants to make the process simple
for their staff. "

Goch joins Electric Insurance from AIG where he was an agency
manager for Western Pennsylvania, managing nearly 300 independent
agency relationships. Prior to that, he was with Infinity Property and
Casualty Insurance Company as a Business Development Representative.
His expertise includes agency training and the creation and
implementation of agency marketing plans to increase sales. Goch is a
graduate of the University of Pittsburgh .

About Electric Insurance Company

Electric Insurance Company is a premier provider of personal lines
insurance products offered at competitive rates with exceptional
claims and customer service. Incorporated in 1966 to serve the
personal insurance needs of General Electric (GE) employees, Electric
Insurance has since expanded its auto, home, condominium, renters, and
umbrella insurance products to consumers through a select group of
independent agents. Electric Insurance is a direct benefit provider of
Personal Excess Liability umbrella insurance to the GE workforce. The
Company is an insurer and reinsurer for many GE commercial insurance
programs. Electric Insurance Company manages nearly $160 million in
personal lines premium for about 125,000 policyholders and holds
credit ratings of "A/Excellent" from A.M. Best and "A/Strong" from
Standard & Poor's.

Electric Insurance
Susan Cronin, 1-978-524-5649
Manger, Corporate Communications
susan.cronin@electricinsurance.com
www.electricinsurance.com

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