GMAC Insurance Regional Sales Manager Named "2006 Outstanding Young Professional Company Representative of the Year"

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (July 11, 2006) — GMAC Insurance announced today that Chris Rogerson, Regional Sales Manager responsible for Virginia, Tennessee and Pennsylvania, was honored as the first recipient of the "2006 Outstanding Young Professional Company Representative of the Year" award. The Professional Insurance Agents of Virginia and Washington, D.C., (PIA VA/DC) presented the distinction to Rogerson on June 27 in Virginia Beach at the PIA VA/DC annual banquet.

Members of the Young Professionals Council selected Rogerson from a group of premier nominees chosen for their active participation within the greater Young Professionals Council. Other considerations included in the nomination process are the nominee’s contribution and assistance to others in the industry, involvement in legislative issues and community service participation.

Ken Daveler, the chairman of the PIA VA/DC Young Professionals Council, recognized Rogerson as an enthusiastic supporter of young agents. "It was an honor to present the very first award to Mr. Rogerson. He has been involved with us since day one, participating in nearly every council activity. He is truly one of the future leaders in the industry," said Daveler.

Rogerson, a native of Clearfield, Pa., and graduate from Gettysburg College, was equally pleased. "I'm flattered to receive this award – both as a professional and on a personal level," said Rogerson. "GMAC Insurance believes in the independent agency system, so I feel fortunate to work with the Young Professionals Council to foster the education and career growth of the new agents in our industry."

The PIA VA/DC gives member-agents the benefits of belonging to a large organization without having to give up local control and ownership, and also provides a number of support services, such as legislative and regulatory advocacy, education and training, and information exchange. The Young Professionals Council is a division of the PIA VA/DC for members under 40 years of age. The association plans to bestow the "Outstanding Young Professional Company Representative of the Year" award each year at its annual convention.

The GMAC Insurance Group is one of the largest automobile insurers in the United States and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the General Motors Acceptance Corporation (GMAC). The company sells insurance through 13,000 independent agents across the United States, offering a variety of property and casualty insurance products, including personal auto, motorcycle and commercial auto insurance. With a nationwide network of claims professionals, local independent agents and a 24-hour, toll-free claims hotline available 365 days a year, the GMAC Insurance Group provides superior claims service for its customers.

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