GMAC Insurance Named "Company Of The Year" for
Second Year in a Row

 
Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina bestows top industry honor
 
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (July 11, 2006) — For the second year in a row, GMAC Insurance has been named "The Young Agents of North Carolina's Company of the Year" by the Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina (IIANC), the company announced today. The IIANC awarded this top distinction at the annual Young Agents Conference in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

The award is presented annually to the company that demonstrates strong support for association activities and commitment to the independent agency system. Nominees are judged on performance in a variety of categories: market availability, competitiveness in pricing, underwriting personnel, product delivery, claim settlement, marketing, product development, accounting contracts, agency contracts and overall agency/company relations.

"To be recognized by the IIANC Young Agents as Company of the Year for the second year in a row is a tremendous accomplishment," said Bryan Howard, regional sales manager for North Carolina, GMAC Insurance – Personal Lines. "Independent agents have a choice in where they place their business, and GMAC Insurance strives to meet their needs with the best service possible."
Young Insurance Agents is an affiliate group of the IIANC in which all members are under 41 years of age. The IIANC is a professional association representing independent insurance agencies from across North Carolina. Its mission is to serve as an advocate for independent insurance agents and to satisfy the business and professional needs of its members.

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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