CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BB&T Insurance Services
and The Hanover Insurance Group today announced that they will work together
to offer insurance advice and one-year of homeowners insurance coverage to the
King family of Charlotte, which recently received the thrilling news that it
will be granted a home makeover by "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." The
Charlotte episode will air this fall, Sundays 8/7c on ABC.
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"At BB&T we are dedicated to helping the communities where we live and
work and, in line with that mission, we are proud to be able to help the King
family assess and address their insurance needs," said Ray Sanders, Agency
Manager with BB&T Insurance Services. "Once the makeover is completed, the
home will need to be insured for a different value than in the past and we
look forward to helping the King family protect their new assets through the
right homeowners insurance."
With a tradition of excellence dating back to 1872, BB&T is actively
involved in making its local communities better places through many
initiatives, including development of innovative products, programs, and
opportunities that bring economic development and funding support to low and
moderate income communities, small businesses, and small farms. BB&T serves as
a one-stop shop for all of Charlotte's banking, insurance and mortgage needs.
"It is amazing to me every time I see communities come together to help a
perfect stranger. Contributions like these are perfect examples of the
generosity that we see from the community," said Diane Korman, Senior
Producer, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. "This is what America is all about
and I am proud to be a part of it."
A leading insurance provider for individuals, families and businesses, The
Hanover and its employees have a long, proud history of giving back to the
communities in which the company does business. When "Extreme Makeover: Home
Edition" made plans to help a family in Charlotte, it was an easy choice to
partner with BB&T, which is known for its strong community involvement.
"We are very excited to be given the opportunity to partner with BB&T and
contribute to Extreme Makeover: Home Edition's incredible gift to this
family," said Christopher Rogerson, regional vice president at The Hanover.
"It is our hope that our offer of a contribution to ensure they receive a
homeowners insurance policy that meets their needs, brings peace of mind to
this family, helping them to go through this wonderful experience knowing that
they will not have to worry about insuring their new home for the next year."
About The Hanover
The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (NYSE: THG), based in Worcester, Mass.,
is the holding company for a group of insurers that includes The Hanover
Insurance Company, also based in Worcester; Citizens Insurance Company of
America, headquartered in Howell, Mich., and their affiliates. The Hanover
offers a wide range of property and casualty products and services to
individuals, families and businesses through an extensive network of
independent agents, and has been meeting its obligations to its agent partners
and their customers for more than 150 years. Taken as a group, The Hanover
ranks among the top 40 property and casualty insurers in the United States.
For more information, please visit www.hanover.com.
About BB&T Insurance Services
BB&T Insurance Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of Branch Banking and
Trust Company and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. BB&T Insurance
Services is the largest independent insurance agency in Virginia and the
Carolinas and the sixth largest in the country.
BB&T Insurance Services represents most major carriers in the United
States and offers a full range of commercial and personal insurance products.
We work with large corporations, small business owners, families and
individuals throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic.
We take a strategic approach to providing insurance solutions at BB&T
Insurance Services, and through our local agencies, we provide our clients
with responsive and personalized service.
With $136.5 billion in assets, Winston-Salem, N.C.-based BB&T Corporation
(NYSE: BBT) is the nation's 14th largest financial holding company. It
operates nearly 1,500 financial centers in 11 states and Washington, D.C. More
information about the company is available at www.BBT.com/ .
About ABC-TVs Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," which has won back-to-back Emmy Awards
as Best Reality Program (non-competitive), is entering its 6th season on ABC.
The program is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. Conrad
Rickettes is the executive producer; and David Goldberg is the president of
Endemol USA.
CONTACTS:
Investor Relations Media Relations
Sujata MutalikAmy Lynn Baneksmutalik@hanover.comabanek@hanover.com
(508) 855-3457 (508) 855-4486
SOURCE The Hanover Insurance Group
Contact: Investor Relations, Sujata Mutalik, +1-508-855-3457, smutalik@hanover.com, or Media Relations, Amy Lynn Banek, +1-508-855-4486, abanek@hanover.com, both of The Hanover Insurance Group