CINCINNATI, July 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Sibcy Cline Insurance Services and The
Hanover Insurance Group today announced that they will work together to
provide insurance advice and one-year of homeowners insurance coverage to the
Akers family of Cincinnati, which recently received the thrilling news that it
will be granted a home makeover by "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." The
Cincinnati episode will air this fall, Sundays 8/7c on ABC.
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"Here at Sibcy Cline, we are all huge fans of Extreme Makeover: Home
Edition! We are proud to help the Akers family assess and address their
insurance needs," said Jamie Cecil, Vice President of insurance operations at
Sibcy Cline 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 Akers family protect their new assets through the right
homeowners insurance."
Family owned and operated, Sibcy Cline has been a part of the local
community since the 1930s, serving as a one-stop shop for all of Cincinnati's
real estate, insurance and mortgage needs. Throughout that time, the company
has been committed to community service and to being part of the community in
a leadership role. In particular, Sibcy Cline has been a strong supporter of
the United Way, Fine Arts Fund, as well as other worthy endeavors.
"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 Insurance Group 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 where The Hanover does
business, it was an easy choice to partner with Sibcy Cline, which is known
for its community involvement and help the Akers family.
"We are very excited to be given the opportunity to partner with Sibcy
Cline and contribute to Extreme Makeover: Home Edition's incredible gift to
this family," said Jim Hyatt, personal lines president at The Hanover. "It is
our hope that our contribution of a homeowners insurance policy 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 http://www.hanover.com.
Sibcy Cline Inc., Realtors(R) and Associates (http://www.sibcycline.com)
Positioned as "The Leader in Real Estate Marketing," Sibcy Cline
Realtors(R) is the largest independent real estate broker in Greater
Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio; Northern Kentucky; and Southeastern Indiana. A
family-operated company, Sibcy Cline helped shape real estate history in their
region since the 1930s. Their focus on real estate marketing innovation has
paid off and they are now ranked among the top 50 independent real estate
companies in the nation.
Sibcy Cline is proud of its one-stop service that bolsters their
commitment to be the best in the real estate industry. Whether a client needs
insurance, home services, mortgage services, a guaranteed sale program,
relocation services or title insurance, Sibcy Cline responds to clients' needs
quickly. Client satisfaction and ease of service is of utmost importance.
One highly valued service to note is Sibcy Cline Insurance Services, a
source for life, home, automobile, and business insurance needs. This division
at Sibcy Cline has an impressive track record of providing excellent client
service with custom-fit plans. With an average of over 20 years in the
insurance profession, the professionals at Sibcy Cline Insurance Services are
pleased to analyze insurance needs and tailor protection with the best
coverage options.
About ABC-TV's 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, Inc.
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, Inc.