MADISON, Wis., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Klein Insurance Group of
Madison, Inc. 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 Anders-Beatty family of Richland Center, which recently
received the thrilling news that it will be granted a home makeover by
"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." The Richland Center episode will air this
fall, Sundays 8/7c on ABC.
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"At Klein Insurance 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 Anders-Beatty family assess and address their insurance needs," said Rick
Hagen, Vice President of Operations at Klein Insurance Group. "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 Anders-Beatty family
protect their new assets through the right homeowners insurance."
Klein Insurance Group prides itself on being an active member of the
community, constantly helping to make the Madison area an even better place to
live and work. With that in mind, the company and its employees are involved
with several different community projects including the United Way of Dane
County, local food pantries, Madison's Adopt-A-Highway, various charities and
local scholarships.
The Anders-Beatty Family includes Rochelle Anders and her four children,
Tess, Reid, Drew, and Tyler, who range from ages 12 to 20. When their father
suddenly died from a heart attack, Rochelle tried to repair their dilapidated
home. Despite her attempts, the roof is peeling apart, the wood siding and
ceilings are crumbling, and squirrels, birds, and mice are nesting in the
walls.
"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 Richland Center, it was an easy choice
to partner with Klein Insurance Group, which is known for its strong community
involvement.
"We are very excited to partner with Klein Insurance Group in Madison 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 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 Klein Insurance Group
Klein Insurance Group has been in existence for over 100 years. The
Agency specializes in Home and Personal Auto, Commercial Property & Casualty,
and Group Benefits. As one of the largest independent agencies in the region,
Klein prides itself in having a staff of dedicated insurance professionals.
Klein Insurance Group, based in Madison, Wisc., can be reached by calling
608-831-9700 or at www.kleinins.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
Personal Insurance Representative
Carol Tachonctachon@kleinins.com
(608) 828-0228
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.; or Carol Tachon, Personal Insurance Representative of Klein Insurance Group, +1-608-828-0228, ctachon@kleinins.com