LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Aug. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Meadors, Adams & Lee
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
McCully family of Bigelow, Arkansas which recently received the thrilling news
that it will be granted a home makeover by "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition."
The Little Rock episode will air this fall, Sundays 8/7c on ABC.
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"As Meadors, Adams & Lee approaches its 100-year anniversary, we are proud
to be able to help the McCully family assess and address their insurance
needs," said Andrew Meadors, partner, Meadors, Adams & Lee. "Helping the local
community has always been a priority for our agency. Helping the McCully
family protect their new assets through the right homeowners insurance, is in
line with that tradition."
With a tradition of excellence dating back to 1909, Meadors, Adams & Lee
is actively involved in making the local community of Little Rock a better
place through many initiatives, including the agency's involvement with the
Boys & Girls Club, Downtown Partnership, Riverfest and the Susan G. Komen
Breast Cancer Foundation's Race for the Cure.
"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 Begelow, it was an easy choice to
partner with Meadors, Adams & Lee, which is known for its strong community
involvement, as well.
"We are very excited to be given the opportunity to partner with Meadors,
Adams & Lee and contribute to Extreme Makeover: Home Edition's incredible gift
to this family," said Herb Schwartz, regional vice president at The Hanover.
"It is our hope that our offer of assistance 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 Meadors, Adams & Lee
Locally owned and operated since 1909, Meadors, Adams & Lee insures better
tomorrows by protecting property and peace of mind. The agency's goal is to be
large enough to give customers the options they need, yet small enough to give
them the attention that they deserve. The agency knows that local individuals
and businesses need insurance protection that they can depend on, from a
representative that they can trust. That outstanding professional service is
why Meadors, Adams & Lee is the clear choice for commercial and personal
insurance. For more information, please visit www.meadorsadams.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, 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.