Electric Insurance Company(R) Named a Finalist in 2011 American Business Awards(SM)

Award Recognizes Personal Lines Claims Department, Customer Service Team, and Agency Services for Exemplary Customer Service


BEVERLY, MA--(Marketwire - May 31, 2011) - Electric Insurance Company, a national, leading provider of personal and commercial lines insurance products, announced today it has been named a finalist in its Personal Lines service departments in three American Business Awards Categories. The Claims Department is a finalist for the Customer Service Department of the Year.

The company is also a finalist in two additional service categories: Customer Service Team of the Year for its commitment to serving policyholder needs and Support Team of the Year for its work with independent agents.

The American Business Awards are the nation's premier business awards program. All organizations operating in the U.S.A. are eligible to submit nominations -- public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small. More than 2,800 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for consideration in more than 40 categories.

This year's Stevie Award winners will be announced during the annual gala on Monday, June 20 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. More than six hundred executives from across the U.S.A. are expected to attend. The ceremonies will be broadcast on radio nationwide by the Business TalkRadio Network.

"We are honored that our Personal Lines service departments are finalists in the 2011 American Business Awards," said Marc Meiches, president and CEO of Electric Insurance Company. "We are listening to the voice of our customers. Recognition in three customer service categories is a testament to our commitment to serving our customers."

Finalists were chosen by business professionals nationwide during preliminary judging in April and May. Stevie Award winners will be selected from among the Finalists in each category next week by members of 10 specialized final judging committees. More than 150 executives will have participated in judging this year.

Details about The American Business Awards and the list of Finalists in all categories are available at www.stevieawards.com/aba.

About Electric Insurance Company
Electric Insurance Company (ElectricInsurance.com) is a national, leading provider of personal and commercial lines insurance products. Established in 1966 to specifically serve GE employees, Electric Insurance now extends its superior personal lines products and outstanding service to discerning consumers inside and outside of the GE community. Electric Insurance Company -- with credit ratings of "A" from A.M. Best -- offers its auto, homeowners, condo, tenants, and umbrella insurance through the web, select independent agents, or by calling 800.227.2757.

About the Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in four programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about The Stevie Awards at www.stevieawards.com.

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