Keystone Insurers Group adds new Illinois partner: Van Gundy Insurance

NORTHUMBERLAND, Pa.--()--Keystone Insurers Group, one of the nation’s largest property and casualty insurance brokers, welcomed Normal, Ill.-based agency Van Gundy Insurance as their newest franchise partner in the state. The announcement was made today by Van Gundy Insurance President David McGrew and Keystone Vice President of Sales and Marketing Elizabeth Schenk.

“We are pleased that Keystone Insurers Group invited us to join their exclusive network of independent insurance agents,” noted McGrew. “As a Keystone partner, we will be able to provide our clients with enhanced insurance programs for their families and businesses. It will also allow us to continue our mission of providing our clients with prompt, professional and personal service.”

“Van Gundy has an impeccable reputation in the insurance industry and was a natural fit for Keystone,” said Schenk. “As one of the larger independent insurance agencies in central Illinois, they bring a tremendous amount of expertise to the partnership. We’re looking forward to furthering our relationship with the Van Gundy team.”

About Van Gundy Insurance – Van Gundy Agency was founded in 1946 by Lander Van Gundy. With his roots in the harness racing industry, Van Gundy established a nationwide insurance network for insuring harness horses, stables and race tracks. Today the agency is under the management of six partners: David McGrew, Mark Brent, John Lenahan, Mike McNeely, Rod Brent and Mike McGrew. For more information visit www.vangundy.com.

About Keystone Insurers Group (KIG) – Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Northumberland, Pa., KIG is owned by its franchise partners and employees in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Virginia, Indiana and Ohio. In addition, KIG conducts business in Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia and Illinois. Each partner is an independent agency. With property/casualty premiums exceeding $2 billion, KIG is ranked third on Insurance Journal's 2013 list of Top 20 Privately-Held Property/Casualty Agency Networks. For franchising opportunities in Illinois, contact Elizabeth Schenk at eschenk@keystoneinsgrp.com. For more information, go to www.keystoneinsgrp.com.

Contacts

Keystone Insurers Group
Lea Ann Hawk, 570-473-4302
lhawk@keystoneinsgrp.com

Release Summary

Keystone Insurers Group's growing number of franchise partners -- independent agencies in nine states -- now includes Van Gundy Insurance of Illinois.

Contacts

Keystone Insurers Group
Lea Ann Hawk, 570-473-4302
lhawk@keystoneinsgrp.com