Capital Insurance Group Recognizes Gerald R. Becker Insurance Agency with North Coast Agency of the Year Award

MONTEREY, Calif., Feb. 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Insurance Group® (CIG), has named Gerald R. Becker Insurance Agency as the "2013 North Coast Agency of the Year", an annual award given in recognition of exemplary business performance and customer service. The agency, based out of Ferndale, Calif., has been a partner with CIG since 1968.

Founded in 1950, the family-run insurance agency, now in its second generation, offers a full line of insurance services, including home, auto, farm and commercial. The company accredits much of its success to adhering to exceptional personalized service and a community-minded approach to business.

"Our agency is fortunate to have CIG as an insurance partner... they are an excellent fit to our area. The success we have enjoyed with them is a direct result of the excellent service and products they provide to both our agency and policyholders," said Don Becker, Co-Owner of Gerald R. Becker Insurance Agency. "It is also a special honor to receive this award this year to parallel the retirement of long-time North Coast Manager Tom Cox. Tom has been very instrumental in the success and growth of the North Coast for CIG."

Each year, CIG Regional Management submits high-performing agencies in the Northern California area to an executive committee for final selection to determine the Agency of the Year honorees.

"We are pleased to honor our longtime partners, Bill and Don Becker, on another successful and prosperous year," remarks Jeff Batozech, Regional Field Executive of CIG's Northern California Region. "Our strong working relationship with the agency has meant mutual success for our businesses and an extremely high quality of product for the client."

"Congratulations to the Gerald R. Becker Insurance Agency leadership and team," said Peter Cazzolla, President and CEO of Capital Insurance Group. "The agency previously earned the award in 2011 and clearly is continuing a tradition of excellence." 

About Capital Insurance Group
Capital Insurance Group® (CIG) is the leading regional property and casualty insurer serving the Western U.S. since 1898. CIG insures Personal Auto, Homeowners, Farmowners, Condo Owners, Vacation Property, Renters, Apartment Building Owners, and many kinds of Commercial and Agricultural Auto and Property. The 115 year-old company is rated "A" (Excellent) by A.M. Best, the independent financial monitor of the insurance industry. CIG manages personal, business, and agriculture risks underwritten by its affiliate companies: California Capital Insurance Company, Eagle West Insurance Company, Nevada Capital Insurance Company, and Monterey Insurance Company. Types of policies may vary from state to state.  For more information, please visit www.CIGinsurance.com

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