Stacey A. Rebbert Named One of Maryland’s Top 100 Women for Second Time
Bel Air, Md. – The Daily Record has named Stacey A. Rebbert, Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer of Harford Mutual Insurance Group, to its 2024 listing of Maryland’s Top 100 Women. This is Rebbert’s second time receiving this recognition after being named an honoree in 2022. In its 29th year, Maryland’s Top 100 Women was founded to recognize outstanding achievements by women demonstrated through professional accomplishments, community leadership and mentoring. “I am deeply honored and humbled to once
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Announces Three Officer Promotions
Harford Mutual Insurance Group announced the promotions of three officers.Jeffery J. Bischoff has been promoted from Assistant Vice President of Information Technology to Vice President of Information Technology. With more than 25 years of Information Technology (IT) experience, Bischoff joined Harford Mutual in 2023. In his new role, he will continue to oversee the IT department and be responsible for developing and leading the company's information technology strategy. Before joining Harford Mutual,
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Promotes Matthew Stachowiak to Director of Claims
Bel Air, Md. - Harford Mutual Insurance Group has promoted Matthew Stachowiak, AIC, to Director of Claims, Complex & Litigation. Stachowiak joined Harford Mutual in 1997 as a Workers’ Compensation Claims Examiner. He’s also held the positions of General Liability Claims Examiner, Litigation Specialist, Litigation Supervisor, and most recently Litigation Manager, during his tenure at Harford Mutual. In 2020, Stachowiak spearheaded the establishment of the litigation and complex claims unit. “Matt has been
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Donates Over $425K to Charitable Organizations in 2023
Bel Air, Md. - Harford Mutual Insurance Group proudly announces it donated over $425,000 to more than 80 charitable organizations throughout 2023. Through its HMIG Gives Back Program, Harford Mutual allocated a total of $426,320 to 87 organizations, supporting initiatives aligned with health and human services, as well as community enrichment programs. This impactful philanthropy reflects Harford Mutual’s dedication to making a positive impact in the communities it serves. The largest contributions were
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Names New Senior Director and Promotes New Directors
Bel Air, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group has named a new Senior Director of Actuarial and announced the promotions of three new directors. These new roles follow the recent merger of Clearpath Specialty (formerly ClearPath Mutual), a monoline workers’ compensation insurance carrier based in Louisville, Kentucky, into Harford Mutual Insurance Group. Pauline Bao, FCAS, MAAA, CPCU, has been named Senior Director of Actuarial at Harford Mutual. In her new role, Bao will oversee pricing, reserving, and
Harford Mutual Insurance Group named 2023 Empowering Women Award Honoree
Bel Air, Md. - The Daily Record has named Harford Mutual Insurance Group a recipient of a 2023 Empowering Women Award. Empowering Women winners will be honored at The Daily Record’s Women’s Leadership Summit on Oct. 25 at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. The inaugural award recognizes companies and organizations that show a strong commitment to supporting and elevating women in Maryland. Empowering Women is designed to showcase tangible and innovative efforts by companies, law firms, nonprofits, and
Matt Summerell Promoted to Director of Business Development at Harford Mutual Insurance Group
Bel Air, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group today announced Matt Summerell has been promoted from Southern Regional Business Manager to Director of Business Development. In his new role, Summerell will be responsible for creating and executing Harford Mutual’s overall business development strategy. Harford Mutual currently writes business in ten states and Washington, D.C. Summerell’s promotion comes as Clearpath Specialty (formerly ClearPath Mutual), a monoline workers’ compensation insurance carrier
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Announces Merger Agreement with ClearPath Mutual
Bel Air, Md. - Harford Mutual Insurance Group ("Harford Mutual"), a Ward's 50® top performing commercial property and casualty insurance company headquartered in Maryland, today announced that it has received final approval from the Maryland Insurance Administration of the Merger Agreement with ClearPath Mutual Insurance Company ("ClearPath Mutual"), a monoline workers' compensation carrier headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, ClearPath Mutual merged into Harford
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Maintains A.M. Best “A” (Excellent) Rating for 2023
Bel Air, Md. – A.M. Best publicly announced the reaffirmation of Harford Mutual Insurance Group’s Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of “A” (Excellent) with a Stable outlook and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) “a” (Excellent) with a Stable outlook. The ratings reflect Harford Mutual’s balance sheet strength, which A.M. Best categorizes as “Strongest”, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile, and appropriate enterprise risk management. About Harford Mutual
Emily Hartzell & Brigette Reed Complete the Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute Professional Leadership Program for Women at Towson University
Towson, Md. – Towson University announced that Emily Hartzell, Claims Supervisor at Harford Mutual Insurance Group, and Brigette Reed, Accounting Manager at Harford Mutual Insurance Group, completed the Professional Leadership Program for Women, a signature program of the Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute. This professional development program is dedicated to expanding the positive impact of women leaders. The Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute honored the thirty-two women who completed this
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Announces Board Changes Following Annual Meeting
Bel Air, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group today announced changes to its Board of Directors. The changes were approved at the Annual Meeting of the Policyholders and are effective May 19, 2023. Donald Fry, Harford Mutual Board member since 2005, has been elected Chair of the Board of Directors. Fry is the former president & CEO of the Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC), a regional business advocacy group. He joined the GBC in 1999 and became president & CEO in 2002. Fry retired from the GBC in 2022. Fry
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Names Jeffery Bischoff Assistant Vice President of Information Technolog
Bel Air, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group announced today that Jeffery Bischoff has been named Assistant Vice President of Information Technology. In his new role, Bischoff will oversee the Information Technology (IT) department and will be responsible for developing and leading the company's information technology strategy to enable Harford Mutual's vision to be the regional insurance carrier of choice. Bischoff brings more than 25 years of IT experience to his position. Most recently, he held the
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Wins 2022 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards
Bel Air, Md. - Harford Mutual Insurance Group announced today that it has earned 2022 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence recognition for Leadership, Innovation, Compensation & Benefits, Work-Life Flexibility, and Purpose & Values. Issued by Energage, the research company with more than 16 years of experience surveying over 27 million employees at 70,000 organizations, Top Workplaces awards are based solely on employee feedback.Top Workplaces Culture Excellence awards celebrate organizations that excel in
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Releases 2022 Annual Statement
Bel Air, Md. - Harford Mutual Insurance Group has announced the release of its 2022 Annual Statement. The statement highlights the year’s accomplishments, strategic initiatives, and continuing commitment to our policyholders, agency partners, employees, and community partners. The Annual Statement details the company’s financial strength. New business, direct written premium, and revenue growth exceeded plan. Harford Mutual Insurance Group (HMIG) was named to Best’s Review of Top 200 U.S.