MIDDLETON, Wis., Oct. 21, 2009 — Capitol Insurance Companies (Capitol), in Middleton, Wisconsin, is pleased to announce they have been selected as one of the 2009 Best Places to Work in Insurance. Business Insurance revealed the names of the 33 companies October 12, 2009.
Best Places to Work in Insurance is a joint effort of Business Insurance and the Harrisburg, PA-based Best Companies Group, and is open to all publicly or privately held insurers, agents and brokers with at least 25 employees working in the United States and serving the commercial lines market. This program recognizes an elite group of 33 employers that have created high-quality workplaces that encourage employees to thrive in their work environment.
“This recognition exemplifies our talented, dedicated and hard-working employees that consistently meet their daily challenges and deliver to our customers,” said Diane West, Vice President, Human Resources and Administration. “This recognition belongs to them.”
Capitol is also celebrating the company’s 50th anniversary this year. Capitol has been insuring business owners since 1959. “Capitol’s focus is being a preferred employer, providing excellent customer service and giving back to the community, and this recognition expresses this vision,” said Jim McIntyre, President and Chief Operating Officer.
About Capitol Insurance Companies
Capitol has been insuring business owners since 1959. Capitol is a national underwriter of specialty insurance products in niche areas of the commercial property and casualty and the fidelity and surety markets. Through its operating entities, Capitol Indemnity Corporation, Capitol Specialty Insurance Corporation and Platte River Insurance Company, Capitol offers high-quality customer service in programs tailored to the needs of its customers’ business and risk management strategies. Information on Capitol is available at http://www.capitol.net. Capitol has an A (”Excellent”) rating from A.M. Best. Capitol Indemnity Corporation, Capitol Specialty Insurance Corporation and Platte River Insurance Company are subsidiaries of Alleghany Insurance Holding LLC, whose parent company is Alleghany Corporation.
Contact:
Diane West, VP, Human Resources and Administration
608.829.6917
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