Capital Insurance Group Honors B.H. Gold Insurance Agency as San Diego Agency of the Year

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MONTEREY, Calif., March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The B.H. Gold Insurance Agency, based in San Diego, CA, was named Capital Insurance Group® (CIG) San Diego Agency of the Year for 2012. The annual award created by CIG, the leading regional property and casualty insurer serving the Western U.S., recognizes top performing agencies in nine regions based upon business performance, customer service, and agency relationships.

Since acquiring B.H. Gold Insurance Agency in 1986, Bill Habeger and a team of professionals dedicated to the insurance industry have grown B.H. Gold to more than 13,000 clients in 38 states. Originally considered a non-standard auto insurance agency, the company has developed into a successful insurer of many high net worth businesses, families and individuals. The agency provides unique solutions to its clients across home, auto, commercial, earthquake and specialty lines while attributing success over the past 26 years to a steadfast focus on exceptional customer service and continual growth.

"It is an honor to be recognized with this award from Capital Insurance Group," said Bill Habeger, President and CEO of B.H. Gold Insurance Agency. "We consider CIG and its valued collective experience a true partner whether it is celebrating a fantastic year in personal lines or working through serious challenges on program business; CIG is by our side."

Capital Insurance Group bestows an Agency of the Year award to one firm in each of their nine regions. Each year, CIG Regional Managers, Business Relationship Managers, and Account Executives select three top performing agencies for their regions for consideration. A committee of CIG executives evaluates and selects an honoree from these top candidates.

"We wish to congratulate B.H. Gold for winning its second San Diego Agency of the Year Award," said Peter Cazzolla, President and CEO of Capital Insurance Group. "Bill and Matt Habeger are respected in the California region, and we look forward to continued success."

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 has been selected for the Ward's 50 as one of the safest and most efficient property/casualty insurers in the U.S. 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