Keystone Insurers Group raises record funds for Autism

Business Wire, Inc.

NORTHUMBERLAND, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Keystone Insurers Group, one of the nation’s largest property and casualty insurance brokers, today announced it raised in excess of $37,000 to benefit families in Indiana affected by Autism. The fundraiser was established to raise money for the company’s corporate cause – Autism Awareness.

Keystone’s Indiana Vice President Neal Williams said the grand prize, donated by Lucas Oil founder Forrest Lucas, consisted of four tickets to an Indianapolis Colts game, overnight accommodations at the Marriott Downtown, dinner at a local Indianapolis restaurant and a private tour of the Lucas Mansion. All proceeds were donated to the Autism Society of Indiana.

“The response we received was overwhelming,” Williams said. “Many of our partner agencies and carriers volunteered their own time and money to help organize and support the event.

“We believe in what the Autism Society of Indiana does and the level of support they provide statewide. It was an absolute honor to be able to present the Autism Society of Indiana with that check,” he added.

About Autism Society of Indiana – Since 1998, the Autism Society of Indiana (ASI) has worked with parents, teachers, physicians, providers and government to raise awareness of Autism, promote accurate diagnosis and increase early intervention. ASI provides front-line support at all stages of therapy and offers trusted allies to guide decision makers through the maze of Autism resources. For more information, visit www.autismsocietyofindiana.org.

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 and Tennessee, and will enter Georgia this year. Each partner is an independent agency. With property/casualty premiums exceeding $1.6 billion, KIG is ranked fifth on Insurance Journal's 2011 list of Top 100 Privately-Held Property/Casualty Agencies. For more information, go to www.keystoneinsgrp.com.