Ritchie Insurance Joins Keystone Insurers Group as 26th Partner in Indiana

NORTHUMBERLAND, PA - August 23, 2010 – Keystone Insurers Group, fifth largest privately held property/casualty enterprise in the nation, today announced the addition of Ritchie Insurance of Muncie, Ind., to their growing list of partner agencies. Ritchie Insurance brings the franchise total in Indiana to 26 and joins KIG’s national footprint of more than 210 independent agencies in six states.

Casey Ritchie, vice president of Ritchie Insurance, said, “We are very proud to be part of a group of the best agencies not only in Indiana, but the whole country. We are looking forward to working with Keystone in growing our agency and expanding our horizons.”

“Bringing in a new partner like Ritchie is very exciting,” said Neal Williams, Keystone’s Indiana vice president. “The agency is well respected by both our core carriers and current partner agencies. They are a great addition to our strong group of Indiana partners.”

About Ritchie Insurance Inc.

Serving the Muncie area since 1937, Ritchie Insurance Inc. offers a complete line of property and casualty insurance for homes, automobiles, businesses and farms, as well as life and health insurance coverage. The agency is owned by Casey Ritchie and William Ritchie, and is located at 3804 North Wheeling Avenue. For more information, visit www.ritchieinsurance.com

About Keystone Insurers Group Inc.

Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Northumberland, Pa., Keystone is owned by its employees and franchise partners in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Virginia, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and will enter Tennessee in early 2011. Each partner is an independent agency. With property/casualty premiums exceeding $1.4 billion, KIG is ranked fifth on Insurance Journal's 2010 list of Top 100 Privately-Held Property/Casualty Agencies. For more information, go to: www.keystoneinsgrp.com

CONTACT:

Neal Williams
(570) 473-2850
[email protected]