
Charlotte, N.C. - June 21, 2012 – Michael J. Plavnicky, President of Charlotte-based Montgomery Insurance, has been recognized with the Chairman’s Citation by the Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina (IIANC).
The award, presented by IIANC Board of Directors Chairman Tim Templeton, honors Plavnicky for his outstanding and continuing support of the state’s independent insurance agents. Since his appointment as President of Montgomery Insurance in October 2005, Plavnicky has been an active participant with the IIANC Board of Directors and the organization’s leadership.
“Mike Plavnicky is a believer in the IIANC. He always looks for creative ways to support insurance agency development, education, and professionalism,” said Templeton, who is also President of Senn Dunn Insurance in Greensboro.
Plavnicky is also an active member on the Board of Advisors for the Brantley Risk Insurance Center at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina.
About Montgomery Insurance
With underwriting companies dating back to 1848, Montgomery Insurance (www.montgomery-ins.com) offers a comprehensive set of commercial property and casualty products and coverages distributed only through appointed independent agents. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Montgomery Insurance operates in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Montgomery Insurance is part of Liberty Mutual Agency Corporation, a business unit of Liberty Mutual Insurance, consisting of property and casualty and specialty insurance carriers that distribute their products and services primarily through independent agents and brokers. Liberty Mutual Insurance ranks 84th on the Fortune 100 list of the largest U.S. corporations based on 2011 revenue. The company has financial strength ratings of A (Excellent) from the A.M. Best Company, A2 (Good) from Moody’s Investors Service, and A- (Strong) from Standard & Poor’s.
Contact:
Christopher Goetcheus, 774-279-5923
christopher.goetcheus@ montgomery-ins.com