NEWS RELEASE

Pawtucket, RI (July 1, 2013) – Melanie Loiselle-Mongeon and Brenda Loiselle-DuClos of Loiselle Insurance Agency in Pawtucket have been honored with Safeco’s Award of Excellence for the second year in a row. Safeco’s award of excellence rewards trusted partners whose relationship with Safeco Insurance has grown stronger with time, and their achievement is being continued in 2013.

“It’s an honor to be recognized by Safeco Insurance as one of its top agency partners. Our agency always works hard to deliver exemplary service and insurance coverage to our clients,” said Melanie Loiselle-Mongeon.

The award is only given to 2 percent of Safeco’s agency force, representing those agents who have also qualified for membership in Safeco’s H.K. Dent Society, the company’s elite agency recognition program. The Award of Excellence celebrates those with superior underwriting skills who have developed a solid underwriting partnership with Safeco.

“The Award of Excellence designation is the most prestigious underwriting recognition for independent insurance agents who sell Safeco can achieve,” said Debbie Akers, vice president for Safeco’s underwriting field operations. “Safeco is proud to honor these best-in-class agents for their outstanding underwriting. This expertise – and the long-term partnership they have with Safeco Insurance – benefits their customers.”

About Loiselle Insurance Agency

The Loiselle Insurance Agency was founded in 1943, and is owned and operated by Bob Loiselle and his two daughters, Melanie Loiselle-Mongeon and Brenda Loiselle-DuClos. The agency represents over twenty insurance companies and proudly serves clients throughout Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts. The agency is located at 279 Dexter Street in Pawtucket.  For more information about Loiselle Insurance, go to www.loiselleinsurance.com.

About Safeco Insurance

In business since 1923 and based in Seattle, Wash., Safeco sells insurance to drivers and homeowners through a network of independent agents throughout the United States.

Safeco is a Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. Liberty Mutual 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.

For more information about Safeco Insurance, go to www.Safeco.com