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Encova Insurance continues to put their mission into action by providing innovative solutions for their independent agents and policyholders. Available today to the first group of agents in Indiana, Encova launched a new suite of personal lines products that will be delivered through state-of-the-art ...

Encova Insurance has announced the redomestication of AlleghenyPoint Insurance and NorthStone Insurance to West Virginia from Pennsylvania. This action helps Encova Insurance simplify regulatory oversight by having BrickStreet Insurance, and all of its subsidiary underwriting companies, domiciled in ...

As an essential business, Encova is permitted to hold in-person meetings with proper social distancing. The BrickStreet Mutual annual meeting will be held on-site at our Charleston office, 400 Quarrier St., Charleston, WV 25301, on July 27 at 8:30 a.m. EDT. Attendees must social distance and wear face ...

Mike Lucas has been named senior vice president and chief underwriting officer for commercial lines at Encova Insurance, effective June 1, 2020. Lucas has experience with a large super-regional and a national carrier, and his background includes strong industry expertise, strategic planning, product ...

Encova Insurance has announced the appointment of Mike Keller to their board of directors, effective Aug. 18, 2020. Mike brings decades of executive leadership, technology and insurance expertise to their board based on his experience at Nationwide, Bank One and IBM. "Mike’s experience is unparalleled. ...

Encova’s mission statement was adopted over two years ago and reads as follows: “We expect excellence and integrity from each other and every individual contributes to our one company and the communities in which we live. Through diversity of thought and background comes innovative solutions.” As such, ...

Encova Insurance will move forward with its summer internship program in Columbus, Ohio, and Charleston, West Virginia. Twenty-two interns will join Encova; most start on May 11, 2020, with virtual training and onboarding. Currently, about 90% of Encova’s associates are working from home. At least to ...

Our 2019 annual report is now available. Read "Looking Back and Moving Forward" for highlights from the year and our statement of operations."As Encova Insurance, we are now a top 20 mutual insurance carrier with over $4 billion in assets," President and CEO TJ Obrokta Jr. said. "We remain committed ...

The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health reports approximately 2,000 workers suffer eye injuries that require medical attention every day. The result of a typical eye injury is two days off work on average, but many result in more than a week. Encova Insurance is happy to share information ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (April 13, 2020) – Encova Insurance has announced their plans to issue a 15% policy credit to more than 80,000 personal auto policyholders for the months of April and May. Data has continued to show that as fewer vehicles are on the road due to the suspension of nonessential travel, fewer ...

Encova partners with Enquiron® to deliver a unique risk management solution to commercial policyholders that is designed to increase policyholder engagement and position our agents as their trusted advisor. At no additional cost, the solution provides access to human resources/employment law advice, ...

April 13, 2020 Encova Insurance to issue policy credit for personal auto insurance. Read more. March 23, 2020 Both Ohio and West Virginia have issued stay-at-home orders, also known as a shelter-in-place order. Other states have already implemented this type of order or will likely follow suite soon. Under ...

Encova is committed to building safer workplaces, and we are proud to recognize policyholders who lead the way in workers’ compensation safety improvements. We recently honored 15 customers for their work in key safety areas during a three-year measured period. These recipients showed excellent improvement ...

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As winter wears on, the cold brings snow and ice that is often tricky to clear and remove. Follow these tips to help safely clear snow and ice. Snow blowers and other tools require special precautions prior to use. Before using equipment, review these safety recommendations. Be sure to read the manufacturers’ ...

We are excited to share that Encova Insurance received a score of 80% on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2020 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s premier benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality. The average CEI score ...

You are busiest during the holiday season, which makes you a cyber criminal’s perfect target. In fact, holiday identity fraud increased by 109% between 2014 and 2018. To ensure no one steals your holiday joy, we have partnered with CyberScout to offer breach response services for our commercial poli ...

In September, Encova Insurance CEO Dave Kaufman announced his plans to retire at the end of the year. President and COO TJ Obrokta Jr. will serve as president and CEO effective Jan. 1, 2020. Encova leadership reflected on Dave’s 33-year tenure in a video presented to him at a recent dinner with the board ...

Encova Insurance, formerly Motorists Insurance Group and BrickStreet Insurance, is being recognized as an IVANS Digital Insurer for their application of IVANS servicing and distribution solutions in their innovative commercial lines solution. IVANS awarded Encova with the Gold Award in Commercial Lines, ...

Encova Insurance CEO Dave Kaufman has announced his decision to retire, effective Dec. 31, 2019. The board of directors has elected TJ Obrokta Jr., president and chief operating officer, to be his successor and serve as president and CEO. “On behalf of our board of directors, I want to express my sincere ...

Motorists Insurance Group and BrickStreet Mutual Insurance Co. are now Encova Mutual Insurance Group following the announcement of the new brand name and identity this morning. Encova.com launches Monday, July 15.Motorists and BrickStreet affiliated in 2017. Bringing these two companies together allowed ...