About Arbor Insurance Group
ARBOR HISTORY:
Arbor Insurance Group, Inc. was established on April 1, 2002 when Butz Hacker Company Inc. and AIM Insurance Agency combined their respective agencies.
Butz Hacker Company was formed in 1995 by the merger of The Butz Company Insurance, Inc. of Emmaus and the William H. Hacker Co. of Allentown.
The Butz Company was founded in 1908 in Emmaus by Robert Butz and Robert Stoneback. In 1965 Oscar Iobst, who had been with the firm since 1925, purchased the business. In 1978 Gordon Schantz acquired the business and was joined by Jack Bury in 1980. Under their guidance the business grew rapidly, expanding into all forms of insurance. In 1992 The Butz Company, Inc. merged with Blew Insurance Agency, Inc., to form The Butz Company Insurance, Inc. Eric Blew was added as an agency principal.
The William H. Hacker Co. was founded in 1958 by William H. Hacker, and was located at 2015 W Hamilton Street in Allentown. William C. Hacker joined the firm in 1981. Through active selling and acquisitions of other agencies, the company grew and prospered.
AIM Insurance Agency was founded in 1981 by 5 individuals who were former employees of the Lehigh Valley Motor Club agency, known as Lehigh Insurance Agency. Don Cerrato, Bob Bolton and Ron Fricker were some of the original principals. Several insurance companies represented by Lehigh Insurance Agency, as well as others, appointed the new agency. The agency opened in the Odd Fellows building on 9th Street in Allentown and moved to Pike Avenue in January of 1986. The agency grew rapidly and expanded into a multi-location operation.
MISSION STATEMENT:
Arbor Insurance Group is dedicated to the financial well-being of individuals, families and businesses by protecting their assets using meaningful risk transfer methods such as property, liability, life and health insurance, and providing prompt and personalized customer service, leading to a stronger, thriving community for the benefit of all.
How are we different?
- We don't simply sell insurance
- We analyze risk - This is in your best interest
- Our primary goal is to protect your assets
- We give recommendations
- If your coverage is what you need, we'll tell you to stay where you are
- We have products and services available – but you don't have to use us
- We point out gaps or weaknesses in your present insurance
- You may use us or someone else to fill them
Why Do We Do This?
- We know that you don't necessarily need us.
- We know that if we make you comfortable with our knowledge and service, you will most likely become our client for life as many others have.
- Most people will allow us to handle their insurance if we are able to point out that their current agent allowed gaps or weaknesses in their insurance program.
- Most of our new business is from referrals from satisfied clients.
- Because you deserve to have your insurance fulfill your needs (e.g.) A State Farm agent will try to make his policy fit you because it is all he has.