On left: Lindsay Cotter, Regional Operations Coordinator for Merchants’ Midlantic Regional Office in Mt. Laurel, NJ. On right: Phil Johnson, Head Charge Nurse of the ER at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes (and nephew-in-law of Merchants’ Debbie Spallone, Multi-Line Adjuster II at our Midlantic Regional Office)
Merchants Insurance Group, partnering with Abbruzzi and Giunta’s Italian Market and Scirocco Group Insurance, provided lunch to local healthcare workers in appreciation of their significant sacrifices and contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The donations took place from Tuesday, April 6 through Friday, April 16 at Virtua Voorhees Hospital ER, Virtua Memorial ER, Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes ER, Virtua Camden ER, Virtua Marlton Hospital ER, and Burlington County COVID-19 Vaccine Mega-Site, where more than 350 front-line healthcare workers were served.
Funds were donated by Merchants Insurance Group, based on the idea of recently-retired president and current Merchants Insurance Group board chair, Robert M. Zak. Each year the company presents a “President’s Award” to an outstanding employee, but in light of world events, this year Mr. Zak decided to recognize frontline healthcare workers.
Merchants Insurance Group’s local sourcing for this endeavor is in line with its deep-rooted value of community. Merchants is a small business insurer that works hard to support the communities it serves. Abbruzzi and Giunta is not only a highly successful South Jersey business, but also a long-term Merchants’ policyholder. They are insured through Peter DiGiambattista who leads the Haddon Heights location of Scirocco Group. Scirocco Group in turn is an affiliate of Acrisure, LLC.
Merchants Insurance Group’s Midlantic Regional Office, located in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, is led by Regional Vice President Rich Chichester. The regional office also supports the local economy by employing more than 20 colleagues from the area.
About Merchants Insurance Group
Merchants Insurance Group offers commercial property and casualty insurance through a network of more than 1,000 independent insurance agents throughout the Northeast and North Central United States. It is composed of Merchants Mutual, Merchants Preferred and Merchants National Insurance Companies. With corporate headquarters and regional operations located in Buffalo, N.Y., Merchants also operates offices in Hauppauge, N.Y.; Mount Laurel, N.J.; and Bedford, N.H. Merchants’ website can be accessed at www.merchantsgroup.com.
About Scirocco Group
Named as one of the Top 100 Independent Property/ Casualty Agencies in the United States, Scirocco Group credits their success to their commitment to establishing, and nurturing, long-standing relationships with both clients and carriers. Headquartered in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, Scirocco Group has nine locations throughout New Jersey and South Florida. Advanced technology enables Principals and Producers across all locations to share knowledge in their specific areas of expertise — bringing clients unparalleled service in managing their specific risk. For more information, visit www.sciroccogroup.com.
About Abbruzzi and Giunta’s Italian Market and Catering
Abbruzzi and Giunta’s has been a mainstay in the Mount Laurel area since 1991. The two families’ commitment to quality Italian food in a home-like atmosphere has proven successful since its beginnings. In addition to their daily offerings, they have bakery, catering and corporate catering services. More information can be found at http://deli.abbruzzigiunta.com/
