Headquarters: 72 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18773
http://www.pennmillers.com

2009 Annual Net Income: $2.6 million

Key Officers: Douglas A. Gaudet, President and Chief Executive Officer; Michael O. Banks, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer; Keith A. Fry, Senior Vice President of Commercial Business

Penn Millers was founded in 1887 when mill owners were having difficulty purchasing affordable insurance. Back then, insurance companies were refusing to write insurance on grist mills because of the risk and explosive nature of grain dust.

Today, Penn Millers offers insurance to agribusiness, wholesalers, hotels, commercial laundries and manufacturers. Experts have said that the company continues to grow primarily because the insurance is required—not optional.

The company is also active in community service, including the local American Red Cross chapter, the YMCA, Osterhout Free Library, F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wyoming Valley Children’s Association, Children’s Service Center, and the American Heart Association.

Penn Millers has also implemented an Excellence at Work program to recognize employees’ performance, improvements, customer service, expense reduction initiatives, and core values demonstration.

Sources: pennmillers.com, thetimes-tribune.com

Compiled by Life Quotes, Inc. staff