Posted: August 3, 2004

Triathlon: Philadelphia Insurance signs on as Awards Banquet sponsor for Ironman North America events

PHILADELPHIA, Pa.-Philadelphia Insurance Companies has partnered with Ironman North America as the Awards Banquet sponsor for the five full-distanced Ironman events in the United States.

Philadelphia Insurance Company will serve as the Awards Banquet sponsor at Ironman USA Coeur d’Alene, Ironman USA Lake Placid, Ironman Wisconsin, Ironman Florida and at the newest Ironman event-Ironman Arizona. Plus, they will serve as the Presenting Sponsor of the Florida Half Ironman at WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort, as well as sponsor of the California Half Ironman.

Philadelphia Insurance is adding value to the events in a number of ways, including providing canvas race bags to athletes, designing and placing signs at the Health Clubs of Ironman athletes in training, and providing the chance to win a free entry to the Ironman North America event of their choice for stopping by the Philadelphia Insurance booth and filling out a ballot at each event.

“We are very excited to welcome Philadelphia Insurance on board as our Awards Banquet sponsor,” said Ironman North America President Graham Fraser. “Philadelphia Insurance is not only a leader in their field of business, but they are quite familiar with triathlon on a personal level.”

Seven members of Philadelphia Insurance Companies management team competed in the Florida Half Ironman at WALT DISNEY WORLDâ Resort held in May.

The participants include: Jamie Maguire, CEO; Sean Sweeney, EVP; Chris Maguire, EVP; Tim Maguire, VP; Deb Sutton, VP; Cynthia Lasprogata, AVP; Jeff Collins, AVP.

CEO Jamie Maguire said: “The discipline, perseverance and skill needed to successfully compete in Ironman races equips individuals to succeed in their personal and professional lives. We are pleased to be associated with an organization that promotes such health and well-being.”

In operation since 1962, Philadelphia Insurance Companies, rated "A+" (Superior) by A.M. Best Company, designs, markets and underwrites personal & commercial property and casualty insurance products, incorporating value-added coverage and services for select industries. . Nationally recognized as a premier niche underwriter, the company has a consistent history of stable pricing and exceptional claims service.

The organization has field offices strategically located nationwide to provide local service. For more information, visit us online at www.phly.com.