VINELAND, N.J., March 6, 2001 -- Allied Insurance Services (AIS), a leading provider of personal and business insurance and financial services in Southern New Jersey, named Laurie Walters Account Executive for commercial customers. Walters is responsible for servicing existing AIS business clients throughout the region and acquiring new commercial accounts.

“Laurie understands that our customers at AIS always receive quality personalized service to ensure the growth of their businesses,” said Michael Rossi, President of AIS. “With her strong work ethic, knowledge of the local community and commitment to the insurance industry she possesses all the qualities of a successful and caring insurance agent.”

Walters is a lifelong resident of Vineland and well-known and respected individual in the local business community. She joins AIS after serving nearly 10 years as the Regional Executive Director of the American Cancer Society in Cumberland and Salem counties. Walters was also the Income Development/Team Leader for the entire Southern New Jersey Region of the American Cancer Society. She is currently a member of several business associations including the Vineland Rotary, Vineland Lions Club and the South Jersey Business Association.

“Coming from the not-for-profit sector it was important that I work for a company that cares about its customers the way we do at AIS,” said Walters. “It is refreshing to see that level of commitment from an organization in the corporate world.”

Allied Insurance Services (AIS), is one of the largest insurance and financial planning agencies in the Southern New Jersey Region, serving customers in Cumberland, Gloucester, Atlantic, Salem and Cape May counties. A fixture in the business community for over 90 years, AIS has established a reputation for integrity, soundness of counsel and excellence in customer service. For more information about AIS, please call 856-691-0112, or visit us on the World Wide Web at www.alliedinsur.com.