About Us

    Bell Insurance, Inc., an Alera Group Company, is a full-service independent insurance agency, offering a wide array of personal and commercial insurance products. Established in 1987, we serve the insurance needs of more than 9,000 individuals & families and 2,500 businesses.

    In 2021, Bell joined Alera Group, an independent, national insurance and financial services firm created through the merger of like-minded, high-performing, entrepreneurial companies across the United States. Alera Group provides us access to resources, technical expertise, and best practices of a larger national firm while maintaining local personal care and thoughtful customer service. We position ourselves as leaders in the insurance world to ensure a high level of confidence in our expertise.

    By choosing Bell, you aren’t just a number. You are a valued customer, and we are always here to offer guidance, answer your questions and identify ways to save you money. Our expert team assists customers through the entire insurance process, making it a hassle-free experience for you.

    Office Hours:
    Monday - Friday:  8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET

    Office Locations:
    Chambersburg, Greencastle, Hanover and Mechanicsburg, PA

    Meet Our Team

    Yvanna Ruano

    Personal Lines Account Manager
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    As a Personal Lines Account Manager, Yvanna helps individuals protect what matters most with tailored home, auto, and personal insurance solutions. She builds relationships, provides guidance, and strives to make the insurance process simple and stress-free.

    She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business – Management and Marketing from Penn State University and began working for Alera Group in 2024.

    In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, traveling to new places, and serving at her church.

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    How to File a Claim During Office Hours
    Bell Insurance's normal office hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you have sustained a loss and need to report a claim during those hours, please call us at (717) 264-7518.

    How to File a Claim After Office Hours
    In the event of an after-hours claim or emergency, please contact your carrier directly.

    Solutions

    Personal Insurance

    • Auto Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Disability Insurance
    • Homeowners Insurance
    • Long-Term Care Insurance
    • Medicare

    Business Insurance

    • Building and Business Property Insurance
    • Employment Practices Liability Insurance
    • General & Professional Liability
    • Commercial Auto Fleet & Surety
    • Business Overhead Expense Insurance
    • Worker's Compensation
    • Cyber Liability Insurance
    • Agribusiness

    Employee Benefits

    • Health Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Voluntary Benefits

     

    NDA (Pennsylvania Dental Association) Members: 

    Enjoy the convenience of one-stop shopping and the peace of mind that comes from having a single source for all your insurance needs. PDAIS, an endorsed vendor of the Pennsylvania Dental Association, provides a variety of business and personal insurance programs to Pennsylvania dentists, their families and staff. We offer an unparalleled understanding of your profession and coverage designed with your practice in mind.

    As an Alera Group agency, PDAIS has access to the resources, technical expertise and best practices of a large national firm, while maintaining our personalized, local relationships. The innovative culture of Alera Group allows us to collaborate with national partners to expertly meet your unique needs.

    Contact us for a free, no-obligation quote and start saving today!

    We are pleased to offer the following products to PDA members: Professional Liability, Building and Business Property, Workers' Compensation, Cyber Suite Liability, Employment Practices Liability and Group Disability.

    New Dentist Program
    $50. That’s all new graduates pay for their first year of professional liability insurance. Learn more.

    Contact Megan Geider or Gabrielle Wilday today for personalized customer service and a free, no-obligation quote.

    NJDA (New Jersey Dental Association) Members:

    We provide a variety of business and personal insurance programs to NJDA member dentists. We offer you an average 15 percent savings on quality products from stable, highly-rated companies. All carriers, programs and products have been thoroughly analyzed by Bell and approved by NJDA.

    Why choose us? We offer you quality insurance products at discounted prices and the NJDA receives non-dues income. We are pleased to offer the following products to NJDA members: Professional & Business Liability Insurance, Building & Business Property Insurance, Cyber Suite Liability and Workers' Compensation Coverage

    New Dentist Program
    $50. That’s all new graduates pay for their first year of professional liability insurance.

    Contact Megan Geider or Gabrielle Wilday today for personalized customer service and a free, no-obligation quote.

     

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    November 12, 2025 at 12:00 pm CT | Virtual

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    Quote from Louis J.

    You actually listened to my requests and looked for the my best options based upon those requests. Rep was courteous, knowledgeable and professional.

    Louis J.
    I have been a customer for years and I have never had an issue. Keep up the good work.

    Great customer service! When you have a claim, Bell staff always is very helpful and they don’t tell you to call an 800 number! It is taken care of immediately!

    Quote from Sarah N.

    You were highly recommended by our lender and other local friends. Your customer service was great from the very beginning. Friendly and very easy to work with. Worked well with our lender and made the whole process go smoothly and was presented to us in a way we easily understood what was needed from us.

    Sarah N.

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    This alert is of interest to all employers that sponsor health FSAs and qualified transit plans, among others.

    October 10, 2025

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    2025 Leave Report: Insights to Guide 2026 Leave Planning

    Explore Alera Group’s 2025 Leave Report. Benchmark PTO, parental leave, and holiday policies to strengthen employee retention and recruitment as you plan for 2026 and beyond.

    October 1, 2025

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    Property and Casualty

    Alera Group’s 2025 Property and Casualty Market Update

    Alera Group’s 2025 Property and Casualty Market Update, designed as a bridge between Alera Group’s annual Market Outlooks — provides insight into pricing, coverage availability, market capacity and underwriting trends for the balance of 2025.

    August 1, 2025

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    Employee Benefits

    Legal Alert: IRS Issues Affordability Percentage Adjustment for 2026

    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released Rev. Proc. 2025-25, which contains the inflation adjusted amounts for 2026 used to determine whether employer-sponsored coverage is “affordable” for purposes of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) employer shared responsibility provisions and premium tax credit program.

    July 23, 2025

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