About Us
Since 1938, the Lebanon and Myerstown offices have maintained a strong commitment to serving our neighbors. Guided by three generations of experienced insurance professionals, we inspire a level of trust that has produced long-term relationships and friendships. We go beyond insurance to help our clients gain the peace of mind and confidence that comes with knowing that their concerns have been covered by leaders in the insurance community.
Whether it’s a personal policy for your home or commercial coverage for your business, we can create an insurance solution tailored to your needs, along with attentive personal service from our Lebanon County team.
About Us
Client Services
- Visit our Carrier Partner page for claims and billing contact information.
Meet Our Team
J. Gregory Zinn, CIC
Managing Partner
Greg oversees the internal management and leadership team of the agency, as well as serving as a Senior Account Executive. Greg joined the agency in 1985 after earning a bachelor’s degree in Insurance from Penn State University, becoming the third generation of insurance professionals in Pennsylvania. He holds the Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) professional designation and is a member of C12 Group.
Greg serves on the boards of Evangelical Theological Seminary, and Community Homes of Lebanon Valley.
Greg and his wife Amy reside in Lebanon with their two daughters, Maddie and Jolie. Beyond the demands of family, business and community, Greg enjoys tennis and fitness, travel, and sharing good food with good friends.
Strengths:
- Strategic thinking
- Hope-filled
- Respecter of all
Jonathan M. Zinn, LUTCF
Partner
Joining the agency in 1987, Jon is a Business Development Leader and a Senior Account Executive. He graduated from Pennsylvania College of Technology and holds the Life Underwriters Training Certification, LUTCF.
Jon and his wife Donna reside in Lebanon. They are members of Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church, where he serves as the Chairman of the Finance Committee. Jon is also a Board member on the Myerstown Vitality Partnership Board, and a member of the Myerstown Elco Rotary Club.
He enjoys spending time boating, hunting, and fly fishing.
Strengths:
- Great sense of humor. Makes people smile.
- Street wise
- Service minded
Eric McBride
Business Development Associate Property & Casualty
With over ten years of experience in the insurance industry, Eric is a licensed insurance executive with a focus on commercial insurance in the contractor space segment for medium to large size organizations. He has also serviced organizations for their health insurance and bonding requirements, as situations arise.
Eric has served on a variety of leadership committees in the past, with the most recent one through the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) association, on their New Membership Committee. He is a graduate of the University of Dayton, and currently holds a Construction Risk Insurance (CRIS) as well as a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (LSSYB) designation.
Eric and his wife, Lauren, reside in Lehigh County with their two young boys, EJ (Eric Jacob) and Nicholas. Eric is a member and involved with the Knights of Columbus. he enjoys yearly family vacations outside Hilton Head Island, and around Bethany Beach. When he has free time, Eric enjoys TRYING to play golf and playing basketball, and watching his University of Dayton Flyers and Washington Football Team play.
Strengths:
- Driven
- Detailed oriented
- Empathetic
Chuck Snyder
Senior Account Executive
Joining the agency in 2014, Chuck is a licensed insurance executive with a focus on commercial insurance and emergency service organizations. In 2015 he was awarded the Diversification Award by the Alliance of Central Pennsylvania for his outstanding achievements in selling a variety agribusiness, energy, trucking, healthcare and technology policies. Chuck is a graduate of Penn State University with a degree in Insurance. He has served in the insurance industry since 1995 with a background in claims management, risk management, and new business development.
Chuck and his wife Hillary reside in Berks County with their daughter, Kylie, and beloved companion, Hahn. Chuck is very active in his local Fire Department, currently serving as Captain and Trustee. They are avid Reading Royals ice hockey fans, and enjoy annual family vacations to Cape May, New Jersey.
Strengths:
- Service minded
- Street wise
- Community focused
Resources
Our Business Insurance Carriers
For billing and claims information, visit our Carrier Partner page.
Personal Insurance
Home & Renters: Protect your home, investments and valuables. We offer coverage for your home, personal property, jewelry, fine art and more. We also provide specialized options for renters, condo owners, landlords, and farm properties.
Auto: Our tailored auto insurance helps protect you and your passengers in a way that fits your needs and budget. Coverage options for boats, motorcycles, classic cars, RVs, ATVs and snowmobiles are available.
Life: Secure you and your loved one's future with life insurance. We provide term and whole life policies to fit your needs and budget, as well as, long-term care policies and annuities. We'll help you choose the best plan your life stage and goals.
Disability: Protect your income with disability insurance. If illness or injury prevents you from working, we offer policies that replace 45-65% of your income, providing financial security during recovery.
Recreational Vehicle: Insurance is required by law in Pennsylvania, so whether you own a boat, motorcycle, ATV, or snowmobile, we offer coverage so you can enjoy your outdoor hobbies.
Business Insurance
Cyber Risk: Cyber-attacks can cost businesses millions, with data breaches costing millions. Cyber insurance covers data breaches, cyber attacks on vendors, and more. Small businesses are most at risk—43% of cyber-attacks target them. We can help you develop a policy to protect your company.
Risk Management: We offer tools to manage risk and enhance workplace safety. Our services include personalized risk assessments, loss control, safety education and claims management. Our Risk Management Center provides clients with tools like OSHA resources, safety programs, claims reporting and more.
Workers' Compensation: This insurance covers your employees from on-the-job injuries. We also offer specialized coverage for the marine and recreation industries, including seasonal payment plans to save costs during off-peak periods.
Business Insurance: We provide cost-effective business insurance for property, liability, workers' compensation and more. Tailored to meet your company’s needs, we offer bonding, umbrella coverage and business interruption protection.
Employee Benefits: Provide your employees with group health, life, dental and disability insurance. We also offer financial tools like 401(k) plans, health savings accounts and voluntary benefits to attract and retain your workforce.
Property & Liability: Property insurance covers physical assets from loss, including fire and water damage. Liability insurance protects against legal claims and helps with legal defense costs. Together, they ensure your business stays strong in challenging situations.
Surety Bonds: We provide various surety bonds, including bid, performance, court and license bonds. Whether you’re an individual or a business, we offer bonds suited to your specific requirements.
Marine & Recreational: Our agents are well versed in the marine and recreational industries and can help craft specialize in policies for businesses including boat dealers, campgrounds and RV dealerships.
Farming & Agriculture: For over three generations, our team was provided comprehensive insurance for farms and agribusinesses, including crop insurance, machinery dealers and livestock operations.
Construction: Every construction business faces unique risks, and we specialize in designing insurance coverage that meets those specific needs. Whether you’re a general contractor working on industrial buildings, warehouses, or road construction, or a specialty contractor in areas like plumbing, electrical, or HVAC, we have you covered. Our construction-specific insurance offerings include commercial property insurance, equipment coverage for graders, cranes, and bulldozers, and surety and fidelity bonds to protect your business and projects.
Fire & EMS: We work closely with fire protection and EMS organizations, offering tailored insurance coverage to meet their needs. We've partnered with top insurance providers to design flexible coverage for volunteer and paid departments and robust online training and risk management courses, helping our local heroes stay protected.
EXPERT EDUCATION
Events and Webinars
Employee Benefits
HIPAA Privacy and Security Overview
Join our compliance experts for an overview of HIPAA’s Privacy and Security Rules. During this webinar, we'll review the different types of entities subject to HIPAA, take an in-depth look at protected health information (PHI), individual rights under HIPAA and what to do when there is a breach of PHI.
April 11, 2025 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual
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Employee Benefits
Balancing Cost and Care: Could a Captive solution be the right fit for you?
In this session, our experts will discuss how Captive solutions work and what you need to consider for your own group’s needs.
April 17, 2025 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual
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Employee Benefits
Q2 2025 Quarterly Compliance Webinar
Alera Group's quarterly employee benefits compliance roundup will help you stay current on the latest national regulatory developments impacting employers.
May 6, 2025 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual
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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Insights
Property and Casualty
5 Steps to a Lower Workers’ Compensation Mod
Understanding how your Workers' Compensation Insurance premium is calculated can help you manage costs more effectively. One of the primary factors in determining your premium is your experience modification factor — the number that reflects your company’s claims history and directly determines what you pay.
March 13, 2025
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Getting the Most From Your Voluntary Benefit Offerings
Join Alera Group on Thursday, March 20, as we present the next in our Engage series of webinars, "Maximizing Impact: The Value of Voluntary Benefits for Today’s Workforce."
March 6, 2025
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Building Connections To Support Employee Mental Health
Mental Health Awareness Month begins in May, but to emphasize mental wellbeing as a year-round priority, Alera Group is getting an early start on distributing our new Mental Health Awareness Toolkit. Designed and refined by our Wellbeing team, the Toolkit is an employer resource to help you and your employees adopt healthy activities, build social connections and erode stigmas that have long hampered discussion of mental health.
March 4, 2025
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Weighty Matter: Obesity, GLP-1s and the Rising Cost of Healthcare
Obesity and health problems associated with it — including heart disease and stroke, high blood pressure, several types of cancer, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea and more — are primary factors that must be considered as employers seek to contain healthcare costs for their employers, as well as for themselves.
February 26, 2025
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