Lebanon, PA

Formerly Zinn Insurance

    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

    Meet Our Team

    Corinne M. Bentz, CISR

    Director of Commercial Accounts
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    Corinne coordinates the service needs of our larger client accounts as Senior Account Manager and is a member of the Leadership Team at ZINN. Having joined Zinn Insurance in 2008, Corinne is a licensed agent and has earned the Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) designation. Corinne has a servant’s heart and maintains a high standard of professionalism while promptly and efficiently serving her clients.

    Corinne resides in Berks County with her husband, Justin, and their two sons, Alex and Owen. They are very active in their community and can always be found on the sidelines of courts and fields cheering on their boys! They enjoy spending quality family time together and have a passion for the outdoors, travel and adventure.

    Strengths:

    • Service-minded
    • Diligent
    • Effective Communicator

    Megan Reedy

    Commercial Account Manager
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    Megan is a valued addition to our Commercial Service Team, having joined the team in 2022. She is a Licensed Agent and always provides her clients with a high level of care and diligent service.

    Megan comes to us with over three years’ experience in the industry and has proven that she can handle any task with the highest level of grace and attention to detail.

    Megan resides in Lebanon County with her son Holden, dog Navi and cat Charlie. She has a true passion for the outdoors and loves spending time with family. Megan is an avid reader and enjoys cooking; Italian cuisine is her personal favorite!

    The best fun fact about Megan is thanks to her son, she is a professional toy dinosaur fighter and Lightning McQueen racer!

    Strengths:

    • Patient and gracious
    • Servant’s heart
    • Dedicated

    Corey Shaud

    Director of Personal Insurance
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    Corey is a licensed agent who is the Team Lead for the Personal Lines Team and also a member of the Leadership Team in the Lebanon office.  Corey has more than 17 years of experience in the marketing and design field, where he helped clients achieve success for their businesses.

    Outside of the office, Corey enjoys baseball and is actively involved with coaching at the 12U travel level, as well as playing in the local softball league at Heisey Field. He currently resides in the Myerstown area with his wife of 17 years and 3 children, 2 boys, and 1 girl, all of which have attended the ELCO School District.

    Strengths:

    • Personable
    • Attention to Detail
    • Courteous and Professional Attitude

    Donna Jones, CISR

    Personal Client Agent
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    Donna is a licensed agent and member of the Personal Lines Team with more than 20 years of experience in the insurance industry. In 2016, Donna earned the professional designation Certified Insurance Services Representative (CISR) and uses her knowledge and extensive business background to serve her clients’ needs promptly and efficiently. With her professionalism and warm spirit, she is a great addition to the team.

    Outside the office, Donna enjoys cooking and creating recipes. She is a baker who loves to decorate her delicious cakes and cupcakes. Donna is involved in several ministries at her home church, Calvary Chapel, Lebanon. Coming from a big family, she juggles her time between close family, her two children and grandchildren, church family, and ministry.  Her grandkids keep her young at heart fishing at the lake, enjoying the outdoors and cookin’ in grandma’s kitchen.

    Strengths:

    • Service Minded
    • Attention to Detail
    • Gracious

    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.

    HERO Discount Program

    We've teamed up with a trusted insurance carrier to offer a special discount for those who serve and protect our communities. Whether you're a first responder, military member, medical professional or educator, you deserve to save.

    Current and retired fire & EMS, medical, educational, military and government professionals can save up to 25% on home and auto insurance premiums. This is our way of saying thank you for everything you do.

    Contact us today to learn how you can save on your home and auto insurance.

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    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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    Quote from Sandra, client since 2014

    You keep in touch with me. Answer my queries about changing insurance companies. Your company can be trusted.
    Sandra, client since 2014

    Quote from Gordon and Sherry, clients since 2019

    [The team] has responded to questions not only with an answer but with research and competitive analysis on what best fits my need.
    Gordon and Sherry, clients since 2019

    Quote from Albert and Carol, clients since 2013

    Quick response to questions and issues.
    Albert and Carol, clients since 2013

    Quote from Roger and Carolyn, clients since 2013

    Greg and Jon are men of great integrity. We've been clients for 15 years, always responsive.
    Roger and Carolyn, clients since 2013

    Quote from Emily, client since 2016

    My insurance agent is always very clear, helpful, and quick to get back to me with any needs.
    Emily, client since 2016

    Quote from Paul and Jennifer, clients since 2013

    Always been helpful. Get back to me in a timely manner. Friendly. Will go the extra mile in researching a situation for me.
    Paul and Jennifer, clients since 2013

    Quote from John and Laureen, clients since 2013

    Have been very helpful , professional and polite when we have needed it.
    John and Laureen, clients since 2013

    Quote from Ed and Pam, clients since 2013

    Very satisfied customer. What's not to like!?
    Ed and Pam, clients since 2013

    THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

    Insights

    Employee Benefits

    HIPAA Webinar: Required Training and Valuable Refresher

    Whether meeting federal training requirements or simply refreshing their knowledge base, professionals whose role includes HIPAA administration will benefit from participating in Alera Group’s annual HIPAA Privacy and Security Overview, a one-hour webinar scheduled for Friday, April 11.

    March 27, 2025

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    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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    Employee Benefits

    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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    Employee Benefits

    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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