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Donna
Kozik
Freelance Copywriter & Consultant
Phone: 619/297-1749
E-mail: Donna@DonnaKozik.com
Web site: http://www.DonnaKozik.com
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Erie
Indemnity Company Appoints American Stock Transfer as
Transfer Agent
Erie,
Pa. --- August 25, 1999 --- Erie
Indemnity Company (Class A CUSIP # 29530P-102; Class B
CUSIP # 29530P-201) has appointed American Stock Transfer
& Trust Company (AST) to provide complete registrar
and transfer agent services for Erie Indemnity
stockholders effective September 1, 1999.
AST’s
services include stock transfers and dividend
disbursements, distribution of annual meeting information
and management of proxy voting. Erie Indemnity Company
stockholders will benefit from American Stock Transfer’s
team of professionals who are knowledgeable regarding all
aspects of stock transfer administration. The new
relationship with AST will include added services for ERIE
stockholders, including:
- Direct
deposit for dividend checks, if desired
- Toll
free calling to American Stock Transfer customer
service representatives
- Expanded
customer service hours
AST’s
state-of-the-art stockholder system will also eliminate
duplicate mailings to stockholders within the same
household. In addition, shareholders who have Internet
access can download commonly used forms that facilitate
share transfers from AST’s Web site at www.amstock.com.
"The
personalized service Erie Indemnity Company stockholders
are accustomed to will continue with American Stock
Transfer & Trust Company," said Douglas Ziegler,
ERIE senior vice president, treasurer and chief investment
officer. "We are very excited about the services AST
provides and urge our shareholders to take advantage of
these services."
As
of September 1, all communications related to shareholder
transfers or regulations should be directed to American
Stock Transfer & Trust representatives at
1-800-937-5449. The AST mailing address is: 40 Wall St.,
New York, NY 10005.
Known
for competitive rates and superior service, Erie Insurance
was established in 1925 and is headquartered in Erie, Pa.
With nearly 2.6 million policyholders, Erie Insurance
Group is the 17th largest property/casualty insurance
group, and group member Erie Insurance Exchange is the
12th largest insurer of private passenger automobiles in
the country. Erie Insurance Group includes seven companies
operating in 10 states and the District of Columbia. Erie
Indemnity Company (NASDAQ - ERIE) is the management
company for Erie Insurance Group.
Donna
Kozik
(619) 297-1749
Donna@DonnaKozik.com
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