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Donna
Kozik
www.DonnaKozik.com
Donna@DonnaKozik.com
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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:
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Direct
deposit for dividend checks, if desired
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Toll
free calling to American Stock Transfer customer
service representatives
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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.
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