I studied Business Administration and Computer Science at Ursinus College and began my insurance career in 1983, straight out of college, at Metropolitan Insurance Company. In July 1985, I moved to the Gerhart, Hartman & Ritner insurance agency, where I became a partner in 1990. I earned the Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation and, over the past 43 years, have grown into a true insurance nerd. I helped build a team of more than 20 professional agents, each an expert in a specialized line: Personal, Commercial, Group Benefits, Life, Health, and Retirement annuities. Our agency stands out because personal and small business insurance is big business to us. Our mission is to build personal relationships with our clients so we can offer honest, trusted guidance on all their personal and small business insurance needs. Two of our tag lines are “Experience Matters” and “We are more than just a policy.”
What is your "why"? Why do you do what you do?
I’m proud of what we’ve built, and of my work, because we give people certainty in an uncertain world. Our clients can chase their dreams and build their lives, confident that a disaster won’t wipe out what they’ve worked for. No one really enjoys insurance planning.
Our role is to understand each customer’s present circumstances and future goals, spot the obstacles that could delay or derail their plans, and recommend the insurance products and loss-control measures that best protect their future. We explain it all in plain language so customers can decide how much protection and certainty they want. An educated client is our best customer.
Describe How You Would Like To Be Introduced Via Email
Everyone needs a friend in the insurance business at some point. Mark brings more than 42 years of industry experience. He and his team are valuable, trusted resources, whether you need coverage now or honest answers to your questions.
Qualifying Questions: What are three questions we can ask clients to help pave the way for a referral? List them here.
Do you have a trusted relationship with your current insurance advisor?
Are you most interested in good protection or low premium?
Are you willing to take the necessary time to regularly review coverage and loss control?
Unique Selling Proposition
We work for free. We get piad by the insurance company that provides the right coverage at the right price for your insurance. Our goal is to develop a long-term trusted relationship with our clients and insurance companies.
Hobbies and interest
I love my family. I have 2 daughters and 2 grandchildren. Spending quality time with them is a high priority. I enjoy playing golf, skiing on large mountains, fishing for big fish, the beach and the mountains. Sounds corny but I really do love my job also!