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Cumberland recently hosted 16 students and chaperones from Bridgeton High School’s Early College program.  The freshman students are earning high school credits and college credits simultaneously and upon graduation will have both a high school diploma and an Associate’s Degree from Cumberland County College.  Students had the opportunity to meet representatives of six different insurance career areas to learn about the job duties and requirements and to discuss the future of the career.

Cumberland is proud to have received the CASA Angel of the Year Award. The CASA Angel of the Year award recognizes an outstanding organization whose unselfish and dedicated service has made a significant difference in their community and in the lives of children. This past year, Cumberland has made significant contributions towards promoting the best interests of abused and neglected children and providing community support for CASA of CGS and the volunteers.

Cumberland was the proud sponsor of the annual Trusted Choice Charity Golf Outing to sponsor Make-A-Wish New Jersey. Cumberland has sponsored this event for the past 20 years. For more information on the outing, click HERE!

6abc Meteorologist, Chris Sowers, spoke at our recent Agency Council meeting. Mr. Sowers spoke about past hurricanes, how they form in the ocean, and the upcoming hurricane season forecast. The meeting was held at The Valenzano Winery in Shamong NJ on June 21, 2017.

The Cumberland Insurance Group Ranks 48th in the 2016 “Best Places to Work in Insurance.”- by Business Insurance.

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On September 24th, The Cumberland Insurance Group sponsored the CASA 5K run held in Sewell NJ. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem Counties is an organization of volunteer advocates who stand up on behalf of abused and neglected children. Over 1,000 abused and neglected children in the three counties are currently waiting on the critical voice of a volunteer advocate.

Two employees of The Cumberland Insurance Group participated in the run. Glenn Watkins and Colin Scull finished 9th & 10th respectively. 

Former Philadelphia Eagles QB and ESPN Commentator, Ron Jaworski, spoke at our Company Agency Council Meeting on May 18, 2016. The meeting was held at Running Deer Golf Club in Pittsgrove Township, NJ. Mr. Jaworski, “Jaws”, spoke to a small group of agents and company employees on a wide variety of topics including local community issues, The Philadelphia Eagles, and other NFL items that are currently in the news. He shared some stories of his playing days, signed autographs, and posed for pictures. It was very entertaining and informative for all. 

The Cumberland Insurance Group held Bring Your Child to Work Day on Thursday, April 28th. 24 students ranging in age from 6 through 17 participated. The day’s theme was Sparking AHA Moments and the presidential election. The activities were capped off with kids and parents sharing lunch and Paul Ritter talking to the group.

President and CEO of The Cumberland Insurance Group, Paul J. Ritter III, is featured in the latest edition of South Jersey Biz Magazine. “10 of South Jersey’s Leading Chief Executives-Top CFOs and CEOs.” To view the article on page 21, please click HERE. 

On October 29th, Paul Ritter received the Francis Binks Sharp Lifetime Achievement Award at the Bridgeton Area Chamber of Commerce Salute To Business and Industry Awards Dinner. Congratulations to Paul and all the other award recipients.

The Cumberland Insurance Group received recognition from the Exchange Club of Bridgeton today. This award was given in honor of the care in the proper display of the American Flag. For more information on the Exchange Club of Bridgeton, please visit their website at bridgetonexchangeclub.org.

Robert Sharp of the Bridgeton Exchange Club presents the award to Paul Ritter, Jonathan Lafferty, and Rick Chavez. Jonathan Lafferty is a veteran of the Army and Rick Chavez is a veteran of the Air Force.