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THE PMA INSURANCE GROUP ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF 2007
CLIENT SATISFACTION SURVEY
96 percent of client respondents reported that PMA
has met
or exceeded their service expectations
BLUE BELL, PA – December 10, 2007 – The PMA Insurance
Group (PMA), a group of property & casualty insurers
specializing in workers' compensation, is achieving high
levels of client satisfaction with their services, according
to the results of a 2007 independent survey.
The survey of PMA insured accounts, conducted by an
independent opinion research consultant, found that 96
percent of those responding to the survey reported that PMA
has met or exceeded their service expectations over the past
twelve months. The survey response rate was nearly 40
percent.
James P. Murphy, Ph.D., of J.P. Murphy & Company, the firm
conducting the survey stated, "In the measurement process,
we sometimes observe what statisticians refer to as a
`ceiling effect.' Company ratings may be favorable, but
you're never going to get 100 percent from 500 informed
judges. Well, hitting 96 percent-as PMA did in terms of
meeting customer expectations-is about as high as we've ever
seen it go."
Clients were asked to assess PMA's performance in 34 service
categories. Among the areas that PMA was rated the strongest
were: ease of doing business with the carrier, service
provided by PMA's Call Center, claims management, local
service capabilities, and risk control expertise, including
technical knowledge, responsiveness and understanding
clients' risk exposures and business operations.
James Murphy added that, in comparison to PMA's 2005 client
survey--in which PMA had received high marks-- scores on
virtually all service categories measured in 2007 increased
from 2 to 5 percentage points--especially ratings of PMA
Call Center representatives and certain parts of PMA's
managed care program. PMA's Risk Management Information
System, PMA Cinch®,
received a very favorable response assessment.. Ninety-nine
percent of clients who are familiar with it stated that
Cinch equals or surpasses industry standards, with a solid
majority answering "surpasses."
"We are very pleased with the results of the survey and that
The PMA Insurance Group is able to achieve such high levels
of customer satisfaction," said Vincent T. Donnelly,
President and Chief Executive Officer of The PMA Insurance
Group. "PMA's exceptional service franchise is the basis of
our brand and our primary competitive distinction. Our
ability to provide clients with exceptional service is the
reason they come to PMA." Mr. Donnelly added that PMA's
employees continue to be the key in achieving high levels of
client satisfaction. "Our staff is successful in delivering
service because of their focused execution, teamwork and
passion. I appreciate their dedication and congratulate our
employees on achieving this outstanding result."
The PMA Insurance Group
The PMA Insurance Group, a multi-lines property & casualty
insurer, specializes in workers' compensation insurance.
Founded in 1915, PMA is known for service excellence and
high levels of customer satisfaction. In addition to
workers' compensation, PMA offers commercial automobile,
commercial multi-peril, general liability and umbrella
insurance.
Based in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, The PMA Insurance Group's
companies are the insurance operating subsidiaries of PMA
Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: PMACA) that focus on insurance
risk and insurance service products. PMA Capital
Corporation's other operating subsidiaries include fee-based
insurance services providers, PMA Management Corp. and
Midlands Management Corporation.
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