Press Releases
What we've been up to...
Plymouth Rock Assurance is committed to its roots in the Garden State, whether it's:
- Providing customers with more than just insurance
- Saving customers money
- Supporting a local charity, or
- Working with other local New Jersey businesses
Browse through these press releases to see how we fulfill this commitment.
2012
02/01/2012
Teachers’ Insurance Plan of NJ Awards Grant to Local School District
Forked River School hosted their first "Family Chess Night" with the support of a grant through Quotes for Cash.
01/10/2012
New Jersey Auto Insurance Group Gets Creative and Receives Multiple Awards
2011 was an award-winning year for Plymouth Rock Assurance’s internal advertising agency.
2011
11/11/2011
NJ Insurance Group Understands the Dangers of Drowsy Driving
Plymouth Rock Assurance wants drivers throughout the state to be aware of the dangerous effects that drowsy driving can have.
10/18/2011
NJ Insurance Group Leads Efforts to Support Charities
On Sunday, October 9, over 170 Plymouth Rock employees participated in or volunteered for the 27th annual JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes on the Avon-by-the-Sea Boardwalk, raising approximately $35,000 for the cause.
09/26/2011
Plymouth Rock Assurance Helping NJ Drivers Get Home Safe
Two years after Plymouth Rock Assurance launched its unique Get Home Safe program, Plymouth Rock has enabled over 200 NJ residents to arrive safely at their destination.
07/19/2011
Teachers Insurance Plan of NJ Names Scholarship Recipients
Teachers’ Insurance Plan of NJ awarded five graduating seniors from several high schools $1,000 scholarships as part of the auto insurer’s Quotes for Cash program, a unique school fundraising initiative championed by Teachers’ Insurance Plan of NJ.
06/28/2011
NJ Auto Insurance Companies Launch New Brand
Effective June 27, 2011, High Point Auto Insurance, Palisades Insurance and Teachers’ Insurance Plan of NJ have unified under a new brand name.
05/20/2011
Palisades President Ed Fernandez Named 2011 PIANJ Company Person of the Year
The Professional Insurance Agents of New Jersey (PIANJ) named Ed Fernandez, President, Palisades Companies, the recipient of its prestigious 2011 Company Person of the Year award.
04/12/2011
CARCHEX and High Point Auto Insurance Announce New Partnership
High Point customers gain access to exclusive offers and discounts for extended auto warranty coverage, and Carchex’s New Jersey customers can now enjoy High Point’s great rates and service.
03/22/2011
Palisades Insurance President Honored by CASA of New Jersey
Palisades Insurance President Ed Fernandez was honored March 3 by Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of New Jersey at its 10th Anniversary Gala.
03/09/2011
High Point Auto Insurance Named One of the Best Places to Work in NJ
High Point Auto Insurance, a Plymouth Rock managed company, has been named one of the 2011 Best Places to Work in New Jersey.
03/03/2011
Palisades First Ever Digital Tradeshow a Smashing Success
Palisades hosted its first-ever Digital Tradeshow at their annual agent meeting on March 2, 2011.
01/06/2011
Palisades Insurance Announces Jersey Diner's Choice Awards Grand Prize Winner
Palisades is proud to announce that Carolina Concepcion of Little Silver, New Jersey has been selected as the winner of a $5,000 Lifetime of Dining with a NJ Diner's Gift Card, as part of the first-ever Palisades "Jersey Diner's Choice Awards."
2010
12/13/2010
According to the most recent statewide poll by Fairleigh Dickinson University's (FDU) PublicMind™ conducted on behalf of Palisades Insurance, 22% of New Jersey residents have no knowledge of the New Jersey state law that mandates that motorists must stop — and remain stopped — for pedestrians in the crosswalk.
10/21/2010
Palisades Announces Jersey Diner's Choice Awards
To celebrate the diner, a popular symbol in New Jersey culture, Palisades is inviting New Jersey residents to vote for their favorite diner as part of "Jersey Diner's Choice Awards."
09/21/2010
There's a High Point App for New Jersey Auto Insurance Customers
High Point Auto Insurance has launched its first iPhone/iPod Touch application, a versatile pocket companion for every New Jersey driver, now available for free download on iTunes.
07/09/2010
New Jersey Auto Insurance Customers are On the Go with High Point's New Mobile Site
High Point Auto Insurance has introduced its new mobile website, also known as eMobile, to all of its New Jersey auto insurance customers who can now access their policies from any web-enabled phone.
05/06/2010
Today High Point Auto Insurance was honored by The Monmouth-Ocean Development Council (MODC) for its positive impact on the local economy and community.
05/04/2010
Plumsted Township Schools Receives Two Grants from Teachers’ Insurance Plan of NJ
Teachers’ Insurance Plan of NJ awarded grants that will help motivate young children to read and to improve the problem-solving skills of autistic students.
04/20/2010
Four New Jersey Agents Honored As Board Members of The Palisades Agency Advisory Council
Four local New Jersey agents have officially been named the newest board members of the Palisades Agency Advisory Council.
02/18/2010
High Point Auto Insurance Wins Monmouth-Ocean County Development Council Silver Gull Award
The Monmouth-Ocean Development Council (MODC) announced that High Point Auto Insurance has won the Economic Development Award for outstanding community involvement.
2009
10/11/2009
High Point Insurance Sponsors Annual JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes
Employees embrace effort and raise $18,000 to support research efforts.
09/08/2009
High Point Auto Insurance announces partnership with the New York Jets.
08/26/2009
High Point Auto Insurance Endorsed by New Jersey Association of REALTORS®
High Point Auto Insurance today announced a new partnership with the New Jersey Association of REALTORS® (NJAR®) that can save thousands of New Jersey drivers money on their car insurance.
07/21/2009
High Point Auto Insurance is taking a road rarely traveled by insurance companies with its innovative new customer safety benefit called Get Home Safe.
05/26/2009
High Point Auto Insurance, a New Jersey car insurance company, announced today that it is partnering with Driver's History, Inc.
05/08/2009
High Point Creating Jobs in New Jersey
New Jersey car insurance company hired 49 new employees since last August.
03/25/2009
The New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners (NJAWBO) presented High Point Auto Insurance's Chief Financial Officer, Linda Schwabenbauer, with their Women Leader Award at NJAWBO's Salute to Women Leaders Award Dinner celebrating Women's History Month.
03/06/2009
High Point Auto Insurance Partners with The New Jersey Soccer Group
High Point Auto Insurance is proud to partner with The New Jersey Soccer Group by offering its members a special discount on car insurance with High Point.
01/27/2009
High Point Auto Insurance Partners with PATCO
High Point Auto Insurance is proud to be a partner in the new PATCO FREEDOM to Save Program by offering participants a discount on car insurance.
01/27/2009
Plymouth Rock Assurance Outranks State Farm, GEICO, and Progressive in Statewide Survey
Caution! Not all insurance companies are the same when it comes to fixing your car!
01/07/2009
High Point Auto Insurance Garners 2008 Ziegler Award
High Point Auto Insurance was awarded the New Jersey Vehicle Theft Association's 2008 Ziegler Award which recognizes departments, organizations or companies that have significantly contributed to the fight against vehicle theft.
2008
12/10/2008
High Point Auto Insurance Rating is Reaffirmed by A.M. Best Co.
High Point Companies (Red Bank, New Jersey), as a member company of the Palisades Group (Berkeley Heights, NJ), is pleased to announce that A.M. Best Co. has reaffirmed the financial strength rating.
11/17/2008
New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Announces Partnership with High Point Auto Insurance
New Jersey Chamber of Commerce and High Point Safety and Insurance Management Corporation announced the formation of a new auto insurance partnership.
07/21/2008
High Point Auto Insurance Launches Statewide Safety Initiative
High Point Auto Insurance today launched a Statewide Safety Initiative, a much-needed, comprehensive program in the state that immediately addresses an ongoing need for safety awareness on our roads.
2007
10/03/2007
High Point Auto Insurance Announces Approval of Key Business Transaction
Today state regulators issued Consent Order C07-101 concerning the approval of a business consolidation transaction between High Point Property and Casualty Insurance Company and National General Insurance Company (a subsidiary of GMAC)
06/13/2007
Stellar Service, Low Rates, Few Complaints for High Point
High Point is Ranked in the Top 3 for Low Complaints among Large Companies
2006
09/01/2006
High Point Partners with United Way SchoolTime Wishes Drive
High Point recently partnered with the United Way of Monmouth County for their annual "SchoolTime Wishes" drive.
08/30/2006
High Point, a leading New Jersey automobile insurer, recently announced a reduction in its automobile insurance rates, as well as changes to its underwriting guidelines.
08/25/2006
High Point Auto Insurance Rate Decrease Bring Up to 15 Percent Lower Rates to New Jersey Drivers
High Point, a leading New Jersey auto insurance company, announced a reduction in its car insurance rates, as well as changes to its underwriting guidelines.
06/16/2006
High Point Auto Insurance Helps Family Who Will be Appearing on Extreme Makeover Home Edition
High Point, one of the top New Jersey auto insurers, is reaching out to one of its customers in their time of need. The family, who resides in Bergenfield, New Jersey, is battling significant medical problems including blindness, a hearing disability and cancer.
06/16/2006
High Point Helps Habitat for Humanity in 'Building Hopes, Building Dreams'
High Point, one of the top New Jersey auto insurers, sponsored Habitat for Humanity on May 11 with employees volunteering their time to construct panels for six homes that will be located in Red Bank and Trenton.
02/01/2006
Palisades Group Forms Twin Lights Insurance Company - To Serve as Group’s Residual Market Company -
Palisades Group announced the formation of a new subsidiary insurance company, Twin Lights Insurance Company, to serve as the group’s residual market company.
2005
08/18/2005
Palisades Group Joins Citizen Action's Wheels in Motion Program
Palisades Group announced its participation in Wheels in Motion, a new program targeted to young adults participating in a youth transition to work program.
08/17/2005
New Jersey Citizen Action Rolls Out Wheels in Motion
New Jersey Citizen Action (NJCA), the state's largest consumer watchdog organization, rolled out a new unique program, Wheels in Motion, targeted at young adults participating in a youth transition to work program.
06/27/2005
High Point Drops Auto Rates by as Much as 19 percent for Certain Drivers
New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance Approves Significant Rate Decreases for High Point
06/01/2005
Collier Campership Campaign Reaches High Point
Collier Services announced that High Point, a New Jersey private passenger auto insurance company, is a new corporate contributor to Collier's 2005 Campership Campaign
05/24/2005
High Point Honors 'Kids Who Rock' Winners
Banquet recognizes extraordinary children in Monmouth and Ocean counties
05/04/2005
High Point Supports the March of Dimes in the Fight Against Premature Birth and Birth Defects
Representatives from High Point, one of the five largest New Jersey auto insurance companies, joined about 2,500 Monmouth County residents to support the March of Dimes' mission to prevent birth defects and infant mortality during WalkAmerica in Belmar on Sunday, May 1.
03/08/2005
The High Point Group of Insurance Companies Co-Sponsors "Kids Who Rock" Program
High Point will co-sponsor the "Kids Who Rock" program, an awards program. This 11-week program, established by 95.9 WRAT radio station, acknowledges extraordinary kids in Monmouth and Ocean counties.
2003
11/06/2003
AM Best Affirms Palisades Group Rating
The Palisades Group today announced that A.M. Best, the world's oldest and most authoritative insurance rating and information source, has affirmed the Palisades Group's financial strength rating.
05/22/2003
Palisades Group Acquires the New Jersey Property and Casualty Unit of Prudential Financial
The Palisades Group announced today that it has agreed to acquire The Prudential Property and Casualty Insurance Company of New Jersey (PRUPAC-NJ), the New Jersey property and casualty unit of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU).
