Utica National Insurance Group

Isabella Stalker is interning with our Corporate Communications Department this summer! She is a rising senior at the University at Buffalo, studying communications. One fun fact about Isabella is that she is a member of the Mock Trial team at her university. 

Your pets rely on you to keep them safe in the event of a hurricane or strong storm. Be prepared – create an emergency kit for them that includes essentials. #HurricanePreparedness #HurricaneSeason

🏆We’re proud to share that for the 5th year in a row, the member companies of the Utica National Insurance Group have been named to the list of the 50 top-performing property-casualty insurance companies in the United States by Ward, a business unit of Aon, a leading benchmarking and best practices firm in the insurance industry. Known as the Ward’s 50, this designation is based on the analysis of the financial performance of nearly 3,000 property-casualty insurance companies in the United States. The Ward’s 50 designation recognizes companies that have demonstrated superior financial results, safety, consistency, and performance over a five-year period (2021–2025). We appreciate our valuable teammates, independent agents, and customers for helping us to again achieve this amazing recognition. Thank you! 🙌

Garret Lounsbury is interning with our Claims SIU Department this summer! Garret is a rising junior at Bucknell University, studying finance. His favorite way to unwind after a long day is by playing golf and tennis. 

We’re thrilled to announce that Abel Travis has joined Utica National Insurance Group as our Chief Operating Officer. Abel brings more than two decades of insurance leadership experience spanning underwriting, operations, product management, innovation, strategy, and business transformation. "Abel is a proven insurance leader with a strong track record of building high-performing teams and driving operational excellence," said Kristen Martin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Utica National. "His experience, strategic mindset, and commitment to a people-first culture make him an outstanding addition to our leadership team." Please join us in welcoming Abel to #TeamUticaNational! Read the full story: https://hubs.li/Q04p-k1J0

Our team came together recently at our Home Office in New Hartford for a special company picnic to celebrate America’s 250th Independence Day!   Our charity dunk tank was a huge hit and raised $3,440, with proceeds benefitting Feed Our Vets. 🎯 The Utica National Group Foundation also committed $25,000 to support veterans’ organizations in our local community, as well as near our offices in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Richardson, Texas. ❤️ We’re pleased and proud to have fun while helping to make a difference in our communities. ☀️

Cam Schiebler is interning with our Product, Pricing & Performance Department this summer!  Cam is a rising senior at Le Moyne College, studying Mathematics. One "fun fact" about Cam is that he can play the drums, guitar, and piano, and he enjoys listening to music. 

Preparing your home for a hurricane or strong storm includes sealing any exterior holes to help prevent water from entering. #HurricanePreparedness #HurricaneSeason

Check out more photos from the 37th Annual Utica National Kids Run. Thank you to everyone who helped make this year's event such a fun and memorable day. #KidsRun2026 #TeamUticaNational @boilermaker15k

The recent passing of the New York State budget includes auto insurance reforms that can ultimately benefit consumers and insurance carriers alike, including: - Making auto coverage more affordable for policyholders - Helping to stabilize pricing - Improving market participation - Supporting a more competitive environment for carriers There’s more work to do – yet together we’re on the right road!