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Council appoints John Graff Agency to solicit Selective Insurance quote; one member objects

Kittanning Borough Council · July 7, 2025

Summary

Council voted to appoint John Graff Agency as broker of record through Duncan Financial Group to obtain a Selective Insurance quote for 2025–2026; Solicitor noted EMC historically provides competitive quotes and rebates to boroughs. Amanda Slagle opposed the appointment.

Kittanning Borough Council on July 7 voted to appoint the John Graff Agency as broker of record through Duncan Financial Group to solicit a quote from Selective Insurance for the 2025–2026 insurance year. The motion by Jerry Shuster was seconded by Les Ruffaner and carried with Amanda Slagle recorded in opposition.

Jeff Howard of C.W. Howard Insurance asked to provide the borough with a Selective Insurance quote but council discussion showed multiple quote applications were already submitted by John Graff, including to EMC Insurance (the borough’s current provider) and Duncan Insurance. Solicitor Jordan Shuber told the council that "EMC Insurance provides the best quotes to Borough’s. They offer great rebates and you will get the most competitive price," and noted that C.W. Howard does not write EMC coverage.

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