In 1910, the corporate name was changed to Sterling Fire Insurance Company in recognition of the geographic expansion of operations. The present title, Sterling Insurance Company was adopted in 1959, to reflect the company's expansion into other lines of business, particularly casualty. In 1989, the company began writing personal automobile policies.
The company offices have always been located in Cobleskill and were originally located in the Ryder, LeFevre and Company building. Today the company operates from its facility on Barnerville Road.
The company offices have always been located in Cobleskill and were originally located in the Ryder, LeFevre and Company building. Today the company operates from its facility on Barnerville Road.
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Thank you for your interest in representing Sterling Insurance Group. Please note that submission of the Prospective Agency Profile Form does not guarantee that your agency will be appointed. The information we receive will be reviewed and a company representative will contact your agency to discuss the possibility of a mutually beneficial relationship. Please keep in mind that Sterling Insurance Group only writes business in New York and appoints agents located and licensed in New York.
Since 1895 Sterling has been providing quality insurance protection to New Yorkers with an ever expanding array of product offerings. As a mutual company located in upstate New York, we are owned by our policy holders versus stockholders. Consequently, we are not accountable to "Wall Street", we are accountable to "Main Street" where our policyholders live and work, just as we do.
Sterling Insurance Group believes strongly in giving back to our local communities and regularly donates to a number of charitable organizations. Our contributions and volunteer efforts help create a stronger and healthier environment for our policyholders and employees to work and live. The Sterling Insurance Company Foundation was created in late 2013.
Reviews (9)
Patrick Walsh
Feb 18, 2022
Low prices is the only good thing. Anything else you can possibly think of, they are terrible at. Archaic payment policies, poor coverage of "acts of god" events, take ACH payments gladly but will only mail refund checks and bungle the process while doing so. I used them for commercial property insurance out of necessity. Fortunately nothing disastrous happened during my policy period, I'm sure it would have been an expensive, incompetent nightmare to file a big claim with them. Go elsewhere if you can.
Joe S.
Jan 19, 2022
JuliaJiang Nyc
Oct 21, 2021
Candy Burson
Aug 20, 2021
Major windstorm blew a large tree on my property, knocked off power box, water pouring in, tenant misplaced. Made the claim and it started out fine untill covid shut down. Check was not cashed and no work could get done, Next they have a Buffalo attorney threaten me. No adjuster has returned to the house to see the completed work and they have kept the $5,000 that is held back to completion and have not paid the balance of rent coverage.
They do not answer and have failed to send the money and to return to the property. Fraud was committed on me by this company. Now I file with the Attorney Generals Office! Beware! They had a Buffalo attorney threaten me, the whole time the money is setting in the bank. I want the balance due to be paid to me. They are rude, avoid and do not send the adjuster to s@@ completed work on house!
Who acts like this? I am a paying client, who had a legitimate claim caused by a storm! after this gets settled I intend to leave this insurance company and I suggest anybody that thinks of saving money with this company beware!.RUN.It will not be worth what they put you through to make a legitimate claim.
They do not answer and have failed to send the money and to return to the property. Fraud was committed on me by this company. Now I file with the Attorney Generals Office! Beware! They had a Buffalo attorney threaten me, the whole time the money is setting in the bank. I want the balance due to be paid to me. They are rude, avoid and do not send the adjuster to s@@ completed work on house!
Who acts like this? I am a paying client, who had a legitimate claim caused by a storm! after this gets settled I intend to leave this insurance company and I suggest anybody that thinks of saving money with this company beware!.RUN.It will not be worth what they put you through to make a legitimate claim.
Susan Tuttle
Aug 07, 2021
Darryl Terranova
Feb 27, 2021
Sterling is a great Property and Casualty provider for our agency and they always have been! It is always a pleasure to work with their underwriting team, they truly are a company who listens to their agents and cares about their clients. Wonderful insurance carrier to work with, highly recommend letting they write your business!
Andrea DiSalvo
Feb 22, 2021
I currently work with Sterling on a professional and personal level. As an independent agent I highly enjoy working with Sterling underwriter Amy B. and territory manager Jeff J. Both are very professional, responsive and informative. That being said on a personal level, Sterling has been an excellent company for my family/parents. Particularly when an overlook occurred on my end, which resulted in a reoccurring un-needed coverage charge for 3 years. Sterling was quick to fix and reimburse my parents back the money charged for coverage that was not needed, and for the entire 3 year term! That is professional and classy!
Suzanne Storie
Feb 04, 2021
I have had nothing but positive interactions with this insurance company. I insure both my auto and home, with a nice combined discount. My relationship with Sterling is over 20 years. Although their premiums are at the higher end the service is worth it. I recently had an expensive accident and their personnel made the process efficient and easy to understand. My agent suggested this company for how professional they are.and he was right.
Jonathan Vinokur
Mar 08, 2020
I've worked with Sterling insurance for the past 5 + years. They truly value each and every customer and policy holder. They go above and beyond any way they can and I have never had a customer give any negative feedback on claims and/or service. I am thankful to have been selected to partner with such an outstanding company and I trust that they will always do the right thing for my clients.