History

Bollinger’s involvement in the Emergency Services Program began in the early 1970’s with the Peterson Ringle Agency, purchased by Bollinger in 1994. In 1999 Bollinger purchased the Young and Perry Agency, which also had a solid program in place. Today Bollinger is a leading underwriter in the industry for the NJ Rescue Squad and Fire community, representing over 250 clients. Bollinger is also ranked as the 6th largest independent insurance agency in the United States.

The ESIP Program was founded by McNeil and Company in Cortland NY. McNeil is the Managing General Agent for the program. McNeil is responsible for all of the underwriting of the ESIP Program. Bollinger is their exclusive agent in New Jersey.

Meet the ESIP Team

Linda S. Krsulic, CIC AAI
Producer

Linda joined Bollinger in 1995. As the Producer of the Emergency Services Division of Bollinger, she is responsible for the development and maintenance of business in the ESIP program. In her current capacity, she maintains an active role in the marketing and negotiating of new and renewal business.

Prior to joining the Commercial Lines Department, Linda worked as a claims representative in our claims department working to resolve our client’s claims in a timely manner.

Linda has obtained her Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) and Accredited Advisor in Insurance (AAI) designations.

In addition to her insurance experience, she has 26 years in the emergency services field as a volunteer EMT. She has a full appreciation and understanding of the special needs inherent to the EMS industry.

William A. Durr, AAI
Senior Vice President

William A. Durr, Senior Vice President of Bollinger joined the firm in 1981. He serves as a Senior Client Advisor to some of Bollinger’s commercial insurance clients and oversees a large book of business. Although Bill has serviced the insurance needs of a diversified client base, his specialty market is Emergency Services Organizations including volunteer rescue squads, private ambulance services and fire companies. In addition, he focuses on insurance for contractors, visiting health services, and the food industry.

Prior to joining Bollinger, Bill was a Sales Representative for Progressive Casualty Insurance Company where he developed new sales opportunities in several states including Texas, California and Ohio. In 1983 he earned his Accredited Advisor in Insurance (AAI) designation.

Working with Bill is a team of dedicated professionals, all with a solid knowledge of the Emergency Services industry.

Cindy Sietsma
Account Executive

Cindy joined Bollinger in 2010 as an Account Executive and was previously employed by Dowell Insurance Agency, Inc. in the Commercial Lines division. Cindy has over 20 years of experience in account management within the insurance industry. Her accounts vary in size and complexity and include municipalities and emergency services, and she is committed to providing the highest degree of customer service, responsiveness and quality.

Cindy attended Ramapo College of New Jersey and is currently pursuing the CISR designation.

Donna L. Huron
Senior Account Executive

Donna brings over twenty-seven years of commercial insurance experience to Bollinger’s Public Entity Team. Her book of business consists of several New Jersey public and private schools, rescue squads, financial institutions, along with other diverse accounts such as non-profit organizations and contractors.

Her experience in the insurance industry started in 1977 working for several major insurance carriers with experience in claims, rating and accounting. She then moved to work with several independent agents in 1987.

Donna joined Bollinger in 2002. Prior to joining Bollinger, Donna was employed by Acordia, a national independent agency as a Senior Account Manager servicing a diverse book of business with experience in public schools, municipalities, nursing homes, habitation, manufacturing, wholesale, contracting and retail risks.

Donna has increased her insurance knowledge throughout her career and is currently working towards her AAI accreditation and has achieved the CISR designation.

She attended college at Morris County College and Kean University in the early education field.

Bollinger is committed to providing an outstanding portfolio of insurance products to the Rescue Squad and Fire community. Members of Bollinger’s ESIP Team are available to meet with you to discuss your current insurance portfolio and help you custom design the best program for your individual emergency services organization.