# D.E. Cressman Insurance Agency Inc

> D.E. Cressman Insurance Agency Inc is a third-generation, family-owned independent insurance agency based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving the Lehigh Valley since 1956. The agency primarily offers Erie Insurance products and provides personalized coverage for individuals, families, and businesses.

The agency is built on long-term customer relationships and a family-service ethos. Agents are licensed in Property & Casualty, and several hold the Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation. The agency is currently led by Allison Cressman Durnin (President, third generation) and Rob Durnin (Agent & Finance Manager). Founder Dan Cressman ("Dan the Man") remains active as mentor and customer advisor.

## Insurance Products

- [Auto Insurance](https://choosecressman.com/auto-insurance/): Personal and commercial auto policies through Erie Insurance. Includes standard coverage plus extras such as pet coverage, roadside assistance, rental reimbursement, and auto glass repair.
- [Home Insurance](https://choosecressman.com/home-insurance/): Coverage for homeowners and renters. Offers Guaranteed Replacement Cost policies including coverage for Other Structures, Personal Property, and Liability. Includes Erie's 50 extra protection features.
- [Life Insurance](https://choosecressman.com/life-insurance/): Multiple policy types available — Whole Life, Universal Life, Term Life, 20-Pay Life, and Life Paid Up at 65. Agents educate clients and recommend the appropriate plan.
- [Commercial Insurance](https://choosecressman.com/commercial-insurance/): Business coverage with a focus on Auto Services/Mechanics, Construction Contractors, Landlords and Property Owners, Restaurants, and Offices/Professional Services.

Additional specialty coverages are available for classic cars, boats, motorcycles, and more. Umbrella insurance is offered for extra liability protection across multiple policies. Policy bundling discounts are available.

## Key Pages

- [Home](https://choosecressman.com/): Overview of services, testimonials, and contact/quote form.
- [About Us](https://choosecressman.com/about-us/): Full agency history, company milestones (1944–2025), and team bios.
- [Get a Quote](https://choosecressman.com/get-a-quote/): Quote request form for auto, home, life, and other coverage.
- [Blog](https://choosecressman.com/blog/): Insurance education articles covering home, business, and buying tips.
- [Videos](https://choosecressman.com/videos/): Agency video content.
- [Contact Us](https://choosecressman.com/contact-us/): Contact form, phone, email, and office address.
- [Pay My Bill](https://www.erieinsurance.com/paymentcenterweb/billpay/payment/billpayment): Online bill payment via Erie Insurance portal.
- [Privacy Policy](https://choosecressman.com/privacy-policy/)

## Company Information

- **Founded:** 1956 (Don Cressman; agency roots go back to 1944)
- **Current owners:** Allison Cressman Durnin (President) and Rob Durnin (Agent & Finance Manager), since 2022
- **Primary carrier:** Erie Insurance
- **Location:** 2310 Walbert Avenue, Allentown, PA 18104
- **Phone:** 610-433-1568
- **Email:** allison@choosecressman.com
- **Service area:** Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
- **Social media:** [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ChooseCressman/), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/choosecressman/), [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/d-e-cressman-insurance-agency-inc-/), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4Ule3yCNmNN3duVSME23yQ)

## Team

- **Allison Cressman Durnin** — President; third-generation owner; licensed in P&C and Life since 2015; allison@choosecressman.com
- **Rob Durnin** — Agent & Finance Manager; finance background; rob@choosecressman.com
- **Dan Cressman** — Founder/mentor; "Dan the Man"; dan@choosecressman.com
- **Steph Delgrosso** — Agent; 30+ years experience; personal lines and life; steph@choosecressman.com
- **Maryann Paluch** — Agent; nearly 30-year tenure; commercial and life insurance; maryann@choosecressman.com
- **Cindy Keglovits** — Service Representative; 20+ years experience; personal lines; cindy@choosecressman.com
- **Sarina Shander** — Agent; 10+ years experience; plain-language insurance explanations
- **Chelsea Morgan** — Agent; personal insurance; Parkland and Kutztown University graduate

## Notable History

- 1944: Ethelda Cressman (Dan's grandmother) joins Erie Insurance Allentown Branch
- 1956: Don Cressman founds agency from his home
- 1979: Dan Cressman takes over after his father's heart attack
- 1990: First D.E. Cressman office opens at current Walbert Avenue location
- 2007: Dan wins Quality Agent of the Year from Erie Insurance
- 2022: Allison and Rob purchase the agency; Allison becomes President
- 2024: Lehigh Valley Business honors agency with "Family-Owned Business" recognition; Dan receives Icon Honors award
- 2025: Coringrato Insurance Agency merges into D.E. Cressman