Andrew graduated with an Economics degree from Allegheny College where he played soccer there and was a 4-year letter winner and a captain.
Andrew's commitment to professional growth is evident through his list of certifications. He holds the esteemed CIC (Certified Insurance Counselor), AU (Associate in Commercial Underwriting), and AINS designations, showcasing his dedication to staying at the forefront of industry knowledge and best practices. He is a graduate of Erie’s leadership development program and was a coach for Erie’s Commercial Producer Overdrive training program. Andrew has over 10 years experience on the Insurance Carrier side of the business where he worked for Erie Insurance in various roles. He was a Commercial Underwriter for 5 years working in the Philadelphia region specializing in general liability and workers comp for large contractors; after that he became a District Sales Manager in Kentucky where he was responsible for growing the Northern KY market with Erie.
Andrew has owned and operated the Robert Black Insurance Agency since 2022 and Avery Insurance since 2024. Andrew’s passion and expertise are in commercial insurance for medium to large businesses. Andrew likes spending time with his wife, Olivia, his daughter, Ella, and his dogs, Joey and Winston. He also loves cars and is a pickleball fanatic.