ETA Benefits Group, Tamaqua, announced that it has been named a General Agent and Select Producer for Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania (BCNEPA).

ETA Benefits Group's business relationship with BCNEPA has expanded from the individual market to include the 2-50 small group market.Select producers can begin selling "New to Blue" Small Group (2-50 lives), effective January 1, 2011.As a General Agent, ETA will serve as the single point of contact for Blue Cross and the independent agents that sell its products. ETA will be responsible for coordinating quotes, proposals, and sales for BCNEPA and their independent agents' clients, assistance with training and selling the products, and sales support as needed.Joseph A. Pilla, President of ETA Benefits Group, said, "We are honored to be chosen as one of the selected producers to work with BCNEPA as they enter the small group broker marketplace."Kent Davidson, Vice-President of Sales, BCNEPA, said, "BCNEPA is pleased to be expanding our business and our relationship with local agencies within our 13-county service area."ETA Benefits Group is an independent insurance agency representing over 30 insurance companies including Capital Blue Cross, Highmark Blue Shield, HealthAmerica, Delta Dental, Travelers, Donegal, MetLife, Hartford, and many other top rated health, life, property and casualty insurance carriers.For more information on ETA Benefits Group, contact Joseph A. Pilla, President, at (570) 668-6800 or by email at

joe@etabenefits.com.