Owner
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Charlie Longen is the owner of Longen Group, LLC. Seeing an opportunity to integrate tradition and experience with innovative business practices, Charlie launched this agency with the goal to provide superior client service and offer an efficient, reliable and accessible insurance experience for the many businesses and families we serve. Charlie’s longstanding relationships with both national and regional insurance partners are an essnential component of the continuing growth of the Longen agency. Charlie is proud to work alongside his sons Timothy Longen and Connor Longen to offer clients a modern insurance experience.
Before building this agency Charlie was the founding owner of AIS Insurance Group, Inc. which he started in Drexel Hill in 1990 and where he served as CEO for 30 years. He was instrumental in growing the agency from initially offering only auto insurance to eventually offering a full line of commercial and personal insurance products. Prior to that he was a Registered Representative at The Prudential Insurance Company. Charlie has over 40 years of experience in the insurance industry with extensive experience advising clients on their unique risk management needs.
Charlie has devoted more than 40 years to youth sports. Currently he is Varsity Assistant Coach of Baseball at Friends’ Central School. He has also coached varsity baseball at Archbishop Carroll High School and Monsignor Bonner-Prendergast High School. Prior to that he coached at Newtown Edgmont Little League and Broomall Newtown Babe Ruth. In addition, he was a referee for Philadelphia Catholic League Football for 17 years. He is a former member of the Advisory Board at Bonner Prendergast High School.
Charlie is a member of the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce and the Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce. He is also a member of the National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research. He has been a member of IA&B for many years.
Whether in coaching or through his businesses, Charlie is always encouraging students and young professionals to develop goals and strive to do their best. Over the years he has provided internships and jobs to students and young professionals, including several former student athletes. Charlie enjoys helping young people gain experience in the insurance business.
Charlie was raised in Collingdale and currently resides in Newtown Square.
Education
B.S. in Finance, Saint Joseph’s University
Monsignor Bonner High School
Certifications and Designations
Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC)
Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), The American College
