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Eric Poe
Born1972 (age 53–54)
EducationJuris Doctor
Bachelor of Science
Alma materUniversity of Colorado Boulder
Seton Hall University School of Law
OccupationsBusiness executive, attorney
Known forCURE Auto Insurance (CEO)
Websiteeric-poe.com

Eric Poe (born 1972) is an American business executive and attorney. He is the chief executive officer of CURE Auto Insurance, a New Jersey-based auto insurance company.[1][2][3]

Early life and education

Poe earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from the University of Colorado Boulder in 1994. Later, in 2002 he received his Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law.[4] He is a licensed attorney and a certified public accountant.[5]

Career

Poe joined CURE Auto Insurance and NJ PURE Insurance in 1994.[6] He previously served as the company’s chief operating officer[7][8][9] before being appointed chief executive officer.[10][11] During this period, CURE Auto Insurance expanded to more than 400 employees and extended its services to Pennsylvania[12], and in July 2021 expanded into Michigan following the passage of Michigan's 2019 no-fault auto insurance reform law.[13][14]

Poe has testified before the United States House Committee on Financial Services in 2008 and 2020 on issues related to auto insurance scoring and affordability.[15][16]

Awards and recognition

Poe received NJBIZ's 40 Under 40 award in 2004[6], the Commitment and Achievement Award from the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey in 2019[17][18], NJBIZ 's Leaders in Law award in 2021[19], and was included in the Philadelphia Business Journal's Most Admired CEOs list in 2025.[20]

References

  1. Livengood, Chad (July 1, 2021). "How a tiny New Jersey insurer is trying to break into Michigan's auto insurance market". Crain's Detroit Business. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
  2. Cain, Carol. "CURE insurance CEO on what's costing drivers: Not choosing PIP wisely". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 2026-02-08.
  3. Cain, Carol (May 5, 2025). "Michigan Matters: Catching up with Bob Riney, Kevin Guskiewicz and Eric Poe". CBS Detroit. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
  4. "Driving Change: How Eric S. Poe Is Reshaping Auto Insurance Policies?". bignewsnetwork.com. 17 March 2025. Retrieved 2026-02-08.
  5. "Eric Poe Is Changing the Rules and Refusing to Back Down". San Francisco Examiner. 2025-06-13. Retrieved 2026-02-08.
  6. "NJBIZ Honors PURE's Poe with 'Under 40' Award". Insurance Journal. March 19, 2004. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
  7. Pizzutillo, Rich (2018-03-09). "N.J. auto insurer laughs at critics who don't appreciate his commercials". ROI-NJ. Retrieved 2026-02-08.
  8. Gelles, Jeff (2013-09-15). "Jeff Gelles: 'Sticky' customers drive auto-insurance rates up". Inquirer.com. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
  9. Mastrull, Diane (2008-12-03). "New car insurer in Pa. denounces 'unfair' practices". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 2026-06-05.
  10. Cain, Carol (May 5, 2025). "Michigan Matters: Catching up with Bob Riney, Kevin Guskiewicz and Eric Poe". CBS Detroit. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
  11. "CURE CEO Eric Poe throws out ceremonial Detroit Tigers first pitch to pitcher Tarik Skubal". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2026-02-08.
  12. Watson, Rachel (August 30, 2023). "CURE auto insurer opens office in Bedrock riverfront complex". Crain's Detroit Business. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
  13. Livengood, Chad (August 30, 2023). "CURE Auto Insurance opens Detroit office with 60 employees". The Detroit News. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
  14. Duffy, Mike (August 30, 2023). "Many say opening of CURE Auto Insurance's new Detroit office gives insurance equity to policyholders". WXYZ Detroit. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
  15. Johnson, Brett (October 5, 2022). "Still fighting: CURE's Poe was forced to adapt to policies he hates, but that doesn't mean he has to accept them quietly". ROI-NJ. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
  16. Cain, Carol (April 24, 2024). "Michigan Matters: PNC & CURE Auto Insurance stepping up to impact Metro Detroit". CBS Detroit. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
  17. Pizzutillo, Rich (February 26, 2019). "CURE's Poe honored by African American chamber". ROI-NJ. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
  18. Cutts, Evan (2019-03-05). "The AACCNJ Presents Eric Poe With 'Economic And Social Justice Ally Award' - Color Magazine". Color Magazine. Archived from the original on 2025-04-19. Retrieved 2026-02-08.
  19. Lindner, Linda (April 6, 2021). "NJBIZ announces 2021 Leaders in Law honorees". NJBIZ. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
  20. L. Arnold, Stephanie (December 11, 2025). "Most Admired CEOs 2025". Philadelphia Business Journal. Retrieved February 8, 2026.

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