Thursday, August 27, 2009

Independent Insurance Agency Celebrates 85 Years with State Auto Insurance

The O’Neill Group is proud to announce that this year marks the 85th anniversary of providing insurance protection to the community along with State Auto Insurance. Columbus, Ohio-based State Auto was founded in 1921. Just three years later, in 1924, the insurance agency which was to eventually become The O’Neill Group of today was appointed by State Auto.

Of the anniversary celebration, Mr. Patrick O’Neill stated “Our rich history and long successful relationship with State Auto reflects the stability we offer our mutual clients. We take our responsibility to protect our clients assets very seriously. Partnering with only the best insurance companies, such as State Auto, allows us to fulfill that responsibility.”

Chairman, President and CEO of State Auto, Bob Restrepo also added, “Eight-five years after our partnership began, The O’Neill Group remains a terrific partner for State Auto and a good friend to the Wadsworth community. The O’Neill Group has grown to become one of our top agencies – an 11-year member of our elite ‘Inner Circle’ group of agencies, which is a tribute to their professional, experienced and dedicated staff. Through their professionalism and commitment to innovation in technology and in the programs and products they offer, they have earned the trust their clients place in them. Northeast Ohio is fortunate to have The O’Neill Group as a resource for insurance services, and State Auto is proud to have called them a partner.”

The O’Neill Group employs 20 people and prides itself on providing the maximum personal and professional insurance protection and best customer service at the most competitive prices. To contact Patrick O’Neill or The O’Neill Group, please visit their website at www.TheONeillGroup.com, or simply call 330-334-1561.

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Exterior Renovation Enhances Downtown Wadsworth

The corner of High Street and Broad is looking more like a younger version of itself these days. That’s thanks to the wonderful restoration of the stately brick building by its current owner, Mr. Patrick O’Neill of The O’Neill Group.

The downtown structure, built nearly one hundred years ago, has gone through several changes through the years which deviated from its intended architectural style.
Along with Whole Day CafĂ©, who also resides in the building, Mr. O’Neill has taken great care and consideration to preserve the structure’s original integrity and character. A new beautiful exterior restoration now tops off the historically accurate interior. The building recently received an exterior face lift which included new windows, window casings and moldings along with a fresh coat of paint. Most noticeably, local contractors removed tired awnings and installed new transom windows to replace the original ones that were covered over by former occupants.

The renovation is also a prime example of how locally owned businesses are a tremendous asset to the economy and to the community. By hiring local businesses to complete the construction and restoration of a piece of Wadsworth history, Mr. O’Neill has made another great investment in the community where he grew up and now operates his business. “I love Wadsworth, the people and the community. As a member of The Downtown Wadsworth, Inc. organization, I feel it is important to lead by example in restoring our building. Along with other local business owners like Bob Thurber, Jack Ollom and Bill Simmons –to name a few- I think we are making a difference in Wadsworth,” said O’Neill.

The O’Neill Group currently employs 20 people from the surrounding area, and prides itself on providing the maximum personal and professional insurance protection and best customer service at the most competitive prices. To contact Patrick O’Neill or The O’Neill Group, please visit their website at www.oneillinsurance.com, or simply call 330-334-1561.