Thursday, March 22, 2012

How Many Can We Feed?

The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank began it's annual Harvest for Hunger food campaign earlier this March, and it will continue through the end of April.  The O'Neill Group has partnered with them to help feed those in need in our own community.  As one of the tag lines say, "it's closer than you think," and we hope to make a difference. 

We have collection bins in our office at 111 High Street in Wadsworth, the only Downtown Wadsworth dropoff point, and we're adding two additional "jean days" to our schedule. For those two scheduled Mondays, all of our team members can wear jeans if they donate $10 to do so.  $10 doesn't sound like much but when you understand that for every $1 the Foodbank can turn it into four meals, it makes a big difference.  Our two days with sixteen employees chipping in $10 each will result in 1,280 meals. 

The O'Neill Group is also offering the option to refer your family and friends.  For each person you send our way, we're donating $25. That equates to 100 meals for just one referral.  Imagine if we received 50 referrals!  That's 5,000 meals for our community! 

We hope you'll stop in, make a donation, bring something for our bins, or send a friend or family member our way. That's how we make a difference together.  Let's just see ... how many can we feed?

O'Neill Welcomes Andrea Ham

Andrea Ham
The O’Neill Group recently hired Andrea Ham from Brunswick, Ohio, as a Commercial Lines Assistant to offer various support in that department. She brings with her a lifetime of volunteer work that includes serving in emergency rooms to delivering community meals once a month with her children. Her professional background comes with a business administration degree from Ball State University and experience in human resources.

“Andrea is an excellent addition to our team,” says Patrick O’Neill, President and CEO of The O’Neill Group. "She's shown intuitive apptitude for this industry and continues to contribute value and insight to the agency in the short time she's been with us."

The O’Neill Group is an independent insurance and risk management consulting agency serving Wadsworth, Ohio, and surrounding areas. To contact Patrick O’Neill or to receive additional information regarding any of The O’Neill Group’s protection programs, please call the office at 330-334-1561, toll-free at 800-334-1561, or visit the company website at
http://www.oneillinsurance.com/.

Monday, January 16, 2012

O'Neill Group Shops for Salvation Army Families


O’Neill Group Shops for Salvation Army Families

Wadsworth, Ohio, December 12, 2011. An annual event for The O’Neill Group since 2001, employees last week divided into groups and shopped local retailers for children and families in need during the Christmas season. The Salvation Army provided the wish lists for each member of the two families along with sizes and preferences. Gift cards to purchase a Christmas dinner for each family were also added to the packages.

“We believe that since we have been blessed in the past year we should share that with families in our community,” said Patrick O’Neill, President and CEO. “This is one of our favorite activities of the year and humbles me that our staff continues to be so eager to participate.” It was in 2001 that the staff agreed to forego their more elaborate Christmas party for a luncheon, thus providing the funds for the annual shopping trips.

The O’Neill Group is an independent insurance agency serving Wadsworth, Ohio, and surrounding areas. To contact Patrick O’Neill, President and CEO, or to receive additional information regarding The O’Neill Group’s insurance protection programs for home, auto, life, health, and business, please call the office at 330-334-1561 or 800-334-1561 or visit the company website at www.oneillinsurance.com.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

O’Neill Welcomes Youngblood

Wadsworth, Ohio, May 10,2011. The O’Neill Group has recently hired Crissy Youngblood from Rittman, Ohio as an Insurance Assistant. Crissy will provide support in the Life & Health department as well as assisting the Commercial Lines team in her new position. She brings with her nearly 10 years of experience in the administrative services area.


“In the short time Crissy has been here, she has shown that she is an excellent addition to our team. Her attention to detail and organizational skills, along with her outstanding professionalism, make her a perfect fit for our agency and for this position,” says Patrick O’Neill, President and CEO of The O’Neill Group.


The O’Neill Group is an independent insurance agency serving Wadsworth, Ohio and surrounding areas. To contact Patrick O’Neill or to receive additional information regarding The O’Neill Group’s insurance protection programs for home, auto, life, health, and business, please call the office at 330-334-1561 or 800-334-1561, or visit the company website at http://www.oneillinsurance.com/.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Brady Earns P&C License

Trisha Brady of The O’Neill Group has earned her Property & Casualty license in the state of Ohio. Currently employed as a Commercial Lines Assistant at the Wadsworth agency, Trisha passed her license examination after successfully completing a state-approved study program.

Trisha’s new licensure ensures that she has a thorough understanding of the principles of insurance, risk management, and expanded customer service skills. The license also adds to The O’Neill Group’s already impressive roster of licensed professionals, putting the agency’s total licensed staff at 13 employees.

“We strongly believe that our staff and their education is a great asset to our agency and to our clients, “ said Patrick O’Neill, President and CEO. “Trisha’s licensure is not only an accomplishment that she can be proud of, but one that our agency is very proud of as well. Trisha has been a wonderful addition to our team!”

The O’Neill Group is an independent insurance agency serving Wadsworth, Ohio and surrounding areas. To contact Patrick O’Neill, President and CEO, or to receive additional information regarding The O’Neill Group’s insurance protection programs for home, auto, life, health, and business, please call the office at 330-334-1561 or 800-334-1561, or visit the company website at http://www.oneillinsurance.com/.

Monday, January 17, 2011

O’Neill Now Offers Selective Insurance Products

Wadsworth, Ohio, January 17, 2011. The O’Neill Group has been appointed by Selective Insurance Company of America (“Selective”) to offer their top-rated insurance products. The agency’s personal lines clients now have access to Selective Insurance for home, auto, flood and umbrella protection. Commercial lines clients (such as wholesalers, social services and institutions, schools, hospitality businesses, contractors, automotive industries, and manufacturers) can also take advantage of Selective’s outstanding coverage offerings through The O’Neill Group.

The O’Neill Group is honored to be associated with yet another highly-rated and civic-minded insurance company. The A.M. Best Company has rated Selective “A+” (Superior) for more than four decades, citing the company’s financial flexibility, favorable market presence and strong franchise value within its targeted regional markets as well as their successful field-based operating model and technology infrastructure. Selective was named to the FORTUNE magazine list of America’s largest corporations, ranking 993 on the overall FORTUNE 1000 list for 2010. The company also places value in corporate citizenship, as does The O’Neill Group, which was named Corporate Citizen of the Year by the Medina County Economic Development Corporation.
The O’Neill Group is an independent insurance agency located in downtown Wadsworth, Ohio. To contact Patrick O’Neill, President and CEO, or to receive additional information regarding The O’Neill Group’s insurance protection programs including Selective’s packages, please call the office at 330-334-1561 or 800-334-1561, or visit the company website at www.oneillinsurance.com.

Monday, December 13, 2010

New Website Aimed at Helping Dentists Manage Risks

Wadsworth, Ohio, December 13, 2010. The O’Neill Group Dentist’s Insurance Division officially announces the launch of their new website, located at http://www.insuredds.com/.

Patrick O’Neill, President and CEO, heads the independent agency’s Dentist Division and played a major role in the design of the website. In addition to offering information on risk management and insurance protection, web users can request additional information on custom-designed Property, General Liability, and Professional Liability insurance packages as well as Group Life and Health for their employees located in any state across the country. Users can also utilize the provided resources page to stay up-to-date on news and developments, and to request their own Dentist’s Risk Management Kit.

The newly designed website is a reflection of Patrick O’Neill and The O’Neill Group’s dedication to protecting dental practices, their employees, their management staff, and the patients that they serve.

The O’Neill Group is an independent insurance agency located in downtown Wadsworth, Ohio. To contact Patrick O’Neill, or to receive additional information regarding The O’Neill Group’s insurance protection programs including Dental Practice Insurance packages, please call the office at 330-334-1561 or 800-334-1561, or visit the company websites at http://www.insuredds.com/ and http://www.oneillinsurance.com/.

Thursday, December 2, 2010

O’Neill Insurance Agency Welcomes Peter Van Auker

Wadsworth, December 2, 2010: The O’Neill Group welcomes Peter Van Auker, a native of Fairlawn, Ohio and graduate of Archbishop Hoban High School in Akron, to its Downtown Wadsworth office. Van Auker, who will serve as an intern with the independent insurance agency, is currently a senior majoring in Finance and Marketing at Ohio University. He is also a student of The Ralph and Luci Schey Sales Centre Program at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.

The Schey Sales Centre was established by the Ohio University Board of Trustees in 1997 to develop and differentiate tomorrow’s sales stars by focusing on core sales competencies. The Centre provides innovative learning both inside and outside the classroom. Students who are accepted to the program may earn a sales certificate upon completion of required classroom work and a sales internship.

The O’Neill Group internship has been preapproved by the university to fulfill Peter’s internship obligations for this year. Along with gaining an understanding of the insurance industry and agency sales, Peter will also complete additional requirements of his certificate program including performing ongoing sales analysis, personal analysis, and academic components of sales training.

Patrick O’Neill, President and CEO, stated, “It is always very special to be able to mentor a young, aspiring salesperson and help give them the training and experience they need to succeed in the future. Our agency places a high value on education, and we are happy to help contribute to Pete obtaining his University Sales Certificate.”

Peter’s internship is scheduled to last approximately five weeks in which time he will hone his sales skills with the Commercial Lines Department including supporting Patrick O’Neill with sales initiatives, as well as provide assistance to the Personal Lines and Life & Health divisions as necessary.

The O’Neill Group offers custom-designed insurance programs from many top-rated companies. To contact Patrick O’Neill, Peter Van Auker, or another representative of Personal Lines, Commercial Lines, or Life and Health, call 330-334-1561 or toll-free 800-334-1561. The O’Neill Group can also be found online at www.oneillinsurance.com.

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Corporate Citizen of the Year Distinction Given to The O’Neill Group



Wadsworth, November 4, 2010: The O’Neill Group has been honored by the Medina County Economic Development Corporation and sponsors Westfield Bank and COSE, with the title of “Corporate Citizen of the Year – Company” during the 2010 Medina County Business Awards (MCBA) presentation.

MCBA strives to recognize businesses and individuals that have achieved significant and positive results in terms of innovation, investment, sustainability and community involvement. This award honors the Medina County company that goes well beyond the minimum expectation of community service and was established to recognize outstanding civic contributions made to the Medina County community. The award encourages businesses that maintain a charitable environment and recognizes that all efforts by businesses both large and small make a difference in and around one’s community. The other finalists in this category were Buehlers Fresh Foods in Brunswick and Medina Hospital, a Cleveland Clinic Hospital.

Patrick O’Neill, President and CEO of The O’Neill Group accepted the award on behalf of the agency on October 28, 2010, at a ceremony held at Blair Center in Westfield Center, Ohio. A plaque with The O’Neill Group’s 2010 designation was presented by MCBA along with special certificates of recognition from John Boccieri, U.S. Representative, and Congresswoman Betty Sutton. This award comes on the heels of recent recognition of The O’Neill Group by Crain’s Cleveland Business and previous honors as the “Outstanding Business of the Year” by the Wadsworth Chamber of Commerce.

“It is a truly unexpected honor,” stated Patrick O’Neill of the award. “We feel very grateful to have even been considered as a nominee, let alone receive the award. Our team could not be more thrilled that their charitable efforts not only help those in our community who need it most, but have been recognized by the Medina County Business Awards this year.”

The O’Neill Group offers custom-designed insurance programs from many top-rated companies. To contact the management team or a representative of the Personal Lines, Commercial Lines, or Life and Health Departments, please call 330-334-1561 or toll-free 800-334-1561. The O’Neill Group can also be found online at http://www.oneillinsurance.com/.



Photo: Patrick O'Neill and Wadsworth Mayor, Robin L. Laubaugh

Monday, November 1, 2010

The O’Neill Group Listed In Crain’s Cleveland Business

Wadsworth, October 29, 2010: The O’Neill Group has made the Crain’s Cleveland Business Magazine Business List, which recognizes the top insurance agencies by number of licensed employees for the second consecutive year.

The O’Neill Group, an independent insurance agency in Wadsworth, Ohio, was ranked number 25 on the Crain’s list for 2010, one higher than their number 26 ranking in 2009. Licensed employees include Patrick O’Neill, President and CEO; Tom Van Auker, Executive Vice President; Jody Maibach, Chief Operating Officer; and Lori Bennett, Controller, as well as commercial and personal lines specialists.

“In a down economy, we couldn’t be prouder that we continue to grow and build our business,” said Patrick O’Neill. “We’re so happy that our efforts to provide continuing education, certifications and licensing are recognized by a publication such as Crain’s Cleveland Business. The 2010 ranking is really a testament to the quality of our staff - something we believe is greatly beneficial to all of our clients as well.”

The O’Neill Group offers custom-designed insurance programs from many top-rated companies. To contact the management team or a representative of Personal Lines, Commercial Lines, or Life and Health, call 330-334-1561 or toll-free 800-334-1561. The O’Neill Group can also be found online at www.oneillinsurance.com.

Monday, October 18, 2010

Candlelight Walk; Letters from Santa

Wadsworth, October 18, 2010: The O’Neill Group announces its participation in the annual Downtown Wadsworth Candlelight Walk. The FREE event takes place on the historic square in Wadsworth on Friday, November 19, 2010. Festivities begin at 6:00 in the evening.

The independent insurance agency will once again accept reservations to receive letters from Santa. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and friends are encouraged to bring their favorite child’s name and address so they may receive a personalized letter from Santa Claus in time for Christmas. A small donation is suggested for this activity and will go to the Wadsworth Salvation Army to benefit a needy family to help make their Christmas a reality.

Representatives of The O’Neill Group will be on hand during the Candlelight Walk to answer questions, provide treats and refreshments, and offer tours of the recently renovated historic office building located at 111 High Street.

The O’Neill Group offers custom-designed insurance programs from many top-rated companies. To contact the office about the Candlelight Walk, or to speak with a representative of Personal Lines, Commercial Lines, or Life and Health, call 330-334-1561 or toll-free 800-334-1561. The O’Neill Group can also be found online at http://www.oneillinsurance.com/.

Monday, October 4, 2010

Cepik Celebrating 16th Anniversary

Wadsworth, October 4, 2010: Vickie Cepik, Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), is celebrating sixteen years of employment with The O’Neill Group, an independent insurance agency in Wadsworth, Ohio.

Vickie has worked with Patrick O’Neill, President and CEO of the independent insurance agency, since 1994. Her current title is Personal Lines Protection Specialist and duties include designing complete insurance policies, managing risks, and providing superior customer service. Vickie has a thorough understanding of risks and exposures and a deep commitment to providing quality, proactive services and to continuing her education in the insurance industry.

“We are proud to have someone like Vickie on our team. Her hard work and dedication to our company and to our clients is truly a stand-out. Clients love to deal with her because she is so experienced and because she is so helpful and diligent in her duties,” said Patrick O’Neill.

The O’Neill Group offers custom-designed Personal and Commercial insurance programs as well as Life and Health insurance for individuals and groups from many top-rated companies. To contact Patrick O’Neill, President and CEO, Vickie Cepik, or another representative of the group, please call 330-334-1561 or toll-free 800-334-1561, or visit them online at www.oneillinsurance.com.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

The O’Neill Group Nominated for Corporate Citizen of The Year

Wadsworth, September 1, 2010: The O’Neill Group, an independent insurance agency located in Wadsworth, Ohio, has been nominated for the Medina County Corporate Citizen of the Year for 2010.

The nomination came earlier this week from the offices of the Medina County Economic Development Corporation. Michelle Masica, CEO of the Wadsworth Chamber of Commerce, posed the nomination of the agency, citing their support of the local community, outstanding customer service, and their core values as reasons for the nomination nod. The honor also follows The O’Neill Group’s announcement to once again sponsor the Siffrin, Inc. Golf Outing, and the creation of a new community page on their website: http://www.oneillinsurance.com/.

Awards will be delivered on October 28, 2010 at the Blair Center in Westfield Center, Ohio. The award will ultimately be presented to the Medina County company that best exhibits the criteria of providing civic contributions to the community, makes charitable efforts, and encourages community involvement.

The O’Neill Group offers custom-designed Personal and Commercial insurance programs as well as Life and Health insurance for individuals and groups from top-rated companies. To contact Patrick O’Neill, President and CEO, please call The O’Neill Group at 330-334-1561 or toll-free 800-334-1561. You can also visit them online at http://www.oneillinsurance.com/.

Monday, August 9, 2010

The O’Neill Group to Sponsor Non-Profit Golf Outing

Wadsworth, August 9, 2010: The O’Neill Group has committed to being the title sponsor for the 5th Annual Siffrin, Inc. Golf Outing held on October 4, 2010. This is the second year that the independent insurance agency located in Wadsworth, Ohio will be sponsoring the event.

“The 2009 event was such a great success, we could not pass up the opportunity to help Siffrin raise money again this year. The entire event is first-class and the outing is a lot of fun, too,” said Patrick O’Neill, President and CEO of The O’Neill Group. “This year, The O’Neill Group hopes to help Siffrin raise even more money for their worthy cause.”

Siffrin, Inc. is a non-profit agency that provides support services to people with disabilities in the Medina, Summit and Wayne County areas. This year’s event will be held at the prestigious Brookside Country Club in Canton, Ohio, and will directly benefit Siffrin’s Bridge Adult Day Services. Golf foursome registrations, individual sponsorships opportunities, and donations are still being accepted for the October outing.

The O’Neill Group offers custom-designed Personal and Commercial insurance programs as well as Life and Health insurance for individuals and groups from top-rated companies. To contact Patrick O’Neill or to learn more about the Siffrin, Inc. Golf Outing, please call The O’Neill Group at 330-334-1561 or toll-free 800-334-1561. You can also visit them online at www.oneillinsurance.com and www.siffrin.com.

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Trisha Brady Joins The O'Neill Group

The O’Neill Group, an Independent Insurance Agency in Wadsworth, announces the addition of Trisha Brady to its staff as a Commercial Lines Assistant. Trisha joins the agency after her recent graduation from The Ohio State University and currently resides in Wadsworth, Ohio. The group designs Property and Casualty Insurance as well as Life and Health Programs for both Commercial and Personal Lines clients. The O’Neill Group was recently named “Outstanding Business of the Year” by the Wadsworth Chamber of Commerce.

Friday, June 4, 2010

Smith Earns CISR Designation

Wadsworth, June 4, 2010: The designation of Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) has been conferred upon Kathy Smith, a Personal Lines Assistant at The O’Neill Group, an Independent Insurance Agency located in Wadsworth, Ohio. The designation follows her successful completion of a professional insurance education program sponsored by the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors.

The CISR designation represents a comprehensive understanding of risks and exposures by the professional who has earned it. This achievement confirms that Kathy has passed a series of written exams and has made a commitment to continuing education in the insurance industry. It also further signifies The O’Neill Group’s company-wide commitment to providing quality, proactive services to all of its clients.

The O’Neill Group offers custom-designed Personal and Commercial insurance programs as well as Life and Health insurance for individuals and groups from top-rated companies. To contact Patrick O’Neill, President and CEO, Kathy Smith, CISR, or another representative of the group, please call 330-334-1561 or toll-free 800-334-1561, or visit them online at www.oneillinsurance.com.

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

New Website Aimed at Helping Charter Schools

Wadsworth, Ohio, June 1, 2010. The O’Neill Group Charter School Division officially announces the launch of their Charter School Insurance website, located at www.charterschoolinsurance.com.

Thomas Van Auker, who heads the agency’s Charter School Insurance Division and holds the prestigious designation of Certified School Risk Manager (CSRM), played a major role in the re-design of the website. In addition to offering information on risk management and insurance protection, web users can request additional information on custom-designed Property, Auto, and Liability insurance packages as well as Group Life and Health for their employees located in Ohio or in any other state across the country. Users can also use the provided link to the new Charter School Insurance Blog to stay up-to-date on charter school news and developments.

Tom’s designation of Certified School Risk Manager confirms his commitment to excel in the area of Charter School Insurance and to provide the highest quality professional insurance programs to Charter Schools. The newly designed website is a reflection of Tom’s dedication to protecting school employees, school boards and management companies that oversee them, and the students who attend them.

The O’Neill Group is an independent insurance agency located in Downtown Wadsworth, Ohio. To contact Tom Van Auker, or to receive additional information regarding The O’Neill Group’s insurance protection programs including Charter School Insurance packages, please call the office at 330-334-1561 or 800-334-1561, or visit the company websites at www.charterschoolinsurance.com and www.oneillinsurance.com.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Alishusky Joins The O'Neill Group

The O’Neill Group, an insurance agency based in Wadsworth, welcomes Joy Alishusky to its outstanding service staff. Joy joins the agency as a Life and Health Service Specialist and is licensed in the State of Ohio. She resides in Wadsworth, Ohio with her family.

The O’Neill Group specializes in providing insurance protection for both Business and Personal Lines clients, including Life and Health Insurance for groups and individuals. The O’Neill Group was recently named “Outstanding Business of the Year” by the Wadsworth Chamber of Commerce. To contact the agency, please call 330-334-1561 or 800-334-1561.

Monday, April 5, 2010

Krska Earns CISR Designation

Wadsworth, April 5, 2010: The designation of Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) has been conferred upon Tracey Krska, a Personal Lines Assistant at The O’Neill Group, following her successful completion of a professional insurance education program sponsored by the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors.

The CISR designation represents a comprehensive understanding of risks and exposures by the professional who has earned it. This achievement implies that the representative has passed a series of written exams and has made a commitment to continuing education. The designation that Tracey has earned further signifies The O’Neill Group’s belief and commitment to providing high-level, proactive services to its personal lines clients.

The O’Neill Group is an Independent Insurance Agency located in Downtown Wadsworth, Ohio, and employs Personal and Commercial Protection Specialists as well as Life and Health Specialists. To contact Patrick O’Neill, President and CEO, Tracey Krska, CISR, or another representative of the group, please call 330-334-1561/800-334-1561, or visit them online at www.oneillinsurance.com

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Van Auker Earns CSRM Designation

Wadsworth, Ohio, March 23, 2010. Thomas P. Van Auker of The O’Neill Group has recently received the prestigious insurance designation of Certified School Risk Manager. The CSRM designation implies that Tom has further committed to excel in the area of Charter School Insurance and to provide the highest quality professional insurance programs to Charter School clients. The designation is conferred upon insurance professionals who complete all five courses in measuring, handling, funding and administering school risks, pass all of the course examinations and commit to meeting annual continuing education requirements to stay up-to-date with the ever-changing needs of charter, public and private schools. Tom is currently one of only an elite few nationwide to have earned the CSRM designation from The National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research.

Tom heads the agency’s Charter School Insurance Division, which supplies custom-designed Property, Auto, and Liability insurance packages as well as Group Life and Health to schools in Ohio and other states across the country. In addition to planning, servicing and maintaining The O’Neill Group’s school accounts, he oversees other Commercial Lines accounts as well as serves as the company’s Executive Vice President.

The O’Neill Group is an independent insurance agency located in Wadsworth, Ohio. To contact Tom Van Auker, or to receive additional information regarding The O’Neill Group’s insurance protection programs, please call 330-334-1561 or 800-334-1561, or visit the company website at http://www.oneillinsurance.com/.