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/.

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/.

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.

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.

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/.

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/.

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.

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.

The O’Neill Group Named Outstanding Business of the Year

The O’Neill Group was awarded the prestigious title of “Outstanding Business of the Year” at the 30th Annual Rosie Awards held by the Wadsworth Ohio Chamber of Commerce on February 24, 2010.

The independent insurance agency, whose offices are located on the Historic Square in Downtown Wadsworth, offers personal, commercial and life and health insurance packages from top-rated companies. The agency prides itself on being a proactive services company with a strong focus on supplying clients with customized protection plans as well as superior products and services.

Jody Maibach, Chief Operating Officer of the agency, offered that the honor is “something that all of our employees should be proud of. This award is really a testament to our protection team’s expertise and to all of our dedicated office staff’s customer relationship skills and involvement in the Wadsworth community. It is really an accomplishment.”

President and CEO of The O’Neill Group, Patrick O’Neill was also recognized at the Rosie Awards for the renovation he accomplished along with Whole Day Café owners, Theresa and Mark LaDu. The O’Neill Building, which houses both The O’Neill Group offices and Whole Day Café, was given a historically-accurate facelift which included transom windows, awning removal, new window casings and trim, new signs and fresh paint. O’Neill took home the Rosie Award for a Business Renovation or Restoration under $300,000 for his efforts.

Patrick O’Neill stated, “It is really nice to know that our efforts do not go unnoticed in our community. We were nominated with some other very fine local companies, so we are especially proud to be presented with plaques for Outstanding Business and Best Renovation Project.”

To contact Patrick O’Neill, Jody Maibach, or a member of The O’Neill Group staff, or to receive additional information regarding their products and services, please call 330-334-1561 or 800-334-1561 or visit the company website at www.oneillinsurance.com.

Letter from Santa Fundraiser

The O'Neill Group is offering Letters from Santa for just $5.00, with all proceeds to benefit Downtown Wadsworth, Inc., a non-profit dedicated to preserving the square. Simply stop in The O'Neill Group office located at 111 High Street during The Candlelight Walk on November 20, 2009 to reserve a letter for your child.

The Downtown Wadsworth, Ohio Candlelight Walk
November 20th, 2009 (The weekend before Thanksgiving.)
6:00 p.m until 9:00 p.m. on the square.

Bennett Celebrates 10 Years as Controller for The O’Neill Group

Wadsworth, Ohio. October 1, 2009. Lori Bennett will celebrate her 10th anniversary with The O’Neill Group this year. Lori is responsible for the financial reporting and financial management of the agency, along with managing personnel and workflow of the administrative staff. She also assists in the Life and Health Department, including marketing group health and new business sales.

Lori attended the University of Akron where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. She worked as a Controller in the trucking and manufacturing industries before entering the insurance industry with The O’Neill Group in 1999 where she obtained her Life and Health license.

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 Lori, Patrick O’Neill, President, or another representative of The O’Neill Group, please visit their website at http://www.theoneillgroup.com/, or simply call 330-334-1561.

The O’Neill Group to Sponsor Siffrin, Inc. Golf Outing

The O’Neill Group is proud to announce that they are the presenting sponsor for the Fourth Annual Siffrin, Inc. Golf Outing at Glenmoor Country Club, a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course. The outing will be held on October 5th, 2009, and proceeds will go to expand the adult day services that Siffrin offers.

The golf outing is an important fundraiser for Siffrin, a non-profit organization that extends services to improve the lives of over 300 individuals with developmental disabilities in Stark, Summit, Mahoning, Trumbull, Tuscarawas, Portage and Wayne counties.

The O’Neill Group specializes in writing insurance policies that offer maximum protection for both personal and business assets. The group, which consists of O’Neill Insurance Agency, DiCresce Insurance Agency, Elliot Insurance Agency and O’Neill Financial Services is dedicated to providing the superior customer and community service, and contributes to several local charities including Siffrin, Inc., Hospice and Palative Care of Greater Wayne County, One-In-Six Foundation, and the Ray-Ray Foundation.

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.

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 Café, 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.