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/.

Friday, March 12, 2010

The O’Neill Group to Attend W.G. Dairy Supply Open House

The O’Neill Group insurance agency will be on hand for the up-coming Open House hosted by W.G. Dairy Supply on March 16, 2010. The Open House will run from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., at W.G. Dairy Supply Incorporated’s facility located at 12993 Cleveland Road in Creston, Ohio.

Representatives of The O’Neill Group will be on hand during the event to answer questions about their insurance products and services for the commercial farming and agri-business industries. Attendees are encouraged to bring questions or concerns about personal auto and property coverage as well.

The O’Neill Group, an independent insurance agency in Wadsworth, Ohio, employs both Personal and Commercial Protection Specialists with superior competence in supplying insurance policies that protect the assets and financial resources of its clients. To contact The O’Neill Group or to receive additional information, please call 330-334-1561 or 800-334-1561 or visit the company website at www.oneillinsurance.com.

For more information about W.G. Dairy Supply or their products and services, please call their offices at 330-435-6522 or 800-821-3952.

Friday, February 26, 2010

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.