Dobina Insurance Agency INC
Based on public information · Profile not yet claimedIndependent agency
Offices: Akron · OhioOwnership history
- Ownership change documented · 2019 · Mike Dobina In 2019 Mike officially took over as owner with his brother Bryan Dobina.
Historical event. Not a sale signal, and it does not rule out future candidacy if new evidence supports it.
Dobina Insurance Agency INC is an independent insurance agency licensed in Akron, OH. Lines listed: Auto, Home, Life, and Business Insurance. Founding or history: More than 35 years. Agency Match assessments based on public information: Mentorship & Peer Connections low; Business Partnerships low. 22 publicly sourced facts with links.
How we determined the info on this profile
- License record: taken from the state license roster.
- Offices: based on offices listed on the agency's website. More than one office can count toward the Looking to Buy score.
- Lines of business: based on text on the agency's website. They can count toward the Strategic Partnership score.
- Leadership: based on text on the agency's website. It can count toward the Mentorship & Peer Connection score.
- Carrier partnerships: based on carriers named on the agency's website and on carrier logos on the agency's website.
- Looking to Buy: not enough public facts for a score.
- Open to Selling: not enough public facts for a score.
- Mentorship & Peer Connections: scored from public signs of leadership, teaching and association ties.
- Business Partnerships: scored from carrier logos on the agency's website and from other public facts.
Research
Detailed profile
Geography
1 documented offices
Ownership events
None documented
Ownership
Not confirmed
Agency Match assessments
Agency Match uses public information and a proprietary scoring model to identify possible business opportunities. Ratings indicate potential, not confirmed interest, unless explicitly noted.
Looking to Buy
Insufficient EvidencePublic signs the agency buys or absorbs other agencies: past acquisitions, growth by acquisition, added offices and the depth to integrate a book.
Why: Three or more named leaders; public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry
- Three or more named leaders · Bryan Dobina, Agency Ownerdobinainsurance.com
- Public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry · More than 35 yearsdobinainsurance.com
What this rating was based on (2 factors)
Based on public information. Points come from a fixed rubric. The score is a sum of points, not a probability. Confidence is shown separately and does not change the rating.
- Three or more named leaders (supporting)+10 pts
- Bryan Dobina, Agency Ownerdobinainsurance.com
- Mike Dobina, Agency Ownerdobinainsurance.com
- Mike Dobina, Ownerdobinainsurance.com
- Bryan Dobina, Ownerdobinainsurance.com
- Public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry (supporting)+5 pts
- More than 35 yearsdobinainsurance.com
Total: 15 points → Insufficient Evidence: a rating needs at least two facts including one core factor for this assessment.
Confidence (separate from the rating): not given without a rating · 5 facts from 1 website.
Not known publicly: Whether the agency is buying now and at what size; Financing and integration capacity.
Open to Selling
Acquisition Research Fit
Low · 2Acquisition Research Fit is low. About 35 years of operations are described, without a formation year. The rating stays Low because years in operation and size are a business profile, not a transition. This is not a statement that the agency wants to sell.
- About 35 years of operations are described, without a formation year. Inferred · +2 ptsdobinainsurance.com
Confidence: low. Separate from the rating.
Not on file: Owner tenure is not established; No internal succession document; Confirmed sale interest is unknown.
Confirmed sale interest: Unknown
Mentorship & Peer Connections
Low · 30Public signs of industry standing and willingness to share know-how: association leadership, teaching, memberships, recognition and tenure.
Agency Match score: 30/100 · Medium confidence: 3+ public facts
Why: Insurance or business association membership; public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry; three or more named leaders
- Insurance or business association membership · Member of IIABA, PIA, Green Chamber of Commerce, Boston University Academydobinainsurance.com
- Public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry · More than 35 yearsdobinainsurance.com
- Three or more named leaders · Bryan Dobina, Agency Ownerdobinainsurance.com
What this rating was based on (3 factors)
Based on public information. Points come from a fixed rubric. The score is a sum of points, not a probability. Confidence is shown separately and does not change the rating.
- Insurance or business association membership+15 pts
- Member of IIABA, PIA, Green Chamber of Commerce, Boston University Academydobinainsurance.com
- Public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry (supporting)+10 pts
- More than 35 yearsdobinainsurance.com
- Three or more named leaders (supporting)+5 pts
- Bryan Dobina, Agency Ownerdobinainsurance.com
- Mike Dobina, Agency Ownerdobinainsurance.com
- Mike Dobina, Ownerdobinainsurance.com
- Bryan Dobina, Ownerdobinainsurance.com
Total: 30 points → Agency Match score 30/100, rated Low (High at 60+, Medium at 35+).
Confidence (separate from the rating): Medium confidence: 3+ public facts · 6 facts from 1 website.
Not known publicly: Whether the principals want to mentor or be mentored.
Business Partnerships
Low · 25Public signs the agency would complement others: niche specialties, referral or partner relationships, broad carrier access, both personal and commercial lines, and regional reach.
Agency Match score: 25/100 · Medium confidence: 3+ public facts
Why: Three or more carriers named; several documented lines of business
- Three or more carriers named · Represents Erie Insurancedobinainsurance.com
- Several documented lines of business · Auto, Home, Life, and Business Insurancedobinainsurance.com
What this rating was based on (2 factors)
Based on public information. Points come from a fixed rubric. The score is a sum of points, not a probability. Confidence is shown separately and does not change the rating.
- Three or more carriers named+15 pts
- Represents Erie Insurancedobinainsurance.com
- Progressivedobinainsurance.com
- Foremostdobinainsurance.com
- American Moderndobinainsurance.com
- Several documented lines of business (supporting)+10 pts
- Auto, Home, Life, and Business Insurancedobinainsurance.com
- Auto, Home, Life, and Business Insurancedobinainsurance.com
- Auto, Home, Life, and Business Insurancedobinainsurance.com
Total: 25 points → Agency Match score 25/100, rated Low (High at 60+, Medium at 35+).
Confidence (separate from the rating): Medium confidence: 3+ public facts · 7 facts from 1 website.
Not known publicly: Which partnerships the agency would welcome; Carrier appointments not published online.
Record & channel
Ohio resident business-entity license (NPN 7556686), licensed at Akron, OH
gateway.insurance.ohio.govIndependent agency
“We are an Independent Agency in Akron, Ohio , free to choose the best carrier for your insurance needs.”dobinainsurance.com
Not confirmed. Names on a website or license are not treated as proof of who owns the agency.
Website: www.dobinainsurance.com
Locations & footprint
Akron, Ohio
Operating office
Documented offices are not necessarily the full service area. Acquisitions do not establish additional offices.
Highlights
People & affiliations
Bryan Dobina Agency Owner
Mike Dobina Agency Owner
In 2019 Mike officially took over as owner with his brother Bryan Dobina.
In 2019 Bryan officially took over as owner with his brother Mike Dobina.
Member of IIABA, PIA, Green Chamber of Commerce, Boston University Academy
Names & entities
Legal name on license record
Facts from published sources (22 verified)
Akron, Ohio 44312
“Dobina Insurance Agency 3465 South Arlington Road Suite B Akron , Ohio 44312”dobinainsurance.com
Independent Agency
“We are an Independent Agency in Akron, Ohio , free to choose the best carrier for your insurance needs.”dobinainsurance.com
More than 35 years
“For more than 35 years, our agency has provided auto/car insurance, homeowners insurance, business/commercial insurance, and life insurance for our clients.”dobinainsurance.com
Auto, Home, Life, and Business Insurance
“Dobina Insurance Agency specializes in auto, home, life, and business insurance.”dobinainsurance.com
Represents Erie Insurance
“Specializing In Erie Insurance Erie Insurance has been helping customers since 1925 with their auto, home, business, and life insurance needs.”dobinainsurance.com
Akron, Ohio 44312
“Dobina Insurance Agency 3465 South Arlington Road Suite B Akron , Ohio 44312”dobinainsurance.com
Independent Agency
“We are an Independent Agency in Akron, Ohio, free to choose the best carrier for your insurance needs.”dobinainsurance.com
Auto, Home, Life, and Business Insurance
“Dobina Insurance Agency specializes in auto, home, life, and business insurance for all of Ohio”dobinainsurance.com
Ohio, including Akron, Canton, Massillon, Green, Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Medina, Bath, and Kent
“Dobina Insurance Agency specializes in auto, home, life, and business insurance for all of Ohio, including Akron, Canton, Massillon, Green, Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Medina, Bath, and Kent.”dobinainsurance.com
Member of IIABA, PIA, Green Chamber of Commerce, Boston University Academy
“Professional Associations Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America, Inc. (IIABA) National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) Community Associations Green Chamber of Commerce Boston University Academy (BUA)”dobinainsurance.com
Akron, Ohio 44312
“Dobina Insurance Agency 3465 South Arlington Road Suite B Akron , Ohio 44312”dobinainsurance.com
Mike Dobina, Owner
“In 2019 Mike officially took over as owner with his brother Bryan Dobina.”dobinainsurance.com
Bryan Dobina, Owner
“In 2019 Bryan officially took over as owner with his brother Mike Dobina.”dobinainsurance.com
Auto, Home, Life, and Business Insurance
“Dobina Insurance Agency specializes in auto, home, life, and business insurance for all of Ohio”dobinainsurance.com
Ohio, including Akron, Canton, Massillon, Green, Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Medina, Bath, and Kent
“for all of Ohio, including Akron, Canton, Massillon, Green, Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Medina, Bath, and Kent.”dobinainsurance.com
Ownership event: Mike Dobina In 2019 Mike officially took over as owner with his brother Bryan Dobina.
“Mike Dobina In 2019 Mike officially took over as owner with his brother Bryan Dobina.”dobinainsurance.com
Ownership event: Bryan Dobina In 2019 Bryan officially took over as owner with his brother Mike Dobina.
“Bryan Dobina In 2019 Bryan officially took over as owner with his brother Mike Dobina.”dobinainsurance.com