Shafer Insurance Agency INC
Based on public information · Profile not yet claimedLicensed agency · channel not confirmed
Offices: Cambridge · OhioOwnership history
- Ownership change documented · 2020 · Mindy Eltringham became sole owner
Historical event. Not a sale signal, and it does not rule out future candidacy if new evidence supports it.
Shafer Insurance Agency INC is a licensed insurance agency licensed in Cambridge, OH. Lines listed: Personal & Commercial Insurance, Auto, Home, Life, Farm. Founding or history: 1900. Agency Match assessments based on public information: Business Partnerships medium. 27 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.
- Looking to Buy: not enough public facts for a score.
- Open to Selling: not enough public facts for a score.
- Mentorship & Peer Connections: not enough public facts for a score.
- Business Partnerships: scored from specialties, markets and carriers published on the agency's website.
Research
Detailed profile
Geography
1 documented offices
Ownership events
1
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 · Mindy Eltringham, Ownershaferinsagency.com
- Public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry · 1900shaferinsagency.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
- Mindy Eltringham, Ownershaferinsagency.com
- Leadership: Mindy Eltringham Owner / Senior Agentshaferinsagency.com
- Leadership: Laura Walker Agentshaferinsagency.com
- Leadership: Shannon Shiflett Agentshaferinsagency.com
- Leadership: Deb Brown Brand Ambassadorshaferinsagency.com
- Public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry (supporting)+5 pts
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 · 6 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 · 8Acquisition Research Fit is low. Formation year 1900 is on a verified record (126 years in operation). 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.
- Formation year 1900 is on a verified record (126 years in operation). Verified · +8 ptsshaferinsagency.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
Insufficient EvidencePublic signs of industry standing and willingness to share know-how: association leadership, teaching, memberships, recognition and tenure.
Why: Public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry; public history of 30+ years in business or in the industry; three or more named leaders
- Public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry · 1900shaferinsagency.com
- Public history of 30+ years in business or in the industry · 1900shaferinsagency.com
- Three or more named leaders · Mindy Eltringham, Ownershaferinsagency.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.
- Public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry (supporting)+10 pts
- Public history of 30+ years in business or in the industry (supporting)+5 pts
- Three or more named leaders (supporting)+5 pts
- Mindy Eltringham, Ownershaferinsagency.com
- Leadership: Mindy Eltringham Owner / Senior Agentshaferinsagency.com
- Leadership: Laura Walker Agentshaferinsagency.com
- Leadership: Shannon Shiflett Agentshaferinsagency.com
- Leadership: Deb Brown Brand Ambassadorshaferinsagency.com
Total: 20 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 · 7 facts from 1 website.
Not known publicly: Whether the principals want to mentor or be mentored.
Business Partnerships
Medium · 45Public 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: 45/100 · Medium confidence: 3+ public facts
Why: Niche specialty line documented; three or more carriers named; several documented lines of business
- Niche specialty line documented · Personal & Commercial Insurance, Auto, Home, Life, Farmshaferinsagency.com
- Three or more carriers named · Auto-Ownersshaferinsagency.com
- Several documented lines of business · Auto, Home, Life, Business, Farm Insuranceshaferinsagency.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.
- Niche specialty line documented+20 pts
- Personal & Commercial Insurance, Auto, Home, Life, Farmshaferinsagency.com
- Three or more carriers named+15 pts
- Auto-Ownersshaferinsagency.com
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- CNAshaferinsagency.com
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- Liberty Mutualshaferinsagency.com
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- Several documented lines of business (supporting)+10 pts
- Auto, Home, Life, Business, Farm Insuranceshaferinsagency.com
- personal lines, commercial lines and life and disability insuranceshaferinsagency.com
Total: 45 points → Agency Match score 45/100, rated Medium (High at 60+, Medium at 35+).
Confidence (separate from the rating): Medium confidence: 3+ public facts · 13 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 2212349), licensed at Cambridge, OH
gateway.insurance.ohio.govLicensed agency · channel not confirmed
No published statement found yet saying whether this agency is independent or represents one carrier.
Not confirmed. Names on a website or license are not treated as proof of who owns the agency.
Website: www.shaferinsagency.com
Locations & footprint
Cambridge, Ohio
Operating office
Documented offices are not necessarily the full service area. Acquisitions do not establish additional offices.
Highlights
Story so far
- 2020
Mindy Eltringham became sole owner
Published
People & affiliations
In 2020, long-time associate, Mindy Eltringham became the sole agency owner.
Mindy Eltringham Owner / Senior Agent
Laura Walker Agent
Shannon Shiflett Agent
Deb Brown Brand Ambassador
Names & entities
Legal name on license record
Facts from published sources (27 verified, 3 unverified)
1287 Southgate Parkway Cambridge, Ohio 43725
“Shafer Insurance Agency, Inc. 1287 Southgate Parkway Cambridge, Ohio 43725”shaferinsagency.com
1900
“Established in 1900, Shafer Insurance Agency proudly provides comprehensive insurance solutions throughout Ohio.”shaferinsagency.com
Personal & Commercial Insurance, Auto, Home, Life, Farm
“We can insure your personal insurance needs, such as your home, auto, boat, RV/Camper, ATV, jewelry or other valuables as well as personal umbrella coverage. If you have a farm, we can insure you too. We insure small businesses to large commercial accounts and write various types of bonds. We also write life and disability income insurance.”shaferinsagency.com
Ohio
“Established in 1900, Shafer Insurance Agency proudly provides comprehensive insurance solutions throughout Ohio.”shaferinsagency.com
1287 Southgate Parkway Cambridge, Ohio 43725
“Shafer Insurance Agency, Inc. 1287 Southgate Parkway Cambridge, Ohio 43725”shaferinsagency.com
1900
“Shafer Insurance Agency was established in 1900 in Byesville, Ohio by the late John B. Shafer.”shaferinsagency.com
Mindy Eltringham, Owner
“In 2020, long-time associate, Mindy Eltringham became the sole agency owner.”shaferinsagency.com
Mindy Eltringham became sole owner
“In 2020, long-time associate, Mindy Eltringham became the sole agency owner.”shaferinsagency.com
Auto, Home, Life, Business, Farm Insurance
“We can insure your personal insurance needs, such as your home, auto, boat, RV/Camper, ATV, jewelry or other valuables as well as personal umbrella coverage. If you have a farm, we can insure you too. We insure small businesses to large commercial accounts and write various types of bonds. We also write life and disability income insurance.”shaferinsagency.com
1287 Southgate Parkway Cambridge, Ohio 43725
“Shafer Insurance Agency, Inc. 1287 Southgate Parkway Cambridge, Ohio 43725”shaferinsagency.com
Leadership: Mindy Eltringham Owner / Senior Agent
“Mindy Eltringham Owner / Senior Agent”shaferinsagency.com
personal lines, commercial lines and life and disability insurance
“She is able to write business in personal lines, commercial lines and life and disability insurance.”shaferinsagency.com
Mindy Eltringham has been with the agency for over 29 years
“Mindy has been with the agency for over 29 years and became agency owner in 2020.”shaferinsagency.com
Leadership: Shannon Shiflett Agent
“Shannon Shiflett Agent”shaferinsagency.com
Leadership: Deb Brown Brand Ambassador
“Deb Brown Brand Ambassador”shaferinsagency.com
Ownership event: Shafer’s passing in 2019, the agency moved to the 4th generation of Shafer family ownership with John’s children, Rick and Mike Shafer and Sue Rakowich.
“Shafer’s passing in 2019, the agency moved to the 4th generation of Shafer family ownership with John’s children, Rick and Mike Shafer and Sue Rakowich.”shaferinsagency.com
Show 3 unverified facts (did not pass QA)
Independent agency
“As an independent agency, Shafer Insurance Agency represents multiple insurance companies, which gives us the flexibility to offer you affordable prices and individualized options.”
QA note: Unverified: challenge rejected. Shown for transparency; not treated as a fact.
shaferinsagency.comMindy Eltringham became agency owner in 2020
“Mindy has been with the agency for over 29 years and became agency owner in 2020.”
QA note: Unverified: challenge rejected. Shown for transparency; not treated as a fact.
shaferinsagency.comShafer Insurance Agency, Inc.
“Shafer Insurance Agency, Inc. 1287 Southgate Parkway Cambridge, Ohio 43725”
QA note: Unverified: independence wording absent. Shown for transparency; not treated as a fact.
shaferinsagency.com