Pillar Ins INC
Based on public information · Profile not yet claimedIndependent agency
Offices: Cincinnati · OhioPillar Ins INC is an independent insurance agency licensed in Cincinnati, OH. Lines listed: Personal Home & Auto, Life & Health, Legal Services, Medicare, Business, Employee Benefits. Founding or history: Founded by Jeff Markovic in 1983. Agency Match assessments based on public information: 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.
- 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
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 · Jeff Markovicpillaragency.com
- Public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry · Founded by Jeff Markovic in 1983pillaragency.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
- Jeff Markovicpillaragency.com
- Jeff Markovic - Agency Presidentpillaragency.com
- Lori Markovic - Office Manager/Account Executivepillaragency.com
- David Heflin - Account Executivepillaragency.com
- Roger Strunk - Account Executivepillaragency.com
- George Thompson - Account Executivepillaragency.com
- Julie Shaffer-Boggano - Account Executivepillaragency.com
- Jamie Kinner - Account Executivepillaragency.com
- Michael Kinner - Account Executivepillaragency.com
- Bernie Barovian - Account Executivepillaragency.com
- Ryan Markovic - Customer Service Representativepillaragency.com
- Public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry (supporting)+5 pts
- Founded by Jeff Markovic in 1983pillaragency.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 · 12 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 1983 is on a verified record (43 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 1983 is on a verified record (43 years in operation). Verified · +8 ptspillaragency.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; three or more named leaders
- Public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry · Founded by Jeff Markovic in 1983pillaragency.com
- Three or more named leaders · Jeff Markovicpillaragency.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.
- Public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry (supporting)+10 pts
- Founded by Jeff Markovic in 1983pillaragency.com
- Three or more named leaders (supporting)+5 pts
- Jeff Markovicpillaragency.com
- Jeff Markovic - Agency Presidentpillaragency.com
- Lori Markovic - Office Manager/Account Executivepillaragency.com
- David Heflin - Account Executivepillaragency.com
- Roger Strunk - Account Executivepillaragency.com
- George Thompson - Account Executivepillaragency.com
- Julie Shaffer-Boggano - Account Executivepillaragency.com
- Jamie Kinner - Account Executivepillaragency.com
- Michael Kinner - Account Executivepillaragency.com
- Bernie Barovian - Account Executivepillaragency.com
- Ryan Markovic - Customer Service Representativepillaragency.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 · 12 facts from 1 website.
Not known publicly: Whether the principals want to mentor or be mentored.
Business Partnerships
Low · 30Public 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: 30/100 · Medium confidence: 3+ public facts
Why: Niche specialty line documented; several documented lines of business
- Niche specialty line documented · Personal Home & Auto, Life & Health, Legal Services, Medicare, Business, Employee Benefitspillaragency.com
- Several documented lines of business · Business Insurancepillaragency.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.
- Niche specialty line documented+20 pts
- Personal Home & Auto, Life & Health, Legal Services, Medicare, Business, Employee Benefitspillaragency.com
- Several documented lines of business (supporting)+10 pts
- Business Insurancepillaragency.com
- Life/Health, Auto/Home, Medicarepillaragency.com
- Property and Casualty, Life and Health insurancepillaragency.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 · 4 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 15803543), licensed at Cincinnati, OH
gateway.insurance.ohio.govIndependent agency
“We are an independent agency providing Property and Casualty insurance for both Personal and Business needs”pillaragency.com
Not confirmed. Names on a website or license are not treated as proof of who owns the agency.
Website: www.pillaragency.com
Locations & footprint
Cincinnati, Ohio
Operating office
Documented offices are not necessarily the full service area. Acquisitions do not establish additional offices.
Highlights
People & affiliations
Our agency was founded by Jeff Markovic who entered the insurance business in 1983.
Jeff Markovic Agency President
Lori Markovic Office Manager/Account Executive
David Heflin Account Executive
Roger Strunk Account Executive
George Thompson Account Executive
Julie Shaffer-Boggano Account Executive
Jamie Kinner Account Executive
Names & entities
Legal name on license record
Facts from published sources (22 verified, 1 unverified)
431 Ohio Pike, Suite 302-N, Cincinnati, OH, 45255
“place 431 Ohio Pike, Suite 302-N, Cincinnati, OH, 45255”pillaragency.com
Personal Home & Auto, Life & Health, Legal Services, Medicare, Business, Employee Benefits
“Personal Home & Auto Life & Health Legal Services Medicare Business Employee Benefits”pillaragency.com
Business Insurance
“Our highly trained professionals can offer you a complete line of Business Insurance coverage.”pillaragency.com
Life/Health, Auto/Home, Medicare
“Life/Health Taking care of what matters most Read more Auto/Home Protection for you and your family Read more Medicare Navigating your medicare benefits Read more”pillaragency.com
431 Ohio Pike, Suite 302-N, Cincinnati, OH, 45255
“place 431 Ohio Pike, Suite 302-N, Cincinnati, OH, 45255”pillaragency.com
Founded by Jeff Markovic in 1983
“Our agency was founded by Jeff Markovic who entered the insurance business in 1983.”pillaragency.com
Jeff Markovic
“Our agency was founded by Jeff Markovic who entered the insurance business in 1983.”pillaragency.com
Independent agency
“We are an independent agency providing Property and Casualty insurance for both Personal and Business needs”pillaragency.com
Property and Casualty, Life and Health insurance
“We are an independent agency providing Property and Casualty insurance for both Personal and Business needs, as well as Life and Health insurance coverage for Individuals or Businesses.”pillaragency.com
431 Ohio Pike, Suite 302-N, Cincinnati, OH, 45255
“place 431 Ohio Pike, Suite 302-N, Cincinnati, OH, 45255”pillaragency.com
Jeff Markovic - Agency President
“Jeff Markovic Agency President”pillaragency.com
Lori Markovic - Office Manager/Account Executive
“Lori Markovic Office Manager/Account Executive”pillaragency.com
David Heflin - Account Executive
“David Heflin Account Executive”pillaragency.com
Roger Strunk - Account Executive
“Roger Strunk Account Executive”pillaragency.com
George Thompson - Account Executive
“George Thompson Account Executive”pillaragency.com
Julie Shaffer-Boggano - Account Executive
“Julie Shaffer-Boggano Account Executive”pillaragency.com
Jamie Kinner - Account Executive
“Jamie Kinner Account Executive”pillaragency.com
Michael Kinner - Account Executive
“Michael Kinner Account Executive”pillaragency.com
Bernie Barovian - Account Executive
“Bernie Barovian Account Executive”pillaragency.com
Ryan Markovic - Customer Service Representative
“Ryan Markovic Customer Service Representative”pillaragency.com
Cincinnati Independent Agency
“Our Team – Pillar Insurance – Cincinnati Independent Agency”pillaragency.com
Selective
“Through selective strategic partnerships and direct company relationships, we bring you access to dozens of fine insurance companies.”pillaragency.com
Show 1 unverified fact (did not pass QA)
Independent Agency
“Pillar Insurance – Cincinnati Independent Agency”
QA note: Unverified: challenge rejected. Shown for transparency; not treated as a fact.
pillaragency.com