Lake Shore Insurance Agency INC
Based on public information · Profile not yet claimedIndependent agency
Offices: Canton & Cleveland & Green & Chardon & Boston Heights & Strongsville & Amherst & Mentor & Northfield Center & Newton Falls & Medina & Tallmadge & Ravenna · OhioOwnership history
- Ownership change documented · 2007 · In 2007, Bob retired and his son, Tommy, took over the family business.
Historical event. Not a sale signal, and it does not rule out future candidacy if new evidence supports it.
Lake Shore Insurance Agency INC is an independent insurance agency licensed in Cleveland, OH. Its website lists offices in Canton, Cleveland, Green, Chardon. Lines listed: Auto, Home, Business, Life Insurance. Founding or history: 1971. Agency Match assessments based on public information: Looking to Buy medium; Business Partnerships low; Mentorship & Peer Connections low. 57 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: scored from documented acquisitions, growth and offices on the public record.
- 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 specialties, markets and carriers published on the agency's website.
Research
Detailed profile
Geography
13 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
Medium · 35Public signs the agency buys or absorbs other agencies: past acquisitions, growth by acquisition, added offices and the depth to integrate a book.
Agency Match score: 35/100 · Medium confidence: 3+ public facts
Why: Documented expansion (new office or book); two or more documented offices; public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry
- Documented expansion (new office or book) · Office opening (historical): While the first office was located in Euclid, Mayfield became the new permanent hlakeshoreinsurance.com
- Two or more documented offices · Canton, OHlakeshoreinsurance.com
- Public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry · 1971lakeshoreinsurance.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.
- Documented expansion (new office or book)+15 pts
- Office opening (historical): While the first office was located in Euclid, Mayfield became the new permanent home for thlakeshoreinsurance.com
- Two or more documented offices+15 pts
- Canton, OHlakeshoreinsurance.com
- Cleveland, OHlakeshoreinsurance.com
- Green, OHlakeshoreinsurance.com
- Chardon, OHlakeshoreinsurance.com
- Boston Heights, OHlakeshoreinsurance.com
- Strongsville, OHlakeshoreinsurance.com
- Amherst, OHlakeshoreinsurance.com
- Mentor, OHlakeshoreinsurance.com
- 9265 Olde Eight Rd., Northfield Center, OH 44067lakeshoreinsurance.com
- 43 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444lakeshoreinsurance.com
- 119 N. Elmwood Ave., Medina, OH 44256lakeshoreinsurance.com
- 161 Northwest Avenue, Tallmadge, OH 44278lakeshoreinsurance.com
- Public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry (supporting)+5 pts
Total: 35 points → Agency Match score 35/100, rated Medium (High at 60+, Medium at 35+).
Confidence (separate from the rating): Medium confidence: 3+ public facts · 14 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 · 11Acquisition Research Fit is low. Formation year 1971 is on a verified record (55 years in operation). 13 documented office cities. Market segment C is descriptive context. 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 1971 is on a verified record (55 years in operation). Verified · +8 ptslakeshoreinsurance.com
- 13 documented office cities. Market segment C is descriptive context. Verified · +3 ptslakeshoreinsurance.com
Transition signals
- A past retirement is described and someone already succeeded that person.
Countervailing evidence: A past retirement is described and someone already succeeded that person.
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 · 20Public signs of industry standing and willingness to share know-how: association leadership, teaching, memberships, recognition and tenure.
Agency Match score: 20/100 · Low confidence: few public facts
Why: Public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry; insurance industry or carrier recognition
- Public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry · 1971lakeshoreinsurance.com
- Insurance industry or carrier recognition · Silver Life Award Winner from Erie Insurancelakeshoreinsurance.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
- Insurance industry or carrier recognition+10 pts
- Silver Life Award Winner from Erie Insurancelakeshoreinsurance.com
Total: 20 points → Agency Match score 20/100, rated Low (High at 60+, Medium at 35+).
Confidence (separate from the rating): Low confidence: few public facts · 2 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: Three or more carriers named; several documented lines of business; two or more documented offices
- Three or more carriers named · Erielakeshoreinsurance.com
- Several documented lines of business · Auto, Home, Business, Life Insurancelakeshoreinsurance.com
- Two or more documented offices · Canton, OHlakeshoreinsurance.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.
- Three or more carriers named+15 pts
- Erielakeshoreinsurance.com
- Anthemlakeshoreinsurance.com
- Auto-Ownerslakeshoreinsurance.com
- Cincinnati Insurancelakeshoreinsurance.com
- Donegallakeshoreinsurance.com
- Encovalakeshoreinsurance.com
- Farmers Insurancelakeshoreinsurance.com
- Foremostlakeshoreinsurance.com
- Grangelakeshoreinsurance.com
- Liberty Mutuallakeshoreinsurance.com
- Medical Mutuallakeshoreinsurance.com
- Nationwidelakeshoreinsurance.com
- Several documented lines of business (supporting)+10 pts
- Auto, Home, Business, Life Insurancelakeshoreinsurance.com
- Auto, Home, Business, Life Insurancelakeshoreinsurance.com
- Lines of business: Employee Benefitslakeshoreinsurance.com
- Two or more documented offices (supporting)+5 pts
- Canton, OHlakeshoreinsurance.com
- Cleveland, OHlakeshoreinsurance.com
- Green, OHlakeshoreinsurance.com
- Chardon, OHlakeshoreinsurance.com
- Boston Heights, OHlakeshoreinsurance.com
- Strongsville, OHlakeshoreinsurance.com
- Amherst, OHlakeshoreinsurance.com
- Mentor, OHlakeshoreinsurance.com
- 9265 Olde Eight Rd., Northfield Center, OH 44067lakeshoreinsurance.com
- 43 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444lakeshoreinsurance.com
- 119 N. Elmwood Ave., Medina, OH 44256lakeshoreinsurance.com
- 161 Northwest Avenue, Tallmadge, OH 44278lakeshoreinsurance.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 · 27 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 2776363), licensed at Cleveland, OH
gateway.insurance.ohio.govIndependent agency
“We’re an independent insurance agency offering a comprehensive suite of insurance solutions to protect your business and your life from the unexpected.”lakeshoreinsurance.com
Not confirmed. Names on a website or license are not treated as proof of who owns the agency.
Website: lakeshoreinsurance.com
Locations & footprint
Canton, Ohio
Operating office
Cleveland, Ohio
Operating office
Green, Ohio
Operating office
Chardon, Ohio
Operating office
Boston Heights, Ohio
Operating office
Strongsville, Ohio
Operating office
Amherst, Ohio
Operating office
Mentor, Ohio
Operating office
Northfield Center, Ohio
Operating office
Newton Falls, Ohio
Operating office
Medina, Ohio
Operating office
Tallmadge, Ohio
Operating office
Ravenna, Ohio
Operating office
Documented offices are not necessarily the full service area. Acquisitions do not establish additional offices.
Highlights
Story so far
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Family owned business
Published
People & affiliations
It was further developed by now CEO’s, Dan Wajahn and Bill Rodgers.
Names & entities
Legal name on license record
Facts from published sources (57 verified, 3 unverified)
Auto, Home, Business, Life Insurance
“Specializing in Auto Insurance , Home Insurance , Business Insurance and Individual Life Insurance”lakeshoreinsurance.com
Northeast Ohio (Cuyahoga, Summit, Geauga, Trumbull, Lorain, Lake, Portage counties)
“Insurance agency in Northeast Ohio. Specializing in Auto Insurance , Home Insurance , Business Insurance and Individual Life Insurance in Cuyahoga, Summit, Geauga, Trumbull, Lorain, Lake and Portage counties.”lakeshoreinsurance.com
Punta Gorda, FL and St. Petersburg, FL
“Also serving clients in Punta Gorda, and St. Petersburg, FL.”lakeshoreinsurance.com
Northfield Center, OH
“Northfield Center, OH Office”lakeshoreinsurance.com
1971
“Lake Shore Insurance Agency was established in 1971 by Charles Wajahn near Lake Erie’s shore in Euclid, Ohio.”lakeshoreinsurance.com
CEO Dan Wajahn and Bill Rodgers
“It was further developed by now CEO’s, Dan Wajahn and Bill Rodgers.”lakeshoreinsurance.com
Independent insurance agency
“We’re an independent insurance agency offering a comprehensive suite of insurance solutions to protect your business and your life from the unexpected.”lakeshoreinsurance.com
Family owned business
“We are a family owned business in a very progressive and dynamic environment.”lakeshoreinsurance.com
Auto, Home, Business, Life Insurance
“with our specialties including, Auto Insurance , Home Insurance , Business Insurance and Individual Life Insurance .”lakeshoreinsurance.com
Northeast Ohio and Florida
“The best independent insurance agency in Northeast Ohio, including Cuyahoga, Summit, Geauga, Trumbull, Lorain, Lake and Portage counties.”lakeshoreinsurance.com
Grange Senior Partner Award since 2010
“Grange Senior Partner Award (since 2010) Personal Lines Elite Agency Award For entire Erie Insurance company.”lakeshoreinsurance.com
Silver Life Award Winner from Erie Insurance
“Silver Life Award Winner (from Erie Insurance) For our commitment to providing life protection solutions to their customers.”lakeshoreinsurance.com
Northfield Center, OH
“Northfield Center, OH Office”lakeshoreinsurance.com
Lines of business: Employee Benefits
“Employee Benefits”lakeshoreinsurance.com
9265 Olde Eight Rd., Northfield Center, OH 44067
“9265 Olde Eight Rd. Northfield Center, OH 44067”lakeshoreinsurance.com
43 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444
“43 East Broad Street Newton Falls, Ohio 44444”lakeshoreinsurance.com
119 N. Elmwood Ave., Medina, OH 44256
“119 N. Elmwood Ave. Medina, OH 44256”lakeshoreinsurance.com
161 Northwest Avenue, Tallmadge, OH 44278
“161 Northwest Avenue Tallmadge, OH 44278”lakeshoreinsurance.com
137 E. Main Street, Ravenna, OH 44266
“137 E. Main Street Ravenna, OH 44266”lakeshoreinsurance.com
Ownership event: In 2007, Bob retired and his son, Tommy, took over the family business.
“In 2007, Bob retired and his son, Tommy, took over the family business.”lakeshoreinsurance.com
Office opening (historical): While the first office was located in Euclid, Mayfield became the new permanent home for the agency and has continued to expand to offices throughout Ohio in Chardon, Canton, Akron, Northfield, Newton Falls, Summit, Strongsville, Amherst, Mentor, and Chesterland.
“While the first office was located in Euclid, Mayfield became the new permanent home for the agency and has continued to expand to offices throughout Ohio in Chardon, Canton, Akron, Northfield, Newton Falls, Summit, Strongsville, Amherst, Mentor, and Chesterland.”lakeshoreinsurance.com
Show 3 unverified facts (did not pass QA)
Independent Insurance Agency
“About An Independent Agency”
QA note: Unverified: challenge rejected. Shown for transparency; not treated as a fact.
lakeshoreinsurance.comErie Insurance, Grange
“We give clients the power of choice from top-rated national and regional insurance carriers.”
QA note: Unverified: value not supported by quote. Shown for transparency; not treated as a fact.
lakeshoreinsurance.comIndependent insurance agency
“About An Independent Agency”
QA note: Unverified: challenge rejected. Shown for transparency; not treated as a fact.
lakeshoreinsurance.com