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Osba Insurance Agency LLC

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Offices: Columbus · Ohio
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Osba Insurance Agency LLC is a licensed insurance agency licensed in Columbus, OH. Lines listed: Lawyer Professional Liability Insurance. Founding or history: 1979. Agency Match assessments based on public information: Mentorship & Peer Connections medium. 21 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: scored from public signs of leadership, teaching and association ties.
  • Business Partnerships: not enough public facts for a score.

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 Evidence

Public 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 · Angie Poeoblic.com
  • Public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry · 1979oblic.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.

  1. Three or more named leaders (supporting)+10 pts
    • Angie Poeoblic.com
    • Carl D. Marsh, JD - Vice President of Claims & Operationsoblic.com
    • Rodney K. McGough - Director of Finance & Treasureroblic.com
    • Gretchen Koehler Mote, JD - Director of Loss Preventionoblic.com
    • Angela E. Poe - Director of Underwritingoblic.com
    • Antionette M. Goff - Director of Information Technologyoblic.com
  2. 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 · 7 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 · 8

Acquisition Research Fit is low. Formation year 1979 is on a verified record (47 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 1979 is on a verified record (47 years in operation). Verified · +8 ptsoblic.com

Transition signals

  • This agency has bought another book or agency. That is buyer activity.

Countervailing evidence: This agency has bought another book or agency. That is buyer activity.

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

Medium · 35

Public signs of industry standing and willingness to share know-how: association leadership, teaching, memberships, recognition and tenure.

Agency Match score: 35/100 · Medium confidence: 3+ public facts

Why: Insurance or business association membership; public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry; community recognition

  • Insurance or business association membership · OSBA Memberoblic.com
  • Public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry · 1979oblic.com
  • Community recognition · A.M. Best A (Excellent) ratingoblic.com
  • Three or more named leaders · Angie Poeoblic.com
What this rating was based on (4 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.

  1. Insurance or business association membership+15 pts
  2. Public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry (supporting)+10 pts
  3. Community recognition (supporting)+5 pts
  4. Three or more named leaders (supporting)+5 pts
    • Angie Poeoblic.com
    • Carl D. Marsh, JD - Vice President of Claims & Operationsoblic.com
    • Rodney K. McGough - Director of Finance & Treasureroblic.com
    • Gretchen Koehler Mote, JD - Director of Loss Preventionoblic.com
    • Angela E. Poe - Director of Underwritingoblic.com
    • Antionette M. Goff - Director of Information Technologyoblic.com

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 · 9 facts from 1 website.

Not known publicly: Whether the principals want to mentor or be mentored.

Business Partnerships

Insufficient Evidence

Public signs the agency would complement others: niche specialties, referral or partner relationships, broad carrier access, both personal and commercial lines, and regional reach.

Why: Not enough public information for this assessment.

What this rating was based on (0 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.

No factor in this rubric was found in public information.

    Total: 0 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 · 0 facts from 0 websites.

    Not known publicly: Which partnerships the agency would welcome; Carrier appointments not published online.

    Record & channel

    License recordPublicly sourced

    Ohio resident business-entity license (NPN 22299842), licensed at Columbus, OH

    gateway.insurance.ohio.gov
    ChannelUnknown

    Licensed agency · channel not confirmed

    No published statement found yet saying whether this agency is independent or represents one carrier.

    OwnershipUnknown

    Not confirmed. Names on a website or license are not treated as proof of who owns the agency.

    Website: www.oblic.com

    Locations & footprint

    Columbus, Ohio

    Operating office

    PublishedBrowse city

    Documented offices are not necessarily the full service area. Acquisitions do not establish additional offices.

    Highlights

    Lawyer Professional Liability InsuranceFounding: 1979

    Story so far

    1. —

      Owned by the Ohio State Bar Association

      Published
    2. 1998

      OSBA became sole shareholder

      Published

      Historical event: not credited to this agency as a buyer. Parent-level share redemption; not an acquisition by the agency.

    3. 2026

      ALPS Insurance acquired OBLIC

      Published

      Historical event: not credited to this agency as a buyer. The affiliated insurer was acquired by a third party; the agency was not the buyer.

    People & affiliations

    Angie PoePublished

    Our firm works with Angie Poe at OBLIC on a regular basis.

    Carl D. Marsh, JD - Vice President of Claims & OperationsPublished

    Carl D. Marsh, JD Vice President of Claims & Operations

    Rodney K. McGough - Director of Finance & TreasurerPublished

    Rodney K. McGough Director of Finance & Treasurer

    Gretchen Koehler Mote, JD - Director of Loss PreventionPublished

    Gretchen Koehler Mote, JD Director of Loss Prevention

    Angela E. Poe - Director of UnderwritingPublished

    Angela E. Poe Director of Underwriting

    Antionette M. Goff - Director of Information TechnologyPublished

    Antionette M. Goff Director of Information Technology

    Industry associationsPublished

    OSBA Member

    Industry associationsPublished

    Exclusive endorsement partner for OSBA

    Names & entities

    OSBA INSURANCE AGENCY LLCRecord

    Legal name on license record

    Facts from published sources (21 verified)

    Line of businessPublicly sourced

    Lawyer Professional Liability Insurance

    “Lawyer Professional Liability Insurance Judges and Magistrates Business Owners Policy Court Bonds Cyber Breach Insurance Employment Practices Liability Insurance”
    oblic.com
    Market servedPublicly sourced

    Ohio lawyers and law firms

    “We are the only professional liability insurance provider exclusively devoted to leading the effort of protecting Ohio’s lawyers and law firms.”
    oblic.com
    LeadershipPublicly sourced

    Angie Poe

    “Our firm works with Angie Poe at OBLIC on a regular basis.”
    oblic.com
    Office locationPublicly sourced

    Columbus, OH 43216-2708

    “Ohio Bar Liability Insurance Company P.O. Box 2708 Columbus, OH 43216-2708”
    oblic.com
    Ownership eventPublicly sourced

    Owned by the Ohio State Bar Association

    “The Ohio Bar Liability Insurance Company is owned by the Ohio State Bar Association.”
    oblic.com
    LeadershipPublicly sourced

    Carl D. Marsh, JD - Vice President of Claims & Operations

    “Carl D. Marsh, JD Vice President of Claims & Operations”
    oblic.com
    LeadershipPublicly sourced

    Rodney K. McGough - Director of Finance & Treasurer

    “Rodney K. McGough Director of Finance & Treasurer”
    oblic.com
    LeadershipPublicly sourced

    Gretchen Koehler Mote, JD - Director of Loss Prevention

    “Gretchen Koehler Mote, JD Director of Loss Prevention”
    oblic.com
    LeadershipPublicly sourced

    Angela E. Poe - Director of Underwriting

    “Angela E. Poe Director of Underwriting”
    oblic.com
    LeadershipPublicly sourced

    Antionette M. Goff - Director of Information Technology

    “Antionette M. Goff Director of Information Technology”
    oblic.com
    AssociationPublicly sourced

    OSBA Member

    “OSBA Member Term Life Program”
    oblic.com
    FoundingPublicly sourced

    1979

    “OBLIC was incorporated on December 5, 1978 and commenced operations on September 1, 1979.”
    oblic.com
    Ownership eventPublicly sourced

    OSBA became sole shareholder

    “In 1998, the shares were redeemed at a price much greater than the original purchase price, leaving the OSBA as the sole shareholder.”
    oblic.com
    AcquisitionPublicly sourced

    ALPS Insurance acquired OBLIC

    “In 2026, ALPS Insurance acquired OBLIC, bringing together OBLIC’s 49 years of service to Ohio attorneys with ALPS’ national scale, infrastructure, and specialized expertise in serving the legal profession.”
    oblic.com
    CarrierPublicly sourced

    Endorsed by Ohio State Bar Association

    “Our partnership with the Ohio State Bar Association, has allowed us to not only fully support their initiatives, but also enhance the professional life of the legal community.”
    oblic.com
    Market servedPublicly sourced

    Ohio attorneys and law firms

    “We are the only professional liability insurance provider exclusively devoted to leading the effort of protecting Ohio’s lawyers and law firms.”
    oblic.com
    Line of businessPublicly sourced

    Professional liability insurance for attorneys

    “The Ohio Bar Liability Insurance Company provides professional liability insurance to Ohio attorneys, with a focus on stability, service and risk management.”
    oblic.com
    Office locationPublicly sourced

    Columbus, Ohio

    “OBLIC is committed to Ohio lawyers and will remain in Columbus serving Ohio lawyers from the same business office.”
    oblic.com
    AssociationPublicly sourced

    Exclusive endorsement partner for OSBA

    “OBLIC will continue operating under its existing brand, and the Ohio State Bar Association will continue to exclusively endorse OBLIC for the legal malpractice insurance needs of its members.”
    oblic.com
    AwardPublicly sourced

    A.M. Best A (Excellent) rating

    “Our steady performance and financial strength has consistently earned us an A (Excellent) rating by the A.M. Best Company.”
    oblic.com
    Ownership eventPublicly sourced

    Ownership event: Following approval by the Ohio Department of Insurance, ALPS Insurance (ALPS) and the Ohio State Bar Association (Ohio Bar) announced October 1, 2026 the successful completion of ALPS’ acquisition of the Ohio Bar Liability Insurance Company (OBLIC), a leading provider of professional liability insurance for attorneys in Ohio.

    “Following approval by the Ohio Department of Insurance, ALPS Insurance (ALPS) and the Ohio State Bar Association (Ohio Bar) announced October 1, 2026 the successful completion of ALPS’ acquisition of the Ohio Bar Liability Insurance Company (OBLIC), a leading provider of professional liability insurance for attorneys in Ohio.”
    oblic.com