Safe Harbor Insurance Agency LLC
Based on public information · Profile not yet claimedIndependent agency
Offices: Huron · OhioSafe Harbor Insurance Agency LLC is an independent insurance agency licensed in Huron, OH. Lines listed: Homeowner’s, Automobile, Boat, Motorcycle, Life, and Business/Commercial insurance. Founding or history: 2008. Agency Match assessments based on public information: Mentorship & Peer Connections medium. 15 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
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 · Jim Collet, Personal Lines Managersafeharborhuron.com
- Public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry · 2008safeharborhuron.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
- Jim Collet, Personal Lines Managersafeharborhuron.com
- Cristi Lugo, Commercial Account Executivesafeharborhuron.com
- Mark Schnieders, Presidentsafeharborhuron.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 · 4 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 · 3Acquisition Research Fit is low. Formation year 2008 is on a verified record (18 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 2008 is on a verified record (18 years in operation). Verified · +3 ptssafeharborhuron.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
Medium · 40Public signs of industry standing and willingness to share know-how: association leadership, teaching, memberships, recognition and tenure.
Agency Match score: 40/100 · Medium confidence: 3+ public facts
Why: Insurance or business association membership; public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry; civic or community leadership role
- Insurance or business association membership · Vermilion Chamber of Commercesafeharborhuron.com
- Public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry · 2008safeharborhuron.com
- Civic or community leadership role · Jim Collet, President of Sandusky Rotary Club (2018-2019)safeharborhuron.com
- Three or more named leaders · Jim Collet, Personal Lines Managersafeharborhuron.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.
- Insurance or business association membership+15 pts
- Vermilion Chamber of Commercesafeharborhuron.com
- Public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry (supporting)+10 pts
- Civic or community leadership role+10 pts
- Jim Collet, President of Sandusky Rotary Club (2018-2019)safeharborhuron.com
- Three or more named leaders (supporting)+5 pts
- Jim Collet, Personal Lines Managersafeharborhuron.com
- Cristi Lugo, Commercial Account Executivesafeharborhuron.com
- Mark Schnieders, Presidentsafeharborhuron.com
Total: 40 points → Agency Match score 40/100, rated Medium (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
Insufficient EvidencePublic signs the agency would complement others: niche specialties, referral or partner relationships, broad carrier access, both personal and commercial lines, and regional reach.
Why: Several documented lines of business
- Several documented lines of business · Homeowner’s, Automobile, Boat, Motorcycle, Life, and Business/Commercial insurancesafeharborhuron.com
What this rating was based on (1 factor)
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.
- Several documented lines of business (supporting)+10 pts
- Homeowner’s, Automobile, Boat, Motorcycle, Life, and Business/Commercial insurancesafeharborhuron.com
- Commercial, Auto, Home, Life, Motorcycle, Boatsafeharborhuron.com
- Auto, Motorcycle, Boat, Watercraft, Home, Renters, Commercial Liability, Lifesafeharborhuron.com
Total: 10 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 · 3 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 12166639), licensed at Huron, OH
gateway.insurance.ohio.govIndependent agency
“Safe Harbor Insurance is an independent, full-service agency which can meet all your insurance needs”safeharborhuron.com
Not confirmed. Names on a website or license are not treated as proof of who owns the agency.
Website: www.safeharborhuron.com
Locations & footprint
Huron, Ohio
Operating office
Documented offices are not necessarily the full service area. Acquisitions do not establish additional offices.
Highlights
People & affiliations
Jim Collet, BS Personal Lines Manager Jim Collet brings a unique blend of hospitality, leadership, and community service to his career in the insurance industry.
Cristi Lugo Commercial Account Executive in Huron, Ohio Cristi Lugo is a Commercial Account Executive at Safe Harbor Insurance, serving businesses throughout Huron, Sandusky, Erie County, and the greater Cleveland area.
Opened by Mark Schnieders in 2008
Mark Schnieders President & CEO Mark is the founder, President & CEO of Safe Harbor Insurance Company, LLC.
Jim Collet, President of Sandusky Rotary Club (2018-2019)
Names & entities
Legal name on license record
Facts from published sources (15 verified, 3 unverified)
Huron, Ohio
“Safe Harbor Insurance Agency | Huron, Ohio Contact Us at”safeharborhuron.com
Independent, full-service agency
“Safe Harbor Insurance is an independent, full-service agency which can meet all your insurance needs”safeharborhuron.com
Homeowner’s, Automobile, Boat, Motorcycle, Life, and Business/Commercial insurance
“including Homeowner’s, Automobile, Boat, Motorcycle, Life, and Business/Commercial insurance coverage.”safeharborhuron.com
Huron, Ohio
“Safe Harbor Insurance Agency is your local independent insurance agency located in Huron, Ohio.”safeharborhuron.com
2008
“Opened by Mark Schnieders in 2008, Safe Harbor Insurance has grown into the multi-line agency it is today”safeharborhuron.com
Independent insurance agency
“Safe Harbor Insurance Agency is your local independent insurance agency”safeharborhuron.com
Commercial, Auto, Home, Life, Motorcycle, Boat
“We offer a wide variety of products, including commercial, auto, home, life, motorcycle, boat and more.”safeharborhuron.com
Represents top-rated carriers
“Safe Harbor Insurance represents only the top-rated carriers in the industry”safeharborhuron.com
2008
“Since Safe Harbor’s launch in 2008, Mark’s leadership has successfully led the company in achieving significant regional and financial growth.”safeharborhuron.com
Jim Collet, Personal Lines Manager
“Jim Collet, BS Personal Lines Manager Jim Collet brings a unique blend of hospitality, leadership, and community service to his career in the insurance industry.”safeharborhuron.com
Cristi Lugo, Commercial Account Executive
“Cristi Lugo Commercial Account Executive in Huron, Ohio Cristi Lugo is a Commercial Account Executive at Safe Harbor Insurance, serving businesses throughout Huron, Sandusky, Erie County, and the greater Cleveland area.”safeharborhuron.com
Jim Collet, President of Sandusky Rotary Club (2018-2019)
“Jim is an active member of the Sandusky Rotary Club and served as President from 2018 to 2019.”safeharborhuron.com
Auto, Motorcycle, Boat, Watercraft, Home, Renters, Commercial Liability, Life
“Services Auto and Motorcycle Boat and Watercraft Home and Renters Commercial Liability Life”safeharborhuron.com
Mark Schnieders, President
“Our Staff Mark Schnieders President”safeharborhuron.com
Vermilion Chamber of Commerce
“Chad belongs to the Vermilion chapter of BNI and is a member of the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce.”safeharborhuron.com
Show 3 unverified facts (did not pass QA)
Represents highest rated companies
“We represent only the highest rated companies in the industry.”
QA note: Unverified: value not supported by quote. Shown for transparency; not treated as a fact.
safeharborhuron.comMark Schnieders (Owner/Founder)
“Opened by Mark Schnieders in 2008”
QA note: Unverified: challenge rejected. Shown for transparency; not treated as a fact.
safeharborhuron.comMark Schnieders, President & CEO
“Mark Schnieders President & CEO Mark is the founder, President & CEO of Safe Harbor Insurance Company, LLC.”
QA note: Unverified: testimonial context. Shown for transparency; not treated as a fact.
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