Booth Insurance Agency INC
Based on public information · Profile not yet claimedIndependent agency
Offices: McArthur · OhioBooth Insurance Agency INC is an independent insurance agency licensed in Mcarthur, OH. Lines listed: Surety Bond. Founding or history: 1953. Agency Match assessments based on public information: Business Partnerships medium. 28 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
3
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: Serves more than one state or a wide region; three or more named leaders; public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry
- Serves more than one state or a wide region · Vinton County, OH and across Ohio statewideboothinsuranceagency.net
- Three or more named leaders · George E. Boothboothinsuranceagency.net
- Public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry · 1953boothinsuranceagency.net
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.
- Serves more than one state or a wide region (supporting)+10 pts
- Vinton County, OH and across Ohio statewideboothinsuranceagency.net
- Three or more named leaders (supporting)+10 pts
- George E. Boothboothinsuranceagency.net
- Dorothy Boothboothinsuranceagency.net
- David Randall Boothboothinsuranceagency.net
- Ruby Boothboothinsuranceagency.net
- Public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry (supporting)+5 pts
Total: 25 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 1953 is on a verified record (73 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 1953 is on a verified record (73 years in operation). Verified · +8 ptsboothinsuranceagency.net
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 · 1953boothinsuranceagency.net
- Public history of 30+ years in business or in the industry · 1953boothinsuranceagency.net
- Three or more named leaders · George E. Boothboothinsuranceagency.net
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
- George E. Boothboothinsuranceagency.net
- Dorothy Boothboothinsuranceagency.net
- David Randall Boothboothinsuranceagency.net
- Ruby Boothboothinsuranceagency.net
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 · 6 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; serves more than one state or a wide region
- Niche specialty line documented · Lines of business: Surety Bondboothinsuranceagency.net
- Three or more carriers named · 6 secure partnersboothinsuranceagency.net
- Serves more than one state or a wide region · Vinton County, OH and across Ohio statewideboothinsuranceagency.net
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
- Lines of business: Surety Bondboothinsuranceagency.net
- Three or more carriers named+15 pts
- 6 secure partnersboothinsuranceagency.net
- Ohio Mutualboothinsuranceagency.net
- Grange Mutual Casualty Companyboothinsuranceagency.net
- Dairylandboothinsuranceagency.net
- Foremostboothinsuranceagency.net
- Progressiveboothinsuranceagency.net
- Western Reserveboothinsuranceagency.net
- Serves more than one state or a wide region+10 pts
- Vinton County, OH and across Ohio statewideboothinsuranceagency.net
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 · 9 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 1874844), licensed at Mcarthur, OH
gateway.insurance.ohio.govIndependent agency
“As an independent insurance agency, we represent multiple insurance companies, many of which we have formed long-term partnerships with.”boothinsuranceagency.net
Not confirmed. Names on a website or license are not treated as proof of who owns the agency.
Website: boothinsuranceagency.net
Locations & footprint
McArthur, 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
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Family-owned and operated
Published
People & affiliations
In 1953, George E. Booth, an employee at the Vinton County National Bank, began searching for a method to supplement his salary and provide more for his wife, Dorothy, and their four children.
Within two years, Dorothy earned her license to sell real estate and joined her husband and father-in-law in the venture. By 1955, it seemed prudent to sell casualty insurance, so George and Dorothy earned licenses to se
In 1993, David Randall Booth, the son of David M. Booth, joined the firm as a real estate seller and insurance agent.
In 2002, Ruby Booth, David M. Booth’s wife, signed on in an administrative support role and insurance agent.
Earlier that year, David R. Booth, George’s father, relocated to McArthur from Wilkesville after a fire destroyed the family home.
That same year, George and Dorothy’s son, David M. Booth, joined the firm.
Their daughter, Janet Booth Bolender, joined the following year as office manager and insurance agent.
Names & entities
Legal name on license record
Facts from published sources (28 verified, 4 unverified)
Office location: 111 South Market Street, McArthur, OH 45651
“111 South Market Street, McArthur, OH 45651”boothinsuranceagency.net
Independent insurance agency
“As an independent insurance agency, we represent multiple insurance companies, many of which we have formed long-term partnerships with.”boothinsuranceagency.net
Family-owned and operated
“Booth Insurance Agency is a local, family-owned and operated agency serving its Vinton County, OH, community since 1953.”boothinsuranceagency.net
Vinton County, OH
“Booth Insurance Agency is a local, family-owned and operated agency serving its Vinton County, OH, community since 1953.”boothinsuranceagency.net
111 South Market Street McArthur, OH 45651
“McArthur, OH Office 111 South Market Street McArthur, OH 45651”boothinsuranceagency.net
Independent Insurance Agency
“We are your trusted independent insurance agency.”boothinsuranceagency.net
1953
“Our history since 1953. In 1953, George E. Booth, an employee at the Vinton County National Bank, began searching for a method to supplement his salary and provide more for his family.”boothinsuranceagency.net
Family-owned
“Our local, family-owned agency.”boothinsuranceagency.net
6 secure partners
“65+ years in business 6 secure partners 5 trusted advisors”boothinsuranceagency.net
Ohio Mutual
“Honored by Ohio Mutual for 50 Years of Service.”boothinsuranceagency.net
Vinton County, OH and across Ohio statewide
“We’re proud to serve individuals and businesses in Vinton County, OH, and across Ohio statewide.”boothinsuranceagency.net
1953
“In 1953, George E. Booth, an employee at the Vinton County National Bank, began searching for a method to supplement his salary and provide more for his wife, Dorothy, and their four children.”boothinsuranceagency.net
McArthur, OH
“In 1967, the office moved to its current location on Market Street in downtown McArthur.”boothinsuranceagency.net
Family-owned and operated
“A family-owned and operated business serving Vinton County, OH and Ohio statewide.”boothinsuranceagency.net
Grange Mutual Casualty Company
“In 1960, they affiliated with the Grange Mutual Casualty Company of Columbus, a union that remains intact today.”boothinsuranceagency.net
George E. Booth
“In 1953, George E. Booth, an employee at the Vinton County National Bank, began searching for a method to supplement his salary and provide more for his wife, Dorothy, and their four children.”boothinsuranceagency.net
Dorothy Booth
“Within two years, Dorothy earned her license to sell real estate and joined her husband and father-in-law in the venture. By 1955, it seemed prudent to sell casualty insurance, so George and Dorothy earned licenses to sell insurance.”boothinsuranceagency.net
David Randall Booth
“In 1993, David Randall Booth, the son of David M. Booth, joined the firm as a real estate seller and insurance agent.”boothinsuranceagency.net
Ruby Booth
“In 2002, Ruby Booth, David M. Booth’s wife, signed on in an administrative support role and insurance agent.”boothinsuranceagency.net
Independent agency
“As an independent agency, we are here to help you find the right coverage.”boothinsuranceagency.net
Lines of business: Probate Bond
“Probate Bond”boothinsuranceagency.net
Tenure: Who We Support Family-Owned Agency We have generations proud to serve the local community since 1953.
“Who We Support Family-Owned Agency We have generations proud to serve the local community since 1953.”boothinsuranceagency.net
Show 4 unverified facts (did not pass QA)
Long-term partnerships, some 60+ years
“We value relationships we build with our carriers, some as long as 60+ years.”
QA note: Unverified: value not supported by quote. Shown for transparency; not treated as a fact.
boothinsuranceagency.netDavid R. Booth
“Earlier that year, David R. Booth, George’s father, relocated to McArthur from Wilkesville after a fire destroyed the family home.”
QA note: Unverified: year not in quote. Shown for transparency; not treated as a fact.
boothinsuranceagency.netDavid M. Booth
“That same year, George and Dorothy’s son, David M. Booth, joined the firm.”
QA note: Unverified: year not in quote. Shown for transparency; not treated as a fact.
boothinsuranceagency.netJanet Booth Bolender
“Their daughter, Janet Booth Bolender, joined the following year as office manager and insurance agent.”
QA note: Unverified: year not in quote. Shown for transparency; not treated as a fact.
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