Kennedy Insurance Agency
New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas County, OH
Independent agency | Est. 1953 (73 years)
No gate-passing reviews on file.
Agency Match uses public information and a proprietary scoring model to identify possible business opportunities. Ratings indicate potential, not confirmed interest, unless explicitly noted.
Opportunity Analysis
Open to Buying · Insufficient Evidence
Insufficient Evidence
Summary: Public evidence is insufficient for Open to Buying.
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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 · Donald R. Kennedy, Jr., Agent“Donald R. Kennedy, Jr., C.I.C. CSRM - Agent”kennedyinsuranceoh.com verified
- Public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry · 1953“Established in 1953, our full-service agency specializes in auto, home, business, life and health insurance .”kennedyinsuranceoh.com verified
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
- Donald R. Kennedy, Jr., Agentkennedyinsuranceoh.com
- Angela A. Stingel, Agentkennedyinsuranceoh.com
- Susan L. Edwards, Agentkennedyinsuranceoh.com
- McKenzie Goodrich, Agentkennedyinsuranceoh.com
- Cheryl Herman, Agentkennedyinsuranceoh.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 · 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 · Low
Low
Acquisition Research Fit
- Owner tenure: Not established
- Agency age: 73 years
Summary: Public information shows an established agency, but no confirmed interest in selling.
Sale interest: Unknown
Confidence: Low
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Public signs an ownership change could be on the table: a declared sale or merger, an owner retirement or an announced succession plan. A founder still leading after 30+ years is only a weak research clue, not a sign the agency wants to sell. Past sales, restructurings and the agency's own acquisitions do not count here.
Why: Acquisition 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 pts“Established in 1953, our full-service agency specializes in auto, home, business, life and health insurance .”kennedyinsuranceoh.com verified
Acquisition 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.
Confidence: low. Separate from the rating.
Not on file: Owner tenure is not established; No internal succession document; Confirmed sale interest is unknown.
Not known publicly: Whether the owner would consider a sale; Succession plans and timing; Book size and retention.
Mentorship & Peer Connections · Insufficient Evidence
Insufficient Evidence
Summary: Public evidence is insufficient for Mentorship & Peer Connections.
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Public 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 · 1953“Established in 1953, our full-service agency specializes in auto, home, business, life and health insurance .”kennedyinsuranceoh.com verified
- Three or more named leaders · Donald R. Kennedy, Jr., Agent“Donald R. Kennedy, Jr., C.I.C. CSRM - Agent”kennedyinsuranceoh.com verified
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
- Three or more named leaders (supporting)+5 pts
- Donald R. Kennedy, Jr., Agentkennedyinsuranceoh.com
- Angela A. Stingel, Agentkennedyinsuranceoh.com
- Susan L. Edwards, Agentkennedyinsuranceoh.com
- McKenzie Goodrich, Agentkennedyinsuranceoh.com
- Cheryl Herman, Agentkennedyinsuranceoh.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 · 6 facts from 1 website.
Not known publicly: Whether the principals want to mentor or be mentored.
Business Partnerships · Low
Low
- Carriers: three or more are named
- Lines: several lines of business are documented
Summary: Public information shows lines of business or named carriers, which supports this Business Partnerships rating. More than one office is not, by itself, a sign of growth.
Confidence: Medium
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Public 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: 25/100 · Medium confidence: 3+ public facts
Why: Three or more carriers named; several documented lines of business
- Three or more carriers named · Foremost“Useful Links Foremost Insurance Liberty Mutual Insurance Ohio Mutual Insurance OMIG 360-Access Progressive Insurance Safeco Insurance”kennedyinsuranceoh.com verified
- Several documented lines of business · Auto, Home, Business, Life, Health, Renters, Watercraft, Motorcycle Insurance“Our Services Include Auto Insurance Homeowners Ins. Life Insurance Health Insurance Business Insurance Renters Insurance Watercraft Insurance Motorcycle Insurance”kennedyinsuranceoh.com verified
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 carriers named+15 pts
- Foremostkennedyinsuranceoh.com
- Liberty Mutualkennedyinsuranceoh.com
- Ohio Mutualkennedyinsuranceoh.com
- Progressivekennedyinsuranceoh.com
- Safecokennedyinsuranceoh.com
- Several documented lines of business (supporting)+10 pts
- Auto, Home, Business, Life, Health, Renters, Watercraft, Motorcycle Insurancekennedyinsuranceoh.com
- Personal lines, commercial lines, life and health insurancekennedyinsuranceoh.com
Total: 25 points → Agency Match score 25/100, rated Low (High at 60+, Medium at 35+).
Confidence (separate from the rating): Medium confidence: 3+ public facts · 7 facts from 1 website.
Not known publicly: Which partnerships the agency would welcome; Carrier appointments not published online.
What we know
- Public record1
- Agency-published24
- Incomplete evidence1
Not known yet
- Ownership (not confirmed)
- Service area
Record & channel
Ohio resident business-entity license (NPN 17419517), licensed at New Philadelphia, OH
gateway.insurance.ohio.govIndependent agency
“As an independent agency, we provide insurance from a variety of underwriters in order to offer you the best coverage at the best price.”kennedyinsuranceoh.com
Not confirmed. Names on a website or license are not treated as proof of who owns the agency.
Website: kennedyinsuranceoh.com
Locations & footprint
New Philadelphia, Ohio
Operating office
Documented offices are not necessarily the full service area. Acquisitions do not establish additional offices.
Research
Detailed profile
Geography
1 documented offices
Ownership events
2
Ownership
Not confirmed
Kennedy Insurance Agency is an independent insurance agency licensed in New Philadelphia, OH. Lines listed: Auto, Home, Business, Life, Health, Renters, Watercraft, Motorcycle Insurance. Founding or history: 1953. Agency Match assessments based on public information: Business Partnerships low. 16 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 Open to Buying 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.
- Open to Buying: 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.
Highlights
Story so far
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Family-owned
Published - —
Family-owned agency
Published
People & affiliations
Donald R. Kennedy, Jr., C.I.C. CSRM - Agent
Angela A. Stingel, C.I.C. CSRM - Agent
Susan L. Edwards, C.I.C. - Agent
McKenzie Goodrich - Agent
Cheryl Herman - Agent
Names & entities
Legal name on license record
Facts from published sources (24 verified, 1 unverified)
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
“429 Wabash Avenue, NW New Philadelphia, OH 44663”kennedyinsuranceoh.com
1953
“Established in 1953, our full-service agency specializes in auto, home, business, life and health insurance .”kennedyinsuranceoh.com
Family-owned
“Welcome Kennedy Insurance is a family-owned agency located in New Philadelphia, Ohio.”kennedyinsuranceoh.com
Independent agency
“As an independent agency, we provide insurance from a variety of underwriters in order to offer you the best coverage at the best price.”kennedyinsuranceoh.com
Auto, Home, Business, Life, Health, Renters, Watercraft, Motorcycle Insurance
“Our Services Include Auto Insurance Homeowners Ins. Life Insurance Health Insurance Business Insurance Renters Insurance Watercraft Insurance Motorcycle Insurance”kennedyinsuranceoh.com
Foremost
“Useful Links Foremost Insurance Liberty Mutual Insurance Ohio Mutual Insurance OMIG 360-Access Progressive Insurance Safeco Insurance”kennedyinsuranceoh.com
Liberty Mutual
“Useful Links Foremost Insurance Liberty Mutual Insurance Ohio Mutual Insurance OMIG 360-Access Progressive Insurance Safeco Insurance”kennedyinsuranceoh.com
Ohio Mutual
“Useful Links Foremost Insurance Liberty Mutual Insurance Ohio Mutual Insurance OMIG 360-Access Progressive Insurance Safeco Insurance”kennedyinsuranceoh.com
Progressive
“Useful Links Foremost Insurance Liberty Mutual Insurance Ohio Mutual Insurance OMIG 360-Access Progressive Insurance Safeco Insurance”kennedyinsuranceoh.com
Safeco
“Useful Links Foremost Insurance Liberty Mutual Insurance Ohio Mutual Insurance OMIG 360-Access Progressive Insurance Safeco Insurance”kennedyinsuranceoh.com
New Philadelphia, OH
“429 Wabash Avenue, NW New Philadelphia, OH 44663”kennedyinsuranceoh.com
1953
“Independent agency serving New Philadelphia, OH and surrounding cumminities since 1953.”kennedyinsuranceoh.com
Family-owned agency
“She has worked with the family-owned agency ever since in a variety of capacities such as personal lines, commercial lines, life and health insurance lines as well as the role of office manager.”kennedyinsuranceoh.com
Donald R. Kennedy, Jr., Agent
“Donald R. Kennedy, Jr., C.I.C. CSRM - Agent”kennedyinsuranceoh.com
Angela A. Stingel, Agent
“Angela A. Stingel, C.I.C. CSRM - Agent”kennedyinsuranceoh.com
Susan L. Edwards, Agent
“Susan L. Edwards, C.I.C. - Agent”kennedyinsuranceoh.com
Foremost
“Useful Links Foremost Insurance Liberty Mutual Insurance Ohio Mutual Insurance OMIG 360-Access Progressive Insurance Safeco Insurance”kennedyinsuranceoh.com
Liberty Mutual
“Useful Links Foremost Insurance Liberty Mutual Insurance Ohio Mutual Insurance OMIG 360-Access Progressive Insurance Safeco Insurance”kennedyinsuranceoh.com
Ohio Mutual
“Useful Links Foremost Insurance Liberty Mutual Insurance Ohio Mutual Insurance OMIG 360-Access Progressive Insurance Safeco Insurance”kennedyinsuranceoh.com
Progressive
“Useful Links Foremost Insurance Liberty Mutual Insurance Ohio Mutual Insurance OMIG 360-Access Progressive Insurance Safeco Insurance”kennedyinsuranceoh.com
Safeco
“Useful Links Foremost Insurance Liberty Mutual Insurance Ohio Mutual Insurance OMIG 360-Access Progressive Insurance Safeco Insurance”kennedyinsuranceoh.com
Personal lines, commercial lines, life and health insurance
“She has worked with the family-owned agency ever since in a variety of capacities such as personal lines, commercial lines, life and health insurance lines as well as the role of office manager.”kennedyinsuranceoh.com
Show 1 unverified fact (did not pass QA)
Independent agency
“About Kennedy Insurance Agency - Independent agency serving New Philadelphia, OH and surrounding cumminities since 1953.”
QA note: Unverified: challenge rejected. Shown for transparency; not treated as a fact.
kennedyinsuranceoh.com