M J Knapp Insurance Agency Incorporated
Based on public information · Profile not yet claimedIndependent agency
Offices: Richwood · OhioM J Knapp Insurance Agency Incorporated is an independent insurance agency licensed in Richwood, OH. Lines listed: Commercial, Personal, Life, Farm, Recreational, Classic Vehicle. Founding or history: 1934. Agency Match assessments based on public information: Looking to Buy medium; Business Partnerships medium. 23 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: 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
2
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 · 50Public 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: 50/100 · Medium confidence: 3+ public facts
Why: Documented acquisition of another agency; three or more named leaders; public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry
- Documented acquisition of another agency · Purchased Roger Shearer’s Insurance Agencymjknapp.com
- Three or more named leaders · Jennifermjknapp.com
- Public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry · 1934mjknapp.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 acquisition of another agency+35 pts
- Purchased Roger Shearer’s Insurance Agencymjknapp.com
- Three or more named leaders (supporting)+10 pts
- Jennifermjknapp.com
- Larry J. Knapp managed 1968-1996mjknapp.com
- Jennifer L. Conroy bought agency in 1996mjknapp.com
- Jennifer L Knapp Conroy President/Ownermjknapp.com
- Tonya Ralph Agentmjknapp.com
- Carol Miller Customer Service Representativemjknapp.com
- Public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry (supporting)+5 pts
- 1934mjknapp.com
Total: 50 points → Agency Match score 50/100, rated Medium (High at 60+, Medium at 35+).
Confidence (separate from the rating): Medium confidence: 3+ public facts · 8 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 1934 is on a verified record (92 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 1934 is on a verified record (92 years in operation). Verified · +8 ptsmjknapp.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
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 · 1934mjknapp.com
- Public history of 30+ years in business or in the industry · 1934mjknapp.com
- Three or more named leaders · Jennifermjknapp.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.
- Public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry (supporting)+10 pts
- 1934mjknapp.com
- Public history of 30+ years in business or in the industry (supporting)+5 pts
- 1934mjknapp.com
- Three or more named leaders (supporting)+5 pts
- Jennifermjknapp.com
- Larry J. Knapp managed 1968-1996mjknapp.com
- Jennifer L. Conroy bought agency in 1996mjknapp.com
- Jennifer L Knapp Conroy President/Ownermjknapp.com
- Tonya Ralph Agentmjknapp.com
- Carol Miller Customer Service Representativemjknapp.com
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 · 8 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; several documented lines of business
- Niche specialty line documented · Commercial, Personal, Life, Farm, Recreational, Classic Vehiclemjknapp.com
- Three or more carriers named · Ohio Mutualmjknapp.com
- Several documented lines of business · Commercial Insurance, Life Insurance, Personal Insurancemjknapp.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.
- Niche specialty line documented+20 pts
- Commercial, Personal, Life, Farm, Recreational, Classic Vehiclemjknapp.com
- Three or more carriers named+15 pts
- Ohio Mutualmjknapp.com
- Auto-Ownersmjknapp.com
- Hagertymjknapp.com
- Several documented lines of business (supporting)+10 pts
- Commercial Insurance, Life Insurance, Personal Insurancemjknapp.com
- Commercial Insurance, Life Insurance, Personal Insurancemjknapp.com
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 · 6 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 2438608), licensed at Richwood, OH
gateway.insurance.ohio.govIndependent agency
“As an independent agent, we compare coverage across top carriers so you get the best value, not just a policy.”mjknapp.com
Not confirmed. Names on a website or license are not treated as proof of who owns the agency.
Website: mjknapp.com
Locations & footprint
Richwood, 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
Published - 1981
Purchased Roger Shearer’s Insurance Agency
Published
People & affiliations
Jennifer and her licensed team are your insurance services near you, for real.
When Marty’s son, Larry J. Knapp, had fulfilled his service with the Navy, he purchased the agency and managed it from 1968 until 1996.
Larry and Marilyn’s daughter, Jennifer L. Conroy, bought the agency in 1996 after having successfully worked in the agency as a licensed agent since 1983.
Jennifer L Knapp Conroy President/Owner Jennifer is an Elgin graduate and has been licensed in the insurance industry since 1983.
Tonya Ralph Agent Tonya came to M.J. Knapp Agency to work in 2017 as a licensed agent.
Carol Miller Customer Service Representative Carol started with M.J. Knapp Agency in 2023.
Names & entities
Legal name on license record
Facts from published sources (23 verified, 2 unverified)
1934
“Since 1934, Ohio families have trusted us because we put their needs first, not any single carrier’s quota.”mjknapp.com
Independent Agent
“As an independent agent, we compare coverage across top carriers so you get the best value, not just a policy.”mjknapp.com
Family-owned
“MJ Knapp Insurance Agency is committed to being one of the finest operating family-owned, independent insurance agencies in central Ohio.”mjknapp.com
6 South Franklin Street, Richwood, Ohio 43344
“Richwood Office 6 South Franklin Street, Richwood, Ohio 43344 Phone No: Toll Free”mjknapp.com
8874 LaRue-Prospect Road, LaRue, Ohio 43332
“LaRue Office 8874 LaRue-Prospect Road, LaRue, Ohio 43332 Open by Appointment”mjknapp.com
Commercial, Personal, Life, Farm, Recreational, Classic Vehicle
“We have a broad range of Commercial, Personal, Life, Farm, Recreational and Classic Vehicle policies.”mjknapp.com
Jennifer
“Jennifer and her licensed team are your insurance services near you, for real.”mjknapp.com
1934
“In 1934, Martin Jackson Knapp was looking to supplement his income upon his approaching retirement from the railroad. Switching career paths, Marty opened up an office off the north side of his home, and the M.J. Knapp Agency was born.”mjknapp.com
Larry J. Knapp managed 1968-1996
“When Marty’s son, Larry J. Knapp, had fulfilled his service with the Navy, he purchased the agency and managed it from 1968 until 1996.”mjknapp.com
Purchased Roger Shearer’s Insurance Agency
“In 1981, in the heart of Larry’s tenure running the family business, M.J. Knapp Insurance Agency, Inc. purchased Roger Shearer’s Insurance Agency in Richwood.”mjknapp.com
Jennifer L. Conroy bought agency in 1996
“Larry and Marilyn’s daughter, Jennifer L. Conroy, bought the agency in 1996 after having successfully worked in the agency as a licensed agent since 1983.”mjknapp.com
Office location: 6 S Franklin St, Richwood, OH 43344
“6 S Franklin St, Richwood, OH 43344”mjknapp.com
Commercial Insurance, Life Insurance, Personal Insurance
“Products Commercial Insurance Life Insurance Personal Insurance”mjknapp.com
6 S Franklin St, Richwood, OH 43344
“Contact Us 6 S Franklin St, Richwood, OH 43344 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, Sat: 9 AM–12 PM”mjknapp.com
Jennifer L Knapp Conroy President/Owner
“Jennifer L Knapp Conroy President/Owner Jennifer is an Elgin graduate and has been licensed in the insurance industry since 1983.”mjknapp.com
1983
“Jennifer is an Elgin graduate and has been licensed in the insurance industry since 1983.”mjknapp.com
Tonya Ralph Agent
“Tonya Ralph Agent Tonya came to M.J. Knapp Agency to work in 2017 as a licensed agent.”mjknapp.com
Carol Miller Customer Service Representative
“Carol Miller Customer Service Representative Carol started with M.J. Knapp Agency in 2023.”mjknapp.com
Commercial Insurance, Life Insurance, Personal Insurance
“Products Commercial Insurance Life Insurance Personal Insurance”mjknapp.com
Independent Agent
“Independent Agent FAQ Our Companies Our History Our Staff Products”mjknapp.com
Ohio Mutual
“Ohio Mutual Insurance partner | MJ Knapp Insurance agency”mjknapp.com
Auto-Owners
“Property/Casualty Auto-Owners Grange Insurance Hagerty Insurance Ohio Mutual Insurance Progressive Numerous Brokered Companies Life Insurance Auto-Owners Life Insurance Farm Insurance Auto-Owners Insurance Ohio Mutual Insurance We partner with a great agent for Medicare Supplements and Long Term Care.”mjknapp.com
Hagerty
“Property/Casualty Auto-Owners Grange Insurance Hagerty Insurance Ohio Mutual Insurance Progressive Numerous Brokered Companies Life Insurance Auto-Owners Life Insurance Farm Insurance Auto-Owners Insurance Ohio Mutual Insurance We partner with a great agent for Medicare Supplements and Long Term Care.”mjknapp.com
Show 2 unverified facts (did not pass QA)
Central Ohio (7 counties)
“Our primary service area covers seven counties, with remote service available across Michigan.”
QA note: Unverified: value not supported by quote. Shown for transparency; not treated as a fact.
mjknapp.comIndependence statement: Independent Agent
“Independent Agent”
QA note: Unverified: challenge rejected. Shown for transparency; not treated as a fact.
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