Derrow Insurance INC
Based on public information · Profile not yet claimedIndependent agency
Offices: Wellston · OhioDerrow Insurance INC is an independent insurance agency licensed in Wellston, OH. Lines listed: Auto, Home, Life, and Business Insurance. Founding or history: 1969. Agency Match assessments based on public information: Looking to Buy medium; Mentorship & Peer Connections medium; Business Partnerships low. 34 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 and on carrier logos 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: scored from public signs of leadership, teaching and association ties.
- Business Partnerships: scored from carrier logos on the agency's website and from other public facts.
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 Waugh Insurancederrowinsuranceagency.com
- Three or more named leaders · John S. Derrow, Presidentderrowinsuranceagency.com
- Public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry · 1969derrowinsuranceagency.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 Waugh Insurancederrowinsuranceagency.com
- Three or more named leaders (supporting)+10 pts
- John S. Derrow, Presidentderrowinsuranceagency.com
- Andrew Derrow, Third Generation Memberderrowinsuranceagency.com
- John S. Derrow (President)derrowinsuranceagency.com
- Andrew Derrow (Staff)derrowinsuranceagency.com
- John S Derrow President/Agentderrowinsuranceagency.com
- Andrew J Derrow Treasurer/Agentderrowinsuranceagency.com
- Wendy R Davis Agentderrowinsuranceagency.com
- Public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry (supporting)+5 pts
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 · 9 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 1969 is on a verified record (57 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 1969 is on a verified record (57 years in operation). Verified · +8 ptsderrowinsuranceagency.com
Transition signals
- This agency has bought another book or agency. That is buyer activity.
- 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 · 35Public 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; public history of 30+ years in business or in the industry
- Insurance or business association membership · Association role: Ohio Insurance Agents Association, Inc. (OIA)derrowinsuranceagency.com
- Public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry · 1969derrowinsuranceagency.com
- Public history of 30+ years in business or in the industry · 1969derrowinsuranceagency.com
- Three or more named leaders · John S. Derrow, Presidentderrowinsuranceagency.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
- Association role: Ohio Insurance Agents Association, Inc. (OIA)derrowinsuranceagency.com
- 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
- John S. Derrow, Presidentderrowinsuranceagency.com
- Andrew Derrow, Third Generation Memberderrowinsuranceagency.com
- John S. Derrow (President)derrowinsuranceagency.com
- Andrew Derrow (Staff)derrowinsuranceagency.com
- John S Derrow President/Agentderrowinsuranceagency.com
- Andrew J Derrow Treasurer/Agentderrowinsuranceagency.com
- Wendy R Davis Agentderrowinsuranceagency.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 · 10 facts from 1 website.
Not known publicly: Whether the principals want to mentor or be mentored.
Business Partnerships
Low · 25Public 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 · Dairylandderrowinsuranceagency.com
- Several documented lines of business · Auto, Home, Life, and Business Insurancederrowinsuranceagency.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 carriers named+15 pts
- Dairylandderrowinsuranceagency.com
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- Several documented lines of business (supporting)+10 pts
- Auto, Home, Life, and Business Insurancederrowinsuranceagency.com
- Auto, Home, Life, and Business Insurancederrowinsuranceagency.com
- Auto, Home, and Personal Insurance; Business Insurance; Life Insurancederrowinsuranceagency.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 · 12 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 3243888), licensed at Wellston, OH
gateway.insurance.ohio.govIndependent agency
“Your Local Wellston Independent Insurance Agency”derrowinsuranceagency.com
Not confirmed. Names on a website or license are not treated as proof of who owns the agency.
Website: www.derrowinsuranceagency.com
Locations & footprint
Wellston, Ohio
Operating office
Documented offices are not necessarily the full service area. Acquisitions do not establish additional offices.
Highlights
Story so far
- 2018
Purchased Waugh Insurance
Published - 2018
Purchased Waugh Insurance
Published
People & affiliations
In 1984, his son, John S. Derrow joined the agency, eventually becoming president.
In 2014, third generation family member Andrew Derrow joined to carry on the legacy.
In 1984, his son, John S. Derrow joined the agency, eventually becoming president.
In 2014, third generation family member Andrew Derrow joined to carry on the legacy.
John S Derrow President/Agent Direct
Andrew J Derrow Treasurer/Agent Direct
Wendy R Davis Agent Direct
Derrow Insurance was founded in 1969 in Wellston, OH by John L. Derrow.
Ohio Insurance Agents Association, Inc. (OIA)
Wellston Chamber of Commerce
Wellston Main Street
Names & entities
Legal name on license record
Facts from published sources (34 verified, 1 unverified)
340 S Pennsylvania Avenue, Wellston, Ohio 45692
“Derrow Insurance 340 S Pennsylvania Avenue Wellston , Ohio 45692”derrowinsuranceagency.com
1969
“Derrow Insurance was founded in 1969 in Wellston, OH by John L. Derrow.”derrowinsuranceagency.com
John S. Derrow, President
“In 1984, his son, John S. Derrow joined the agency, eventually becoming president.”derrowinsuranceagency.com
Andrew Derrow, Third Generation Member
“In 2014, third generation family member Andrew Derrow joined to carry on the legacy.”derrowinsuranceagency.com
Purchased Waugh Insurance
“The agency was located in downtown Wellston until 2018, when Derrow Insurance purchased Waugh Insurance”derrowinsuranceagency.com
Independent Insurance Agency
“Your Local Wellston Independent Insurance Agency”derrowinsuranceagency.com
Auto, Home, Life, and Business Insurance
“Derrow Insurance specializes in auto, home, life, and business insurance.”derrowinsuranceagency.com
Wellston and All of Ohio
“Derrow Insurance Provides auto, home, life, and business insurance to all of Ohio, including Wellston, Jackson, and McArthur.”derrowinsuranceagency.com
1969
“Derrow Insurance was founded in 1969 in Wellston, OH by John L. Derrow.”derrowinsuranceagency.com
John S. Derrow (President)
“In 1984, his son, John S. Derrow joined the agency, eventually becoming president.”derrowinsuranceagency.com
Andrew Derrow (Staff)
“In 2014, third generation family member Andrew Derrow joined to carry on the legacy.”derrowinsuranceagency.com
340 S Pennsylvania Avenue, Wellston, Ohio 45692
“Derrow Insurance 340 S Pennsylvania Avenue Wellston , Ohio 45692”derrowinsuranceagency.com
Purchased Waugh Insurance
“The agency was located in downtown Wellston until 2018, when Derrow Insurance purchased Waugh Insurance”derrowinsuranceagency.com
Independent Agents
“We are Independent Agents in Wellston, Ohio, free to choose the best carrier for your insurance needs.”derrowinsuranceagency.com
Auto, Home, Life, and Business Insurance
“We are a full service agency offering auto, home, life, and business insurance.”derrowinsuranceagency.com
Ohio, including Wellston, Jackson, and McArthur
“Derrow Insurance Provides auto, home, life, and business insurance to all of Ohio, including Wellston, Jackson, and McArthur.”derrowinsuranceagency.com
Association role: Ohio Insurance Agents Association, Inc. (OIA)
“Ohio Insurance Agents Association, Inc. (OIA)”derrowinsuranceagency.com
Association role: Wellston Chamber of Commerce
“Wellston Chamber of Commerce”derrowinsuranceagency.com
Association role: Wellston Main Street
“Wellston Main Street”derrowinsuranceagency.com
340 S Pennsylvania Avenue, Wellston, Ohio 45692
“Derrow Insurance 340 S Pennsylvania Avenue Wellston , Ohio 45692”derrowinsuranceagency.com
John S Derrow President/Agent
“John S Derrow President/Agent Direct”derrowinsuranceagency.com
Andrew J Derrow Treasurer/Agent
“Andrew J Derrow Treasurer/Agent Direct”derrowinsuranceagency.com
Auto, Home, and Personal Insurance; Business Insurance; Life Insurance
“Derrow Insurance Provides auto, home, life, and business insurance to all of Ohio”derrowinsuranceagency.com
All of Ohio, including Wellston, Jackson, and McArthur
“Derrow Insurance Provides auto, home, life, and business insurance to all of Ohio, including Wellston, Jackson, and McArthur.”derrowinsuranceagency.com
American Modern
“Aegis General Insurance Agency American Modern Insurance Auto-Owners Insurance Dairyland Encova Insurance Municipal Mutual of West Virginia Progressive Liberty Mutual Insurance The Travelers Indemnity Company West Bend Insurance Company Westfield Insurance Start Saving Today Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.”derrowinsuranceagency.com
Show 1 unverified fact (did not pass QA)
John L. Derrow (Founder)
“Derrow Insurance was founded in 1969 in Wellston, OH by John L. Derrow.”
QA note: Unverified: testimonial context. Shown for transparency; not treated as a fact.
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