Parrish Mcteague Insurance Agency INC
Worthington, Franklin County, OH
Est. 1959 (67 years)
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
Looking to Buy · Insufficient Evidence
Insufficient Evidence
Summary: Public evidence is insufficient for Looking to Buy.
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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 · William W. Dunning, Operator“Dunning Lathrop and Associates was operated for many years by William W. Dunning.”iaofohio.com verified
- Public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry · 1959“H.F. Albers Insurance was founded in 1959.”iaofohio.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
- William W. Dunning, Operatoriaofohio.com
- Max Parrish and Bill McTeague, Foundersiaofohio.com
- Ralph Guarasci, Manageriaofohio.com
- Ernest E. Dancer, Presidentiaofohio.com
- Scott Egelhoff, Partneriaofohio.com
- Ernie Dancer, Partneriaofohio.com
- Katie Watson, Partneriaofohio.com
- Dan Guarasci, Partneriaofohio.com
- Guarasci Johnston, Partneriaofohio.com
- Public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry (supporting)+5 pts
- 1959iaofohio.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 · 10 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: 67 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 1959 is on a verified record (67 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 1959 is on a verified record (67 years in operation). Verified · +8 pts“H.F. Albers Insurance was founded in 1959.”iaofohio.com verified
Acquisition Research Fit is low. Formation year 1959 is on a verified record (67 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 · Medium
Medium
- Associations: a membership is documented
- Recognition: community recognition is documented
- Leadership: three or more people are named
- Agency age: 67 years
Summary: Public information supports this Mentorship rating.
Confidence: Medium
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Public 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; public history of 30+ years in business or in the industry
- Insurance or business association membership · Worthington Chamber of Commerce“She is a member of the Worthington Chamber of Commerce.”iaofohio.com verified
- Public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry · 1959“H.F. Albers Insurance was founded in 1959.”iaofohio.com verified
- Public history of 30+ years in business or in the industry · 1968“Established in 1968”iaofohio.com verified
- Community recognition · Recognition from Columbus Business First“Our commitment to high-touch service and responsive communication has earned us recognition from Columbus Business First”iaofohio.com verified
- Three or more named leaders · William W. Dunning, Operator“Dunning Lathrop and Associates was operated for many years by William W. Dunning.”iaofohio.com verified
What this rating was based on (5 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
- Worthington Chamber of Commerceiaofohio.com
- Public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry (supporting)+10 pts
- 1959iaofohio.com
- Public history of 30+ years in business or in the industry (supporting)+5 pts
- 1968iaofohio.com
- Community recognition (supporting)+5 pts
- Recognition from Columbus Business Firstiaofohio.com
- Three or more named leaders (supporting)+5 pts
- William W. Dunning, Operatoriaofohio.com
- Max Parrish and Bill McTeague, Foundersiaofohio.com
- Ralph Guarasci, Manageriaofohio.com
- Ernest E. Dancer, Presidentiaofohio.com
- Scott Egelhoff, Partneriaofohio.com
- Ernie Dancer, Partneriaofohio.com
- Katie Watson, Partneriaofohio.com
- Dan Guarasci, Partneriaofohio.com
- Guarasci Johnston, Partneriaofohio.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 · 13 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 · Associated with Insurance Agency of Ohio“In 1996, Albers Dancer Insurance Agency became associated with Insurance Agency of Ohio.”iaofohio.com verified
- Several documented lines of business · Personal, Business, Industry Specialty, Life Insurance“Insurance Agency of Ohio provides personal, business, industry specialty, and life insurance policies”iaofohio.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
- Associated with Insurance Agency of Ohioiaofohio.com
- Auto-Ownersiaofohio.com
- Safecoiaofohio.com
- Liberty Mutualiaofohio.com
- Progressiveiaofohio.com
- Cincinnati Insuranceiaofohio.com
- Philadelphia Insuranceiaofohio.com
- CNAiaofohio.com
- Travelersiaofohio.com
- Several documented lines of business (supporting)+10 pts
- Personal, Business, Industry Specialty, Life Insuranceiaofohio.com
- Personal, Business, Industry, Life Insuranceiaofohio.com
- Lines of business: A Brief History of Life Insuranceiaofohio.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.
What we know
- Public record1
- Agency-published36
- Incomplete evidence2
Not known yet
- Ownership (not confirmed)
- Independent or captive channel
Record & channel
Ohio resident business-entity license (NPN 1702198), licensed at Worthington, OH
gateway.insurance.ohio.govLicensed agency · channel not confirmed
No published statement found yet saying whether this agency is independent or represents one carrier.
Not confirmed. Names on a website or license are not treated as proof of who owns the agency.
Website: www.iaofohio.com
Locations & footprint
Worthington, 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
Parrish Mcteague Insurance Agency INC is a licensed insurance agency licensed in Worthington, OH. Lines listed: Personal, Business, Industry Specialty, Life Insurance. Founding or history: 1968. Agency Match assessments based on public information: Mentorship & Peer Connections medium; Business Partnerships low. 36 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: scored from specialties, markets and carriers published on the agency's website.
Highlights
Story so far
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Family-owned
Published - 1982
1982
PublishedHistorical event: not credited to this agency as a buyer. Individual bought the agency.
People & affiliations
Dunning Lathrop and Associates was operated for many years by William W. Dunning.
Parrish McTeague Insurance Agency Inc was formed when Max Parrish and Bill McTeague merged in the early 1980s.
Ralph Guarasci joined the agency on Jan. 15, 1984, and assumed management duties after the departure of Mr. Parrish and Mr. McTeague.
Ernest E. Dancer was hired in 1978 as the agency President.
Scott has helped the agencies grow over the years and was named a part owner in 2003.
Names & entities
Legal name on license record
Facts from published sources (36 verified, 2 unverified)
Family-owned
“We're a family-owned and locally operated agency”iaofohio.com
Recognition from Columbus Business First
“Our commitment to high-touch service and responsive communication has earned us recognition from Columbus Business First”iaofohio.com
Prestigious milestone achievement award
“and a prestigious milestone achievement award.”iaofohio.com
Central Ohio
“Insurance Agency of Ohio has been safeguarding the futures of Central Ohio residents and businesses for over five decades.”iaofohio.com
Personal, Business, Industry Specialty, Life Insurance
“Insurance Agency of Ohio provides personal, business, industry specialty, and life insurance policies”iaofohio.com
1994
“Dunning Lathrop and Associates and Parrish McTeague Insurance Agency Inc each served the central Ohio area for decades prior to merging on January 1, 1994.”iaofohio.com
William W. Dunning, Operator
“Dunning Lathrop and Associates was operated for many years by William W. Dunning.”iaofohio.com
1968
“Mr. Dunning started his insurance career in 1953 and formed Dunning Lathrop and Associates in 1968.”iaofohio.com
Max Parrish and Bill McTeague, Founders
“Parrish McTeague Insurance Agency Inc was formed when Max Parrish and Bill McTeague merged in the early 1980s.”iaofohio.com
Ralph Guarasci, Manager
“Ralph Guarasci joined the agency on Jan. 15, 1984, and assumed management duties after the departure of Mr. Parrish and Mr. McTeague.”iaofohio.com
Ernest E. Dancer, President
“Ernest E. Dancer was hired in 1978 as the agency President.”iaofohio.com
1982
“Mr. Dancer eventually purchased the agency from the Albers family in November 1982.”iaofohio.com
Associated with Insurance Agency of Ohio
“In 1996, Albers Dancer Insurance Agency became associated with Insurance Agency of Ohio.”iaofohio.com
Personal, Business, Industry, Life Insurance
“Insurance Agency of Ohio specializes in personal, business, industry, and life insurance policies.”iaofohio.com
Lines of business: A Brief History of Life Insurance
“A Brief History of Life Insurance”iaofohio.com
Auto-Owners
“Auto-Owners Insurance logo: dark blue text on white, tagline”iaofohio.com
Safeco
“Safeco Insurance logo with the company name and Liberty Mutual branding.”iaofohio.com
Liberty Mutual
“Safeco Insurance logo with the company name and Liberty Mutual branding.”iaofohio.com
Progressive
“Progressive Insurance logo in blue text on a white background.”iaofohio.com
Cincinnati Insurance
“The Cincinnati Insurance Companies logo: a blue bridge icon above the company name.”iaofohio.com
Philadelphia Insurance
“Philadelphia Insurance Companies logo: A blue square with a white Liberty Bell, beneath text.”iaofohio.com
Guarasci Johnston, Partner
“Kelly Guarasci Johnston, CISR Partner”iaofohio.com
Worthington Chamber of Commerce
“She is a member of the Worthington Chamber of Commerce.”iaofohio.com
Show 2 unverified facts (did not pass QA)
Personal, Business, Industry Specialty, Life Insurance
“We offer a wide range of coverage options, including home, auto, renters, and umbrella policies.”
QA note: Unverified: value not supported by quote. Shown for transparency; not treated as a fact.
iaofohio.comScott Egelhoff, Producer/Owner
“Scott has helped the agencies grow over the years and was named a part owner in 2003.”
QA note: Unverified: value not supported by quote. Shown for transparency; not treated as a fact.
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