Gesner Insurance Agency, INC.
Based on public information · Profile not yet claimedLicensed agency · channel not confirmed
Offices: Huntington · West VirginiaGesner Insurance Agency, INC. is a licensed insurance agency licensed in Huntington, WV. Lines listed: auto, home, life, and business insurance, and surety bonds. Founding or history: 1999. Agency Match assessments based on public information: Business Partnerships medium; Mentorship & Peer Connections low. 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 and on carrier logos 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 carrier logos on the agency's website and from other public facts.
Research
Detailed profile
Geography
1 documented offices
Ownership events
None documented
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: Three or more named leaders; public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry
- Three or more named leaders · John Woodward, Agency Ownergesnerinsurance.com
- Public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry · 1999gesnerinsurance.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 named leaders (supporting)+10 pts
- John Woodward, Agency Ownergesnerinsurance.com
- President: Thomas Gesnergesnerinsurance.com
- Agency Owner: John Woodwardgesnerinsurance.com
- Licensed Agent: Charles Heinergesnerinsurance.com
- Sales & Service Agent: Jennifer Baileygesnerinsurance.com
- Agent: Rachel Fullergesnerinsurance.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 · 7 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 · 5Acquisition Research Fit is low. Formation year 1999 is on a verified record (27 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 1999 is on a verified record (27 years in operation). Verified · +5 ptsgesnerinsurance.com
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
Low · 30Public signs of industry standing and willingness to share know-how: association leadership, teaching, memberships, recognition and tenure.
Agency Match score: 30/100 · Medium confidence: 3+ public facts
Why: Insurance or business association membership; public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry; three or more named leaders
- Insurance or business association membership · Community Associations, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Tri-State Chamber of Commercegesnerinsurance.com
- Public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry · 1999gesnerinsurance.com
- Three or more named leaders · John Woodward, Agency Ownergesnerinsurance.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.
- Insurance or business association membership+15 pts
- Community Associations, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Tri-State Chamber of Commercegesnerinsurance.com
- Public history of 15+ years in business or in the industry (supporting)+10 pts
- Three or more named leaders (supporting)+5 pts
- John Woodward, Agency Ownergesnerinsurance.com
- President: Thomas Gesnergesnerinsurance.com
- Agency Owner: John Woodwardgesnerinsurance.com
- Licensed Agent: Charles Heinergesnerinsurance.com
- Sales & Service Agent: Jennifer Baileygesnerinsurance.com
- Agent: Rachel Fullergesnerinsurance.com
Total: 30 points → Agency Match score 30/100, rated Low (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 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 · auto, home, life, and business insurance, and surety bondsgesnerinsurance.com
- Three or more carriers named · Independent Insurance Agencygesnerinsurance.com
- Several documented lines of business · Auto, Home, Life, Business Insurance, Surety Bondsgesnerinsurance.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
- auto, home, life, and business insurance, and surety bondsgesnerinsurance.com
- Three or more carriers named+15 pts
- Independent Insurance Agencygesnerinsurance.com
- Erie Insurancegesnerinsurance.com
- Highmarkgesnerinsurance.com
- Progressivegesnerinsurance.com
- Hartfordgesnerinsurance.com
- Several documented lines of business (supporting)+10 pts
- Auto, Home, Life, Business Insurance, Surety Bondsgesnerinsurance.com
- Auto, Home, Life, Business Insurance, Surety Bondsgesnerinsurance.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 · 8 facts from 1 website.
Not known publicly: Which partnerships the agency would welcome; Carrier appointments not published online.
Record & channel
West Virginia resident business-entity license #100129663 (NPN 16493619), licensed at Huntington, WV
sbs.naic.orgLicensed 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: gesnerinsurance.com
Locations & footprint
Huntington, West Virginia
Operating office · Southern
Documented offices are not necessarily the full service area. Acquisitions do not establish additional offices.
Highlights
People & affiliations
John Woodward Agency Owner
Thomas Gesner President Tom opened the agency in 1999 and has overseen steady growth over the years.
John Woodward Agency Owner Start Saving Today
Charles Heiner Licensed Agent The Heiner name in the region is a known and respected moniker.
Jennifer Bailey Sales & Service Agent Jennifer has many years of experience in the insurance industry dating back to 1990.
Rachel Fuller Agent Rachel Fuller joined the Gesner Insurance family in 2017.
Community Associations, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Tri-State Chamber of Commerce
Names & entities
Legal name on license record
Facts from published sources (23 verified)
526 6th Avenue Huntington, West Virginia 25701
“Gesner Insurance Agency 526 6th Avenue Huntington , West Virginia 25701”gesnerinsurance.com
auto, home, life, and business insurance, and surety bonds
“Gesner Insurance Agency specializes in auto, home, life, and business insurance, and surety bonds.”gesnerinsurance.com
Independent Insurance Agency
“Your Local Huntington Independent Insurance Agency Gesner Insurance Agency specializes in auto, home, life, and business insurance, and surety bonds.”gesnerinsurance.com
Erie Insurance
“Specializing In Erie Insurance Erie Insurance has been helping customers since 1925 with their auto, home, business, and life insurance needs.”gesnerinsurance.com
West Virginia, including Huntington, Barboursville, Lavalette, Ceredo, Kenova, Chesapeake, Proctorville, Hurricane, South Point, and Ona
“Gesner Insurance Agency specializes in auto, home, life, and business insurance, and surety bonds for all of West Virginia, including Huntington, Barboursville, Lavalette, Ceredo, Kenova, Chesapeake, Proctorville, Hurricane, South Point, and Ona.”gesnerinsurance.com
526 6th Avenue Huntington, West Virginia 25701
“Gesner Insurance Agency 526 6th Avenue Huntington , West Virginia 25701”gesnerinsurance.com
1999
“Gesner Insurance Agency was established in 1999 to serve the insurance needs of the many individuals and businesses located throughout the Greater Huntington Area and Southeast Ohio.”gesnerinsurance.com
John Woodward, Agency Owner
“John Woodward Agency Owner”gesnerinsurance.com
Auto, Home, Life, Business Insurance, Surety Bonds
“Gesner Insurance Agency specializes in auto, home, life, and business insurance, and surety bonds for all of West Virginia”gesnerinsurance.com
Greater Huntington Area and Southeast Ohio
“Gesner Insurance Agency was established in 1999 to serve the insurance needs of the many individuals and businesses located throughout the Greater Huntington Area and Southeast Ohio.”gesnerinsurance.com
Community Associations, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Tri-State Chamber of Commerce
“Associations Community Associations Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Tri-State Chamber of Commerce”gesnerinsurance.com
526 6th Avenue Huntington, West Virginia 25701
“Gesner Insurance Agency 526 6th Avenue Huntington , West Virginia 25701”gesnerinsurance.com
1999
“Tom opened the agency in 1999 and has overseen steady growth over the years.”gesnerinsurance.com
President: Thomas Gesner
“Thomas Gesner President Tom opened the agency in 1999 and has overseen steady growth over the years.”gesnerinsurance.com
Agency Owner: John Woodward
“John Woodward Agency Owner Start Saving Today”gesnerinsurance.com
Licensed Agent: Charles Heiner
“Charles Heiner Licensed Agent The Heiner name in the region is a known and respected moniker.”gesnerinsurance.com
Sales & Service Agent: Jennifer Bailey
“Jennifer Bailey Sales & Service Agent Jennifer has many years of experience in the insurance industry dating back to 1990.”gesnerinsurance.com
Agent: Rachel Fuller
“Rachel Fuller Agent Rachel Fuller joined the Gesner Insurance family in 2017.”gesnerinsurance.com
Auto, Home, Life, Business Insurance, Surety Bonds
“Gesner Insurance Agency specializes in auto, home, life, and business insurance, and surety bonds for all of West Virginia”gesnerinsurance.com
West Virginia, including Huntington, Barboursville, Lavalette, Ceredo, Kenova, Chesapeake, Proctorville, Hurricane, South Point, and Ona
“Gesner Insurance Agency specializes in auto, home, life, and business insurance, and surety bonds for all of West Virginia, including Huntington, Barboursville, Lavalette, Ceredo, Kenova, Chesapeake, Proctorville, Hurricane, South Point, and Ona.”gesnerinsurance.com