Central Insurance

Central's Boat Dock Coverage provides coverage for your permanent pier, wharf, or dock when physical damage is caused by freezing, thawing, pressure or weight of water or ice, whether wind driven or not.

Condo Owners Insurance from Central Insurance provides personal property and liability protection to fit the unique insurance needs of condo owners.

Central's Equipment Breakdown Coverage offers affordable protection against unexpected and costly home equipment repairs due to mechanical or electrical breakdown.

Central Insurance’s Home Business Plus endorsement covers home business equipment, supplies, and liability.

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Central’s loss control experts describe steps to take after a car accident, including notifying police and documenting damage.

Central Insurance’s purpose is to protect policyholders while ensuring the company’s long-term strength and growth.

For 150 years, Central’s legacy has been shaped by the people who built it—employees, agents, and policyholders who believed insurance should be rooted in integrity, service, and long-term partnership.

Find more information on Central’s employee benefits including a pension plan, 401K, competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, retirement planning and more!

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Central Insurance’s employees and departments provide service to agents and customers.

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Founded in 1876 as the Van Wert County Mutual Fire Insurance Company, the Central Insurance Companies have evolved into a successful property and casualty group with combined assetstotaling over $1 billion and an A.M. Best rating of

Central Insurance supports programs, charities, and volunteer opportunities.

Central Insurance's long history can be traced back to 1876 and a small insurance company called the Van Wert County Mutual Fire Insurance Company.

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Central Insurance is headquartered in Van Wert, Ohio, with regional offices in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, and Van Wert, Ohio.

Central Insurance offers home, auto, and business insurance through independent agents as a Trusted Choice company.

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Central Insurance transitions its operations into a mutual holding company structure under Ohio law. The move consolidates the property and casualty mutual insurer and its affiliates into a new corporate framework. This restructuring aims to modernize governance and operational efficiency while maintaining its mutual ownership model.

Jan 2025Times Bulletin MediaNews article

The Central Insurance Companies promotes Matt Zollner to vice president of its Northeast regional office. He will relocate to the Boston area later this year to oversee the regional operations. Zollner’s promotion reflects the company’s expansion and leadership development in the Northeast market.

Jul 2020Insurance JournalNews article

Cindy M. Hurless, COO of Van Wert, Ohio-based Central Insurance Companies, joins the company’s board of directors. The appointment follows her leadership role in operations for the insurer.

May 2020Insurance JournalNews article

The Central Insurance Companies appoints David Lee as vice president of its Southeast regional office. The promotion takes effect November 25, 2019, marking a leadership shift within the company’s regional operations.

Nov 2019Insurance JournalNews article