Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Independent Insurance Partner
Since 1911, L. Calvin Jones has operated as an independent insurance agency dedicated to protecting the assets of individuals and businesses across Ohio, Pennsylvania, and the continental United States. Our mission centers on safeguarding what matters most to our clients through comprehensive insurance solutions tailored to their unique needs. With over a century of experience, our team of 15+ licensed advisors combines local expertise with national reach, offering strategic coverage options for business owners, families, and professionals.We maintain 350+ years of combined industry experience and hold designations earned through rigorous education programs. Our independent agency model allows us to represent multiple carriers, ensuring clients receive optimal coverage at competitive rates while benefiting from personalized service and advocacy throughout the insurance lifecycle.
Services
Business Owners Insurance
General Liability Insurance
Surety Bonds
Employee Benefits
401k Retirement Services
Home Insurance
Auto Insurance
Individual Life Insurance
Tax Services
Wealth Management
Details
- Year established: 1911
Highlights and features
- We've provided insurance expertise since 1911 with local market knowledge
- Our team holds 350+ combined years of industry experience
- We represent multiple insurance carriers for optimal coverage options
- We offer specialized insurance solutions for 48 states nationwide
- Our licensed advisors maintain professional designations through ongoing education
What people say
Extraordinary personal service
Next level professional service
Quick to answer questions
Best coverage at best price
Dedicated to providing great protection
Services
Business Owners Insurance
A comprehensive solution combining property and liability coverage for businesses of all sizes. Protects against risks like property damage, bodily injury, and business interruption. Customizable to specific industry needs including construction, manufacturing, and hospitality sectors. Helps businesses maintain continuity while meeting contractual insurance requirements.
General Liability Insurance
Essential protection against third-party claims for bodily injury, property damage, and personal injury. Required for most business contracts and leases. Covers legal defense costs and settlements up to policy limits. Particularly important for businesses with customer premises access or physical operations.
Surety Bonds
Financial guarantees ensuring contractual obligations fulfillment for construction projects and licensing requirements. Includes bid bonds, performance bonds, and payment bonds. Required for public works projects and government contracts. Provides assurance to project owners while protecting contractors' interests.
Employee Benefits
Comprehensive workplace benefits packages including health, dental, vision, and disability insurance. Helps attract and retain talent while providing tax advantages. Includes group voluntary benefits and retirement planning services. Tailored to businesses of all sizes with access to multiple carrier options.
401k Retirement Services
Customized retirement plan solutions including 401(k), profit sharing, and defined benefit plans. Full-service administration with investment advisory services. Fiduciary support and compliance guidance. Designed for businesses from sole proprietorships to corporations with 1,000+ employees.
People
Keith Miller
Chief Operating Officer
Insurance executive with CIC and CWCA designations, overseeing agency operations and strategic direction. 20+ years of insurance industry experience managing commercial risk solutions.
Brian Battaglia
Chief Executive Officer
Agency leader with AAI designation, responsible for overall business strategy and growth initiatives. Brings extensive insurance expertise and executive leadership to client relationships.
Jim Klingensmith
Executive Vice President
Senior insurance professional with CIC and CWCA credentials, focusing on commercial insurance solutions and agency development. 25+ years of industry experience in risk management.
Mercy Komar
Commercial Lines Manager
Insurance advisor with CIC, cyRM, and MLIS designations, specializing in commercial insurance products and client relationship management. Expertise in cyber risk management solutions.
Joshua Palmer
VP Operations
Operations leader with CIC designation, managing day-to-day agency functions and process optimization. Focuses on improving client service delivery and operational efficiency.
Questions
What types of business insurance do you offer?
We provide Business Owners Policies, general liability, surety bonds, workers' compensation, commercial property, and specialized coverage for contractors, manufacturers, and other industries.
Do you offer personal insurance products?
Yes, we offer home, auto, life insurance, and wealth management services tailored to individual needs while offering package discounts for combined policies.
Are you licensed to operate outside Ohio?
We are licensed to serve clients across all 48 continental United States, providing both personal and commercial insurance solutions nationwide.
What employee benefits services do you provide?
We offer group health, dental, vision, disability insurance, retirement plans, and voluntary benefits programs for businesses of all sizes.
How does your surety bond process work?
We provide instant bid, performance, and payment bonds with same-day issuance available for qualified applicants through our carrier partnerships.
What sets your agency apart from others?
As an independent agency since 1911, we combine local expertise with national resources, offering personalized service through experienced advisors with industry-specific knowledge.
