The Bowers Insurance Agency has
been providing insurance services to the Cortland community
for four generations, since 1913 when it was founded by Charles
Bowers. Ownership over the years passed first to his son,
J. Frank Bowers, and then to his grandson, Paul C. Bowers,
who incorporated the agency in 1971. In 1981, Paul's son-in-law,
Rick Rose took over as President and headed up the agency
until 2003, during which time a substancial growth spurt occurred.
The following year, Ben Bowers took over the helm after Rick's
retirement, became the 4th generation Bowers to lead the agency,
and along with his partners-- Gene Francisco, Mike Hillman,
and Elmer Kassay-- continues to aggressively grow the business
and constantly develop more products and services for our
loyal clients. The agency originally specialized in farm insurance,
then added full product lines of personal insurance, business
insurance, and financials services. In 2006, the agency unveiled
a full service Income Tax and Accounting Division to help
round out our client offerings, and also expanded into Clarion
and Newcastle, Pa. and Boardman, Ohio. Also on tap for 2006
is the development of our Workers Compensation Auditing Department.
Today, Bowers Insurance operates out of a modern 4300 square
foot facility in Cortland, Ohio — only two doors down
from our original location. The Bowers Agency is a complete
multi-line independent insurance agency, serving customers
throughout Ohio and 26 other states. Our professional staff
is equipped with a first class automation system to aid in
providing the best possible customer service.
We are able to meet virtually any insurance need. However,
we have specialty programs and expertise in several areas
of coverage. Please visit our commercial page for details.
Aggressive marketing and excellent customer service have
enabled the agency to maintain steady growth for more than
85 years.
