Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Insurance Partner in Hartville
Founded in 1957, Yoder-Bontrager Insurance has built a legacy of trust and personalized service in the insurance industry. As an independent agency, we prioritize our clients' needs by offering tailored insurance solutions from multiple providers, ensuring comprehensive coverage for individuals, families, businesses, and faith-based organizations. Our team of experienced agents combines deep local knowledge with a commitment to community service, operating with transparency and integrity. Rooted in faith-based values, we approach insurance as a partnership, focusing on long-term relationships rather than transactions. With over six decades of experience, we remain dedicated to helping clients safeguard their assets and futures through attentive, personalized guidance.Our expertise spans home, auto, life, commercial, and ministry insurance, with specialized knowledge in unique risks like flood, earthquake, and identity theft coverage. We distinguish ourselves through hands-on support, from policy selection to claims resolution, ensuring clients feel heard and protected. Our affiliation with Erie Insurance and Mennonite Mutual Insurance Company strengthens our ability to deliver reliable, values-aligned coverage. Located in Hartville, we serve clients across Northeast Ohio with a hometown touch. By maintaining independence from any single insurer, we guarantee unbiased recommendations focused solely on client needs.
Services
Home Insurance
Auto Insurance
Life Insurance
Business Insurance
Church Insurance
Details
- Year established: 1957
Highlights and features
- We offer 65+ years of independent insurance expertise since 1957
- Our agents provide personalized policy assessments tailored to individual needs
- We maintain strong community ties through local involvement and first-name basis relationships
- Our faith-based approach integrates ethical business practices with client advocacy
- We provide specialized coverage options for unique risks like flood and earthquake
What people say
Top-notch customer service
Friendly hometown atmosphere
Understand client needs first
Faith-based values maintained
Effective claims resolution
Services
Home Insurance
Protect your primary residence, seasonal properties, or rental units with customizable policies. We offer specialized coverage for flood, earthquake, sewer backup, and identity theft risks. Our independent status allows comparison across multiple insurers to find optimal protection for unique home situations.
Auto Insurance
Coverage for cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, and watercraft with options for liability, collision, and comprehensive protection. We provide multi-vehicle discounts and commercial auto policies for business fleets while accommodating diverse driving records.
Life Insurance
Term and permanent life insurance solutions to protect dependents against financial hardship. We help clients choose between temporary coverage for specific obligations and lifelong policies with cash value accumulation components.
Business Insurance
Tailored insurance packages for contractors, medical providers, retailers, and manufacturers. Includes general liability, property protection, and commercial auto coverage with specialized options for industry-specific risks like equipment breakdown or product recalls.
Church Insurance
Comprehensive programs for traditional and non-traditional ministries through our partnership with Mennonite Mutual Insurance. Covers property, liability, and operational risks for churches, religious schools, and faith-based daycare centers or camps.
People
Emily Bontrager-Manchester
Personal Lines Agent
Specializes in auto, home, umbrella, and commercial bonds insurance with personalized service approach.
Chris Minick
Personal Lines Agent
Property and casualty insurance specialist focusing on individual client needs assessment.
Paul Bontrager
Principal Agent
Commercial insurance expert with extensive experience in business risk management solutions.
Joey Viscounte
Commercial Account Manager
Handles commercial accounts while providing expertise in personal lines insurance products.
Jody Miller
Customer Service Representative
Delivers friendly support for policyholders with attention to detail in client interactions.
Questions
What makes Yoder-Bontrager Insurance different from other agencies?
We combine 65+ years of local experience with independent agency status to offer unbiased recommendations focused solely on client needs.
What types of insurance do you offer?
We provide home, auto, life, business, and church insurance with specialized coverage options for unique risks.
How do you handle insurance claims?
We provide hands-on support throughout the claims process, leveraging our insurer relationships to ensure timely, fair resolutions.
Do you work with faith-based organizations?
Yes, we specialize in church and ministry insurance through our partnership with Mennonite Mutual Insurance Company.
Are you involved in the local community?
Our agents have been active community members in Hartville for generations, maintaining personal relationships with most clients.
