Business Details
48 Years
experience
Your Trusted Ohio Insurance Partner
Central Ohio Group has been dedicated to providing comprehensive insurance solutions since 1978. Our mission is to empower individuals, families, and businesses with personalized insurance plans that meet their unique needs. As a brokerage firm, we act as your advocate, offering access to over 40 top-tier carriers to ensure you receive the best possible coverage. Our team of experienced professionals specializes in Medicare, employee benefits, health insurance, and life insurance, prioritizing client education and informed decision-making. We pride ourselves on maintaining a single point of contact throughout the entire process, ensuring clarity and consistency. With deep roots in the community, we actively support local organizations and high school athletics.Our commitment to integrity, value, and family extends to every interaction, whether you're a senior navigating Medicare or a business owner seeking competitive employee benefits. We operate with transparency, avoiding cold calls and focusing on building trust through face-to-face consultations. Our expertise spans health, vision, dental, disability, and critical illness coverage, with a particular emphasis on demystifying complex insurance options. By combining decades of experience with a client-first approach, we aim to transform the insurance experience from daunting to confident.
Services
Medicare Plans
Employee Benefits
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Critical Illness Coverage
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We offer unbiased access to 40+ top-tier insurance carriers
- Our team includes certified Medicare specialists with decades of experience
- We maintain a single point of contact throughout the entire insurance process
- We prioritize community investment through local organization partnerships
- Our brokerage model ensures comprehensive plan comparisons without carrier obligations
Services
Medicare Plans
Our Medicare specialists help seniors identify coverage gaps and create customized plans. We compare options from multiple carriers to find solutions matching your lifestyle, budget, and medical needs. Our process includes explaining plan details, enrollment assistance, and ongoing support throughout the policy term.
Employee Benefits
We help businesses design competitive benefits packages that attract talent. Our experts analyze your company's needs, compare carrier options, and implement customized solutions including health, dental, vision, and disability coverage. We handle carrier coordination and ongoing plan management for employers.
Health Insurance
We provide individual and family health insurance solutions with options from multiple carriers. Our team explains plan features, helps compare costs, and assists with enrollment. We focus on finding coverage that matches your specific medical needs and budget requirements.
Life Insurance
We offer term and permanent life insurance options to protect your family's financial future. Our agents explain policy features, help determine appropriate coverage amounts, and assist with application processes from multiple carrier options.
Critical Illness Coverage
We provide supplemental coverage for cancer, hospital indemnity, and critical illness scenarios. Our specialists explain benefit structures, help compare plans, and ensure you understand how these policies complement your primary health insurance.
People
Connor Tharp
President
Connor leads our sales team with expertise in health and life insurance. He focuses on group, individual, and Medicare plans while managing agent training and client relations. He graduated from Ohio Northern University and joined COG in 2018.
Rhett Harris
Vice President, Medicare Specialist
Rhett specializes in Medicare and annuity products. He graduated from University of Mount Union and joined COG in 2020. He provides personalized Medicare solutions while balancing client needs with carrier options.
Gina Ashley
Executive Vice President
Gina oversees sales and renewals for all products with 30+ years of insurance experience. She specializes in Medicare plans and agent training. She joined COG in 1993 after working as a medical underwriter.
Brian Vess
Sales Broker
Brian focuses on group and individual health insurance, Medicare supplements, and life insurance. With 30+ years in the industry, he prioritizes client relationships and joined COG in 2014 to expand our broker network.
Karen Gilkison
Sales, Medicare & Small Group
Karen specializes in Medicare plans and small business insurance. With 20+ years in health insurance, she helps clients navigate complex coverage options. She joined COG in 2018 and operates a satellite office in Wayne County.
Questions
What insurance services does Central Ohio Group offer?
We specialize in Medicare plans, employee benefits, health insurance, life insurance, vision/dental coverage, disability insurance, and critical illness plans for individuals and businesses.
How does Central Ohio Group help with Medicare selection?
Our Medicare specialists identify coverage gaps and create customized plans while explaining all options from multiple carriers during personalized consultations.
Do you work with local Ohio businesses?
Yes, we help Ohio employers design competitive benefits packages by comparing plans from various carriers to meet employee and business needs.
What makes Central Ohio Group different from direct carriers?
As a brokerage firm, we're not tied to any single carrier, giving clients access to nearly all available insurance options without bias.
How can I prepare for my first insurance consultation?
Gather your date of birth, zip code, medication list, primary doctor information, and any specific coverage requirements before your appointment.
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