The Buren Insurance Group Inc.

Our rich history first sprouted in 1935 in a small village in Wayne County, Ohio, when John Barnard began selling insurance from his home. Simultaneously, Arthur Mellick, Glenn Messner and Gerald Tucker hung their collective shingles outside their small, independent store fronts. Without so much as a calculator, these insurance pioneers began selling automobile and fire insurance in their respective communities. Through consistent hard work and a relentless resolve to succeed, these gentlemen were able to build organizations that supported their families while providing a vital service to the community.

In 1968, a young insurance salesman named Don Buren joined and in 1970, he purchased the Barnard Agency with less than a $10,000 annual commissions and a vision of building the organization.

Today, the second and third generations of each of these thriving entities have strategically joined together to ensure that the legacy their fathers entrusted to them lives on in The Buren Insurance Group and its subsidiaries - The Barnard Insurance Agency, Mellick Insurance and Messner Insurance.

Tim and Jeff Buren and Jim Messner have been charged with taking this combination of agencies to the next level of excellence. The Buren Insurance Group features nearly 20 employees. These specialized employees provide a comprehensive overview to meet the insurance and financial needs of each of its clients. The level of client care combined with a highly skilled team will continue to propel The Buren Insurance Group for even more generations to come.