Business Details
48 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Insurance Partner in Ottawa, OH
Fortman Insurance Services has been dedicated to protecting the assets and future of Ohio residents and businesses since 1978. As an independent insurance agency, we leverage partnerships with top-rated companies to deliver personalized coverage solutions tailored to individual and commercial needs. Our team of experienced professionals specializes in evaluating risk exposures, addressing industry-specific challenges, and crafting insurance packages that evolve with clients' changing circumstances. With offices in Ottawa and Bluffton, we serve communities across northwest Ohio, offering comprehensive personal insurance options including auto, home, life, health, and specialty policies.For businesses, our expertise spans commercial auto, property, liability, employee benefits, and specialty coverages like cyber liability and professional risk management. Our commitment to community-driven service is reflected in our proactive approach to client education, policy optimization, and claims advocacy. By maintaining local market knowledge while accessing national insurance networks, we ensure clients receive both personalized attention and broad coverage capabilities. With four decades of regional experience, we combine proven expertise in risk assessment with modern insurance solutions to deliver lasting value to our policyholders.
Services
Personal Insurance
Commercial Insurance
Auto Insurance
Homeowners Insurance
Life Insurance
Health Insurance
Business Owners Policy
Employee Benefits
Flood Insurance
ATV Insurance
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized insurance solutions tailored to Ohio's unique risks
- Our team includes Certified Insurance Counselors with decades of regional experience
- We maintain partnerships with top-rated national insurance carriers
- We provide comprehensive commercial risk assessment and mitigation strategies
- We offer 24/7 policyholder support for claims emergencies
Services
Personal Insurance
We provide comprehensive personal insurance solutions tailored to protect Ohio residents' assets and loved ones. Our offerings include auto, home, life, health, and specialty policies designed to address unique individual needs. With expert guidance from our certified agents, clients receive customized coverage that evolves with life changes while maintaining competitive pricing through our independent carrier network.
Commercial Insurance
Our commercial insurance services safeguard Ohio businesses against industry-specific risks through customized coverage packages. We offer property, liability, employee benefits, and specialty policies for sectors ranging from auto dealerships to manufacturing. With risk assessment expertise and partnerships with national carriers, we create comprehensive protection strategies that support business continuity and growth in northwest Ohio's economic climate.
Employee Benefits
We design comprehensive employee benefits packages that meet both employer and employee needs across northwest Ohio. Our services include group health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement solutions. With dedicated specialists handling plan selection, implementation, and ongoing administration, we help businesses attract talent while maintaining cost-effective benefits structures that comply with regulatory requirements.
Business Owners Policy
Our Business Owners Policies (BOP) combine essential protections for Ohio's small businesses into streamlined packages. Covering property damage, liability claims, and business interruption, these customizable policies offer cost efficiencies while addressing specific operational risks. Our experienced commercial agents work closely with clients to ensure coverage aligns with business size, industry, and growth trajectory.
Health Insurance
We offer individual and group health insurance solutions that balance comprehensive medical coverage with affordability for Ohio residents and businesses. Our licensed specialists provide guidance through marketplace options, Medicare supplements, and employer-sponsored plans. With ongoing support for policy selection, claims navigation, and coverage updates, we help clients maintain protection through life's changing circumstances.
People
Jonathan Fortman
COO/Employee Benefits Broker
Third-generation insurance professional with 15+ years experience in commercial risk management and employee benefits solutions, serving Ohio businesses across multiple industries.
Zack Fortman
Property & Casualty Manager
Certified Insurance Counselor specializing in personal lines and commercial property coverage, with expertise in northwest Ohio's unique insurance needs developed over a decade of service.
John Fortman
Agency Manager/Commercial Agent
Agency leader with 25+ years experience in business insurance solutions, holding advanced certifications in risk assessment and commercial liability coverage for various Ohio industries.
Laurie Basinger
Health Department Manager
Certified Medicare advisor with 20 years experience in health insurance solutions, specializing in individual and group plans across both private and public sector markets in Ohio.
Amy Baker
Property & Casualty Agent
Experienced personal lines specialist focusing on auto and home insurance solutions, recognized for outstanding client service through personalized policy consultations and claims advocacy.
Questions
What types of insurance do you offer in Ohio?
We provide comprehensive personal and commercial insurance including auto, home, life, health, business property, liability, employee benefits, and specialty coverages across northwest Ohio.
How can I get a free insurance quote?
Request instant quotes online for auto/home insurance or complete our business insurance forms. Call 419-523-4500 for personalized assistance with any coverage type.
Do you serve areas beyond Ottawa and Bluffton?
We serve all of northwest Ohio including Defiance, Findlay, Lima, Paulding, and Van Wert counties from our two local offices with statewide licensing capabilities.
What makes your agency different from online insurers?
As local independent agents, we combine personalized service with access to multiple carriers, providing unbiased recommendations and hands-on claims support unlike direct writers.
Can you help with specialized insurance needs?
Our specialists handle unique coverages like cyber liability, professional errors & omissions, special event insurance, and niche commercial risks beyond standard policy offerings.
