About Us
Short Agency is an independent insurance agency and has been a part of the local community for 50 years. Our purpose as an agency is to develop relationships that benefit the client as well as the community in which we live. By putting our customers and community first, we believe our agency will see continued success in the years to come.
Located in Archbold, we are excellently positioned to serve the Northwest Ohio area. Short Agency serves their clients through the use of the independent agency system. This means that instead of only being able to provide you insurance through one company, such as a captive insurance agent, we have access to several different companies that offer some of the most comprehensive insurance policies, at the best rates. That’s what Short Agency can offer, the ability to create an insurance package that is tailored to fit your specific needs!
Short Agency is an independent insurance agency and has been a part of the local community for 50 years. Our purpose as an agency is to develop relationships that benefit the client as well as the community in which we live. By putting our customers and community first, we believe our agency will see continued success in the years to come.
Located in Archbold, we are excellently positioned to serve the Northwest Ohio area. Short Agency serves their clients through the use of the independent agency system. This means that instead of only being able to provide you insurance through one company, such as a captive insurance agent, we have access to several different companies that offer some of the most comprehensive insurance policies, at the best rates. That’s what Short Agency can offer, the ability to create an insurance package that is tailored to fit your specific needs!
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Our History
The Beginning Short Agency was started back in 1971 when Calvin Short and his son, Lonnie Short, founded the agency as a partnership in Archbold. The agency primarily sold real estate the first year in business, but then in 1972, Lonnie and Cal both became licensed insurance agents bringing insurance services into the fold. With Cal dealing primarily in real estate and Lonnie running the insurance business with the help of his sister, Peg Rufenacht, the agency flourished. The Agency Grows In 1977, the Short Agency partnership was converted into a corporation with Lonnie and Cal sharing ownership equally. Serving the Archbold area in Insurance, Real Estate, and Auctions; Short Agency grew to the point that a second location was needed. So, in 1979, Short Agency opened an office in Wauseon and brought Terry Short (Cal’s son, Lonnie’s & Peg’s brother) in to manage the new office there. Terry, in 1980, bought into the corporation and became a 1/3 owner of Short Agency with his dad and brother. The agency continued on this way until 1990 when Cal Short sold his 1/3 share back to the business, which made Lonnie and Terry 50/50 owners of the business. Fast Forward to Today Today Short Agency, under the ownership of Zach Pursel, still operates out of Archbold. In 2022, the transition to cloud based business allowed for Short Agency to operate back under a single office out of Archbold. Following the retirement of John Graber who focused on the real estate aspect of the business, Lonnie and Terry decided to focus solely on insurance until their retirement in 2021. With great product knowledge, personal service to the customer, attention to detail and an excellent group of agents, Short Agency is well positioned to sustain growth in the years to come! |
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Short Agency Office
107 Ditto Street
Archbold, OH 43502
Office Number: (419)-445-6846
Archbold, OH 43502
Office Number: (419)-445-6846
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