SPRINGFIELD, OHIO – Wallace & Turner, Inc., Springfield, Ohio’s largest, locally owned independent insurance agency, is celebrating its 150th anniversary of providing comprehensive insurance services to the community, including personal, business and life & health coverage.

Wallace & Turner traces its origin to 1870 when Ira W. Wallace and L. B. Corry came from Leroy, Ohio to Springfield to open a general insurance agency, operated as Wallace & Corry. In 1895, that partnership dissolved and Ira W. Wallace founded Wallace & Company, which operated until 1961 when Harry M. Turner, founder of Turner Insurance Agency purchased Wallace & Company and changed the agency name to Wallace & Turner, Inc. Since 1961, Wallace & Turner has experienced decades of growth, multiple acquisitions, expansion of services and created a legacy of community involvement.

“Wallace & Turner is proud to reach the 150-year mark of service to our policyholders and be in a position to carry on Harry Turner’s motto of doing ‘good things for the community,’” commented partner Patrick Field, a third generation Wallace & Turner employee. “Our team values the relationships we have built with clients, many who have been with us for decades, and planned to show our appreciation with several in-person celebrations this summer. Given current circumstances, we have decided that in lieu of events, we will be donating to several local organizations that are in need. Additionally, Wallace & Turner is giving $150 to each of our employees to donate to the charity of their choice.”

Wallace & Turner has a rich history of supporting non-profits, not only through financial contributions, but by volunteering time and helping raise awareness for important causes. Notably, the agency recently nominated Second Harvest Food Bank of Clark, Champaign and Logan Counties for the Liberty Mutual® Emergency Community Support Grant, which awarded the non-profit with a $10,000 donation. The donation will support Second Harvest’s mission of helping those suffering from food insecurity.

In October 2019, Wallace & Turner expanded its footprint with the opening of a second office in Urbana, Ohio. This addition underscored the agency’s focus on providing convenient and personalized service to its customer base.

“Wallace & Turner’s longevity and growth are the result of remaining steadfast to our core values of integrity, financial stability and consistency in service,” said partner P.J. Miller, a second generation Wallace & Turner employee. “Moreover, the agency’s success would not be possible without our employees – past and present – and our policyholders, who we regard as family. As we reflect on our milestone anniversary, we recognize that this has been a particularly challenging few months for many clients, and pledge to continue offering support and expertise to keep them prepared and protected for the next 150 years and beyond.”

As an independent insurance agency, Wallace & Turner works with a range of top-rated carriers which means clients receive comprehensive and cost-effective insurance options tailored to their needs. The agency is a long-standing member of Associated Risk Managers International, Keystone Insurers Group, Trusted Choice, Ohio Insurance Agents Association and Independent Insurance Agents Association, both in Ohio and nationally. Wallace & Turner currently employs 20 seasoned insurance professionals with offices in Springfield and Urbana. Connect with the agency on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

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