About Us

 

Letter from President 

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Haughn & Associates would like to welcome you to our website. It reflects both our values and our guiding principles. We intentionally keep the agency at a size and maintain a staff that enables us to service our accounts on an individual and personal basis.

We have many years of experience in the construction arena, as well as, in various other industry niches. We bring expertise, both personally and professionally that helps our clients obtain their goals. The value we give to our customers far exceeds that of our fellow competitors.

Regardless of the size of the risk, our experienced staff will always provide you with innovative solutions and value-added service.

Haughn & Associates invites you to give us the opportunity to provide you with a free, no obligation, analysis of your current insurance program or to design a new program that will protect your business and family against unforeseen events.

Michael Haughn
President


What Sets Us Apart 

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What sets Haughn & Associates, Inc. apart from other insurance agencies?

One-stop shopping

From bonding to commercial protection, personal insurance to employee benefits, Haughn & Associates, Inc. offers an extensive menu of insurance choices designed with your assets in mind.

Experienced insurance experts

We pride ourselves on hiring professional, caring associates—with unique backgrounds in insurance, construction, and entrepreneurship—who are all dedicated to helping you realize your personal and professional goals.

Dollars and sense

We’ve also taken great care to select insurance companies that have solid financial backgrounds and a philosophy rooted in serving you, the policyholder.

At Haughn & Associates, we are fully committed to becoming your long-term insurance partner. We’ll access your needs and risks today and suggest the protection you need to feel secure. Then as your life changes, we’ll be there to provide new solutions for securing the things that mean the most to you.

 

History 

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Michael Haughn began his insurance career in 1970 with Marsh & McLennan, the world’s largest insurance broker. He expanded his management techniques and insurance expertise during subsequent employment with Frank B. Hall and Corroon & Black of Ohio. Later, he bought an interest in and served as president of a major, local insurance agency where he refined those techniques increasing productivity and creating an effective management team.

In 1986, Michael founded Haughn & Associates (H & A).  H & A began as a specialist in the construction industry by providing insurance services and products to contractors and their suppliers.  Over the years, we have expanded our expertise to service many other types of businesses and also offer specialized and tailored insurance packages in numerous niche areas.

 

Management 

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Michael W. Haughn, President

Michael, founder of Haughn & Associates, has earned his reputation as an expert in insurance through over thirty-five years of dedicated service to the industry. He was the first trainee of the world’s largest insurance brokerage and a former Vice President and Manager of the Construction Division of a local national brokerage firm, where he served on the National Construction Advisory Board as a resource. In addition, Michael was also partner and President of a local construction based agency. He is knowledgeable in all aspects of the insurance industry, but his expertise lies in property, casualty, and surety bonds. He is domestically licensed in Property & Casualty and Life& Health and holds non-resident insurance licenses in the majority of the 50 states. Michael graduated from Kent State University with a BBA in Economics and Finance.

 

Barry C. Fonarow, CPCU, Senior Vice President

Barry offers nearly 30 years of experience in underwriting, sales and marketing in the insurance industry. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Kentucky and is licensed in Property & Casualty. In 1990, he earned the CPCU designation. Barry is involved in the sale and service of commercial property and casualty insurance and works closely with the president to further develop the agency’s market and vendor relationships , as well as, the overall management of the firm. Barry is involved in various construction related organizations.

 

 

Brian Haughn, Executive Vice President

Brian joined Haughn & Associates in March 2002 as a commercial lines producer. His background includes seven years as a project manager and estimator with a local specialized contracting firm. Brian has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Colorado State University, and is licensed as a Property and Casualty insurance agent. Brian works very closely with the President to develop both client and market relationships. He is involved with the overall management of the firm.