OUR STORY
HARRY L. FROST
The Frost Insurance Agency was started in October 1945 by Harry L. Frost. Mr. Frost initially worked out of his home in Holgate, Ohio selling property, casualty, life and health insurance with a purposeful dedication to his customers. He believed that his customers deserved the best possible service that he could provide. In 1948 Mr. Frost moved the agency to the Bakery Building on Railway Avenue, located next to Holgate County Pride grocery store, which is currently the office for New Concept Realty. In 1956 the office was relocated to 130 North Wilhelm Street, currently the home of The Cutting Edge. The agency remained at that location for the next 21 years. In 1977 the office was relocated to the current location at 120 Railway Avenue.
The Napoleon office opened in 1972 when Don Stange joined the agency. He operated a small office in the back of the Reiser Realty building at 219 West Clinton. The agency was moved to 221 West Clinton Street when the agency purchased The Associated Insurance Agency in 1984. It remained at that location until 2005 when the current building was purchased and renovated at 620 Scott Street.
During a ten year period from 1996 to 2006 Jeannette Zeisloft operated an office in her home at 34 Elm Street Leipsic, Ohio.
Harry Frost remained an active part of the business until he was 74 years old. Craig Frost joined with his father in 1960, became a partner and eventually retired in 1997. Don Stange joined the agency as a partner in 1972 at which time the agency was renamed Frost-Stange Insurance Agency. Dave Schuette started with the agency in 1977 and became a partner in 1982 along with Craig and Don. In 1988 the name was changed to Frost Stange Schuette Insurance Agency. Chris Peper joined the agency as a producer in 1985. In 1988 Doug Bischoff joined the agency at which time Chris and Doug both became partners along with Craig, Don and Dave. Don Stange retired from the agency in 1992. Jeff Boulton joined the agency in 1997 becoming a partner in 1999. In 1998 the agency changed its name back to Frost Insurance Agency, recognizing the roots of the agency. Dave Schuette retired from the agency in 2008. Rachel Moll joined the agency in 2002 and became a partner in 2009.
Ohio Casualty was the first insurance company Mr. Frost represented. Other companies represented in the early years of business were: Ohio Farmers, Shelby Mutual, Michigan Millers Merchants, Lumbermen’s Mutual, Celina, National Mutual, as well as Indiana Insurance and Mennonite Mutual in recent years.
Frost Insurance acquired several agencies through the years including the Otte Insurance Agency of Ridgeville Corners, Associated Insurance Agency, Napoleon which was operated by Don Fetter and the Edmund Reed Agency of Malinta.
Today, Frost Insurance Agency remains dedicated to providing quality service to our customers. We strive to put the customer first, recognizing that each individual is important and has unique needs that require our best efforts.