Cincinnati Insurance
The Cincinnati Insurance Companies is a U.S. insurer founded in 1950 that sells personal, commercial and life insurance exclusively through independent agents.
Last updated September 15, 2026
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Overview
The Cincinnati Insurance Companies describes itself as Everything Insurance Should Be® and states that it was founded in 1950. It offers personal, commercial and life products sold exclusively through independent insurance agents, and says it provides claims service, technology solutions, competitive products and local associates. The company states it holds an A+ (Superior) financial strength rating from A.M. Best Co. The Cincinnati Insurance Company leads the insurance group, which consists of its own four subsidiaries, and its standard market property casualty insurance group markets business and personal policies in 46 states.
History
The Cincinnati Insurance Companies states that it was founded in 1950 and has operated exclusively through independent agents since then. The company's history page quotes founder Jack Schiff, Sr.: "Our primary purpose is to create a company sponsored by excellent agents and one that would build the relationship of partnership with the agents." The company marked 75 years as "A Bridge to Better," describing hallmarks of focusing solely on independent agents, empowering local field associates, crafting innovative risk management solutions and building a foundation of financial strength. The Cincinnati Insurance Company leads the insurance group, consisting of its own four subsidiaries.
Products and positioning
Everything Insurance Should Be®; insurance sold exclusively through independent agents as a relationship business.
Home insurance
Auto insurance
Life insurance
Private Client insurance
Small business insurance
Large business insurance
Recent events
Cincinnati Insurance launches RideWell in three additional states[5]
Reported:
The Cincinnati Insurance Company launched its RideWell driver-safety program in Illinois, New Jersey and West Virginia, expanding its availability to personal lines policyholders in those states.
Cincinnati Insurance integrates Zesty.ai wildfire risk analytics[6]
Reported:
Zesty.ai announced that The Cincinnati Insurance Company had integrated its Z-FIRE predictive wildfire risk analytics solution across the carrier's personal lines property portfolio.
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