James McBane founded the agency in Bergholz, OH in 1900.  Since then, the agency has undergone many changes but stayed true to what James initially saw as its mission: to provide the best insurance coverage for the most affordable price.  James built the agency on the foundations of honesty, integrity, and customer relationships.  He passed that legacy on to his son Ralph McBane, who owned and operated the agency between 1935 and 1983. Then, Ralph’s son Jim joined the agency in 1962 and was in charge of agency operations.  During Jim’s time, his brother-in-law, Bill, worked for and helped to manage the agency for over 40 years.   

Presently, the management team consists of Jim’s two sons and the fourth generation – David McBane (joining in 1994) and Dan McBane (joining in 2014).

Starting January 2024, Alec McBane, 5th generation of the McBane family, began his career at the longstanding agency.

Though the industry has changed dramatically over the past 100-plus years, McBane Insurance has made every effort to change with the industry to provide the best service to our customers. We have continued to grow and expand, adding offices in both Carrollton and Wintersville, OH.  With three locations, we are committed to building solid customer relationships through practical solutions and excellent service.