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About Heritage Insurance Advisors

Committed to a Legacy of Integrity & Excellence

Locally Owned in Central Ohio

We are proud to be a local and family owned business in Columbus, Ohio.
We strive to be your quality experts for all things insurance.
From your personal investments to your business endeavors, we
are your relatable and trusted single stop for insurance questions,
advice, and risk management decisions.

Locally Owned in Central Ohio

We are proud to be a local and family owned business in Columbus, Ohio. We strive to be your quality experts for all things insurance. From your personal investments to your business endeavors, we are your relatable and trusted single stop for insurance questions, advice, and risk management decisions.

Values-Driven

Servant Leadership

Create a culture of stewardship, empathy,
and respect.

Authenticity

Initiate honest conversations and take ownership of our work.

Integrity

Earn your trust through transparency and doing the right thing.

Focus on You

Prioritize your success, be an available resource, and find innovative solutions.

Values-Driven

Servant Leadership

Create a culture of stewardship, empathy, and respect.

Authenticity

Initiate honest conversations and take ownership of our work.

Integrity

Earn your trust through transparency and doing the right thing.

Focus on You

Prioritize your success, be an available resource, and find innovative solutions.

Committed to Quality Insurance

As an independent agency, we partner with financially strong, national
insurance carriers. This means that we compare and contrast
various policies, finding you more coverage for less money if we can!

Our Carriers

Committed to Quality Insurance

As an independent agency, we partner with financially strong, national insurance carriers. This means that we compare and contrast various policies, finding you more coverage for less money if we can!

Our Carriers

Carl Bara
President

cbara@hia-oh.com
Carl is a grateful husband, father of 3 children and a business enthusiast. With an extensive background in commercial lending and insurance, and as a multifaceted entrepreneur, he is passionate about helping businesses achieve growth wisely. You can expect to meet someone who is patient, solution-driven, and authentic. When Carl is not working on your insurance needs, you can find him planning a trip to Disney or enjoying a pizza and movie night with his family.

Preston Hurd Sr.
Co-Founder

phurd@hia-oh.com
Preston is first and foremost a blessed husband, father of 4 children, and 4 grandchildren. With 40 years experience in operational leadership, he has an eye for detail and is our go to for quality process development. Preston never meets a stranger. You can expect to meet someone who is relatable, result-driven, and honorable. When Preston is not helping customers manage their risks, you can find him on the patio with freshly brewed coffee and family or building a tent with his grandkids.

Bryan Blau
Commercial Account Executive

bblau@hia-oh.com
Bryan is an Ohio native and graduate from Ohio State University. He began his career building community projects in the foothills of Appalachia with AmeriCorps. Bryan brings an enthusiastic approach to insurance and genuinely cares about doing the right thing. You can expect to meet someone who is bright, efficient, and witty. When Bryan is not providing great service to clients, you can find him in a local coffee shop, editing photos from his many adventures or eating a #9 meal at Chick-fil-A.

Rebecca Hurd
Group Benefits & Licensed Insurance Advisor

Rebecca is a nonprofit executive turned entrepreneur and advisor. With additional experience in corporate and small businesses, she enjoys building the group benefits arm of Heritage and helping business leaders navigate big picture strategy alongside practical implementation. You can expect to meet someone who is warm, genuine, and quality-driven. When Rebecca isn't helping clients through the wild world of benefits, you can find her creating content for her start-up, serving in the community, enjoying an audiobook on a country walk, or spending quality time with family.

Molly DiGiacomo
Personal Lines Specialist

Molly is an Ohio native who lives in South Carolina. She is a Ramsey Trusted Pro, an achievement that serves as a shield for excellence and reflects the DNA of our agency. With a background in administrative support and a degree in Sociology from The Ohio State University, she spent time as a Field Interviewer on behalf of the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research. Molly brings trustworthy efficiency to Heritage Insurance Advisors with a welcoming and “can-do” attitude. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, reading, and going for walks.

Sarah Ogunduyile
Communications Specialist

Sarah is a marketing and communications specialist who supports Heritage Insurance Advisors from sunny Houston, TX. A graduate of Towson University, she is passionate about using writing and strategic communication to help businesses meet their full potential. Sarah is proud to be working with Heritage Insurance Advisors to bring them reliable resources, creative content and web strategy--all the while making the world of insurance fun and approachable. When she's not typing away, she's dreaming of travel. She has extensive international experience, having lived abroad in Johannesburg, South Africa where her love for singing provided an opportunity to connect with communities around the world.

Carl Bara

President

cbara@hia-oh.com
Carl is a grateful husband, father of 3 children and a business enthusiast. With an extensive background in commercial lending and insurance, and as a multifaceted entrepreneur, he is passionate about helping businesses achieve growth wisely. You can expect to meet someone who is patient, solution-driven, and authentic. When Carl is not working on your insurance needs, you can find him planning a trip to Disney or enjoying a pizza and movie night with his family.

Preston Hurd Sr.

Co-Founder

phurd@hia-oh.com
Preston is first and foremost a blessed husband, father of 4 children, and 4 grandchildren. With 40 years experience in operational leadership, he has an eye for detail and is our go to for quality process development. Preston never meets a stranger. You can expect to meet someone who is relatable, result-driven, and honorable. When Preston is not helping customers manage their risks, you can find him on the patio with freshly brewed coffee and family or building a tent with his grandkids.

Bryan Blau
Commercial Account Executive

bblau@hia-oh.com
Bryan is an Ohio native and graduate from Ohio State University. He began his career building community projects in the foothills of Appalachia with AmeriCorps. Bryan brings an enthusiastic approach to insurance and genuinely cares about doing the right thing. You can expect to meet someone who is bright, efficient, and witty. When Bryan is not providing great service to clients, you can find him in a local coffee shop, editing photos from his many adventures or eating a #9 meal at Chick-fil-A.

Rebecca Hurd
Group Benefits & Licensed Insurance Advisor

Rebecca is a nonprofit executive turned entrepreneur and advisor. With additional experience in corporate and small businesses, she enjoys building the group benefits arm of Heritage and helping business leaders navigate big picture strategy alongside practical implementation. You can expect to meet someone who is warm, genuine, and quality-driven. When Rebecca isn't helping clients through the wild world of benefits, you can find her creating content for her start-up, serving in the community, enjoying an audiobook on a country walk, or spending quality time with family.

Molly DiGiacomo
Personal Lines Specialist

Molly is an Ohio native who lives in South Carolina. She is a Ramsey Trusted Pro, an achievement that serves as a shield for excellence and reflects the DNA of our agency. With a background in administrative support and a degree in Sociology from The Ohio State University, she spent time as a Field Interviewer on behalf of the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research. Molly brings trustworthy efficiency to Heritage Insurance Advisors with a welcoming and “can-do” attitude. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, reading, and going for walks.

Sarah Ogunduyile
Communications Specialist

Sarah is a marketing and communications specialist who supports Heritage Insurance Advisors from sunny Houston, TX. A graduate of Towson University, she is passionate about using writing and strategic communication to help businesses meet their full potential and is available for outside projects. Sarah is proud to be working with Heritage Insurance Advisors to bring them reliable resources, creative content and web strategy--all the while making the world of insurance fun and approachable. When she's not typing away, she's dreaming of travel. She has extensive international experience, having lived abroad in Johannesburg, South Africa where her love for singing provided an opportunity to connect with communities around the world.
 

Make a Referral & Make a Difference

We are grateful to donate each year to a local nonprofit, LifeCare Alliance, to meet critical needs across
Central Ohio. We love being a part of their mission.
But it doesn’t have to stop here,
you can help too!


You can make a difference by sending a referral. For
every new client you introduce to us, we will
donate an additional $10 to LifeCare Alliance.

 

Make a Referral & Make a Difference

We are grateful to donate each year to a local nonprofit, LifeCare Alliance, to meet critical needs across Central Ohio. We love being a part of their mission. But it doesn’t have to stop here, you can help too!


You can make a difference by sending a referral. For every new client you introduce to us, we will donate an additional $10 to LifeCare Alliance.

Here's What Our Valued Clients Have to Say

  • Incredibly prompt service with clear knowledge of all the tools available to help us find our best solution. We felt truly listened to and understood by our representatives, and we are still very pleased with our decision to switch to Heritage!

Heritage Insurance Advisors

25 North St., Mailbox #12
Dublin, OH 43017

aoswalt@heritageia.com

service@hia-oh.com

614-319-3501 (Office)

614-450-0674 (Fax)