The Brooks & Stafford Company, founded in 1849, is one of the oldest insurance agencies in northeast Ohio. The company provides commercial insurance for all types of businesses, manufacturers, contractors, distributors, real estate and service operations. It also offers life insurance and annuities, group health and individual health insurance plans, disability income and long term care insurance and pension and retirement planning. The firm s areas of specialization include church and religious institutions, contractors and life insurance and financial services. It represents various insurance companies such as Travelers, Acuity, Safeco, Harleysville, Westfield, Progressive, Ohio Casualty, State Auto and American States. The Brooks & Stafford Company is headquartered in Cleveland.