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West Virginia Independent Insurance Agency

Auto / Car Insurance, Home Insurance, and Business/Commercial Insurance for Buckhannon and All of West Virginia

Located in Buckhannon, West Virginia, the Hank Ellis Insurance Agency was founded in 2006 and is owned and operated by Franklin (Hank) J. Ellis and his wife Traci L. Ellis.

Our insurance agency offers a full line of property/casualty insurance products, including auto/car insurance, homeowners insurance, commercial/business insurance, life insurance plans, classic auto insurance, flood insurance, bike and boat insurance, workers compensation coverage, professional liability coverage, as well as individual and group health coverage, bonds, annuities, and IRAs.

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