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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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Recent News & Updates

Is Your Employer-Provided Life Insurance Enough? What You Should Know

Posted: August 7, 2026

Employer-provided life insurance, often called group life insurance, is a policy your employer purchases to cover you and sometimes your dependents. It's typically offered as part of a benefits package and may be fully paid for by your employer or offered at a group rate. Most group life insurance policies provide a death benefit equal to one or two times your annual salary. So if...

​What to Do After a Hit and Run​

Posted: August 4, 2026

Getting in a car accident is enough to ruin anyone's day. But if you’re involved in a hit-and-run, the experience can be especially disorienting. You realize that your vehicle’s been hit and before you can step out to get the other driver’s information, their car is taking off into the distance. As overwhelming as the experience can be, how you react next can play an...

​What to Do After a Hit and Run​

Posted: August 4, 2026

Getting in a car accident is enough to ruin anyone's day. But if you’re involved in a hit-and-run, the experience can be especially disorienting. You realize that your vehicle’s been hit and before you can step out to get the other driver’s information, their car is taking off into the distance. As overwhelming as the experience can be, how you react next can play an...

General Liability Insurance 101: A Foundation for Every Small Business

Posted: August 4, 2026

If you own a small business, you've likely heard that general liability insurance is something you should have. But what exactly does it cover, and why is it considered such an important part of a business insurance plan? General liability insurance—sometimes called GL insurance or commercial general liability—is one of the most fundamental types of coverage available to businesses of all sizes. Understanding how it...

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