CANFIELD, Ohio – Farmers National Insurance, Farmers National Bank’s wholly owned insurance agency subsidiary, recently announced the appointment of Matt Parise as president.
In this role, Parise will lead the insurance strategy for Farmers. This includes retention and expansion of existing business as well as the acquisition of new business. Parise and his team will continue to work closely with internal business partners to provide protection of customers’ business and personal assets as well as deliver group and individual health insurance.
Farmers National Insurance was founded in 2008 and grew to acquire The Bowers Group in June 2016 and Champion Insurance in July 2022. Parise began his career in the insurance industry upon joining Bowers in 2004. He was preceded as president by Ben Bowers, who retired in the fourth quarter of 2024.
“We are thrilled to appoint Matt to this role. With his deep experience, proven leadership and dedication to the mission of Farmers, Matt is uniquely positioned to drive this division forward and continue delivering exceptional value to our clients,” said Mark Wenick, senior executive vice president and chief wealth management officer.
Parise lives in Cortland with his wife and three children.