From 2000-2006, the insurance industry was a major player in Ohio Supreme Court elections. This industry contributed a combined $ 1,781,568 to all candidates for the Ohio Supreme Court, making it the top economic sector.
Contributions to Sitting Justices of the
Ohio Supreme Court from the Insurance Industry 2000-2006
Justice / AmountRobert Cupp / $195,814
Judith Lanzinger / $272,839
Thomas Moyer / $221,241
Maureen O'Connor / $236,971
Terrence O'Donnell* / $618,661
Paul Pfeifer / $0
Evelyn Stratton / $236,043
Total / $1,781,568
Totals include both the PACs associated with the
insurance industry and their employees.
*O’Donnell ran in three elections from 2000 to 2006. Totals for each election are:
2000: $176,900, 2004: $249,470, 2006: $192,291
The Cincinnati Financial Corporation gave $312,723 to members of the Ohio Supreme Court from 2000-20006. They were the top contributor to six of the seven justices of the Ohio Supreme Court. Justice Paul Pfeifer did not receive financial support from the Cincinnati Financial Corporation.
2000-2006 Contributions to Sitting Justices
of the Ohio Supreme Court from Cincinnati Financial Corporation
Justice / AmountRobert Cupp / $42,188
Judith Lanzinger / $28,051
Thomas Moyer / $29,045
Maureen O'Connor / $45,245
Terrence O'Donnell* / $123,750
Paul Pfeifer / $0
Evelyn Stratton / $44,445
Total / $312,723
Totals include both the PAC associated with the
Cincinnati Financial Corporation and their employees.
*O’Donnell’s total represents three elections.
The Cincinnati Financial Corporation offers property and casualty insurance, its main business, through The Cincinnati Insurance Company, The Cincinnati Indemnity Company and The Cincinnati Casualty Company. The Cincinnati Life Insurance Company markets life and disability income insurance and annuities. CFC Investment Company supports the insurance subsidiaries and their independent agent representatives through commercial leasing and financing activities. CinFin Capital Management Company provides asset management services.
The Cincinnati Insurance Company was founded by four agents, including John J. (Jack) Schiff, in 1950. John J. Shiff, Jr. is the chair of Cincinnati Financial Corporation and former Chair of The John J. & Thomas R. Schiff Company, which contributed $46,875 to sitting justices four election, cycles.
2000-2006 Contributions to Sitting Justices
of the Ohio Supreme Court from The John J. & Thomas R. Schiff Company
Justice / AmountRobert Cupp / $8,500
Judith Lanzinger / $5,275
Thomas Moyer / $5,475
Maureen O'Connor / $6,150
Terrence O'Donnell* / $15,275
Paul Pfeifer / $0
Evelyn Stratton / $6,200
Total / $46,875
Totals include both the PAC associated with the
The John J. & Thomas R. Schiff Company and their employees.
*O’Donnell’s total represents three elections.
From 2000-2006, American Financial Group, Inc. contributed a total of $148,385 to all members of the Ohio Supreme Court. The American Financial Group is a holding company for the business interests of Cincinnati financier Carl H. Lindner. Through the operations of Great American Insurance Group, American Financial Group is engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance. The Lindner family has contributed a total of $159,600. The Lindner family is also connected to United Dairy Farmers and Chiquita Brands International. The employees of United Dairy Farmers and Chiquita Brands International contributed an additional $900.
2000-2006 Contributions to Sitting Justices
of the Ohio Supreme Court from American Financial Group, Inc.
Justices / AmountRobert Cupp / $18,500
Judith Lanzinger / $24,300
Thomas Moyer / $16,000
Maureen O'Connor / $20,900
Terrence O'Donnell / $62,895
Paul Pfeifer / $0
Evelyn Stratton / $5,790
Total / $148,385
Totals include both the PAC associated with the
American Financial Group, Inc. and their employees.
*O’Donnell’s total represents three elections.
From 2000-2006 Nationwide contributed a total of $128,997 to members of the Ohio Supreme Court. Nationwide, headquartered in Columbus, is one of the largest insurance and financial services companies in the world, focusing on domestic property and casualty insurance, life insurance and retirement savings, asset management, and strategic investments.
2000-2006 Contributions to Sitting Justices
of the Ohio Supreme Court from Nationwide Insurance
Justice / AmountRobert Cupp / $11,155
Judith Lanzinger / $20,137
Thomas Moyer / $21,237
Maureen O'Connor / $9,850
Terrence O'Donnell* / $53,067
Paul Pfeifer / $0
Evelyn Stratton / $13,550
Total / $128,997
Totals include both the PAC associated with the
Nationwide and their employees.
*O’Donnell’s total represents three elections.
Motorists Mutual Insurance Company gave $64,650 o members of the Ohio Supreme Court from 2000-20006. Motorists Mutual Insurance Company, a member of The Motorists Insurance Group, provides property and casualty insurance.
2000-2006 Contributions to Sitting Justices
of the Ohio Supreme Court from Motorists Mutual Insurance
Justice / AmountRobert Cupp / $9,500.00
Judith Lanzinger / $8,925.00
Thomas Moyer / $8,930.00
Maureen O'Connor / $8,575.00
Terrence O'Donnell* / $23,470.00
Paul Pfeiffer / $0
Evelyn Stratton / $7,800.00
Total / $67,200
Totals include both the PAC associated with the
Motorists Mutual Insurance and their employees.
*O’Donnell’s total represents three elections.
From 2000-2006, State Farm Insurance gave $56,881 members of the Ohio Supreme Court. State Farm Insurance Companies are a group of large insurance and financial services.
2000-2006 Contributions to Sitting Justices
of the Ohio Supreme Court from State Farm Insurance
Justice / AmountRobert Cupp / $2,300
Judith Lanzinger / $11,427
Thomas Moyer / $7,902
Maureen O'Connor / $7,270
Terrence O'Donnell* / $11,187
Paul Pfeifer / $0
Evelyn Stratton / $16,795
Total / $56,881
Totals include both the PAC associated with
State Farm Insurance and their employees.
*O’Donnell’s total represents three elections
From 2000-2006, Ohio National Financial Services gave $51,199 to members of the Ohio Supreme Court. Ohio National Financial Services, through its affiliated insurance companies, the Ohio National Life Insurance Company and Ohio National Life Assurance Corporation, markets a variety of insurance and financial products.
2000-2006 Contributions to Sitting Justices
of the Ohio Supreme Court from Ohio National Financial Services
Justices / AmountRobert Cupp / $1,850
Judith Lanzinger / $13,600
Thomas Moyer / $10,750
Maureen O'Connor / $5,516
Terrence O'Donnell* / $17,725
Paul Pfeifer / $0
Evelyn Stratton / $5,758
Total / $55,199
Totals include both the PAC associated with the
Ohio National Financial Services and their employees.
*O’Donnell’s total represents three elections.