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On Monday, May 12, 2008, the Ohio Department of Insurance
will begin operating out of its new facility at the Lazarus
building in downtown Columbus. This page was designed
to help answer questions about the move to ensure a smooth
transition to the new building without any interruption
in the services that the Department provides.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Where is the Department of Insurance moving?
The Department will be moving to the third floor of
the former Lazarus building in Downtown Columbus.
What is the address and phone number of the new location?
50 West Town Street
Third Floor - Suite 300
Columbus, OH 43215
614-644-2658
When will the move take place?
The date of the move has been set for close of business
Thursday, May 8, 2008.
Where can I park?
There are several parking locations around the Lazarus
building. Click here for
information.
Will I have to pay for parking?
Yes, however there are several parking meters located
on Town Street and Front Street that you may utilize
if you do not wish to park in a parking lot. Unfortunately,
the Department will be unable to validate parking for
visitors.
How Do I Find the Entrance to the Department of Insurance?
To get to the Department from the City Center Parking
garage:
Go North on High Street until you come to Town
Street Cross High Street on the north side of Town Street
and continue down Town until you come to the galleria.
The entrance to the Department of Insurance is located
on the left side of the galleria, between the entrances
to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and
the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
From Front
Street:
Take Front Street North until you reach Town
Street. Go East on Town Street on the North side of
the street until you come to the Galleria. The entrance
to
the Department of Insurance is located on the left
side of the galleria, between the entrances to the Ohio
Department
of Job and Family Services and the Ohio Environmental
Protection Agency.
Please keep in mind that many Global
Positioning Systems (GPS) are having a hard time
locating the front door to the Department of Insurance
at this
time. A map of various parking lots is located on
this web page.
Why is the Department of Insurance moving?
Department officials made the decision to move downtown
in order to improve the efficiency of the Department.
Currently, Department employees work out of three different
buildings. Director Mary Jo Hudson believes that bringing
everyone together into one building and under one roof
will help everyone at the Department work together better
to serve the people of Ohio. The Lazarus Building is
in close proximity to the Statehouse and other State
agencies that partner with ODI, such as ODJFS and the
Department of Aging. It is also accessible to the Governor's
office and state legislators, many of whom rely on ODI
to assist with questions and concerns from Ohio consumers.
How will the move affect the services the Department
offers?
Department officials are taking measures to ensure the
least amount of disruption as possible. The Department
will have limited operations on Friday May 9, as we transfer
personnel and equipment to the new facility. The consumer,
fraud, and OSHIIP hotlines will remain open to assist
customers.
The majority of the move will take place over the weekend
when the Department would normally be closed. We will
resume full business operations on Monday, May 12. During
the move itself, you can still contact Department officials
through the Department's switchboard number, 614-644-2658.
You may also contact them via e-mail; however, they may
not be able to respond until Monday, May 12.
Those with questions about the move can email the Department's
communications staff at communications@ins.state.oh.us.
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