COLUMBUS, OH (September 2026) – The Ohio Insurance Agents Association (OIA) has named Kate Esterline as its new Company Relations Manager, effective September 2026.
Esterline brings valuable industry experience to the role, having spent the past four years as a Commercial Risk Advisor with Gallagher. Throughout her career, she has built strong relationships across the insurance industry.
“Kate’s strong business acumen, ability to connect with executive decision makers, and her proven insurance sales background makes her an excellent addition to the OIA team”, said Jodie Shaw, OIA Director of Business Development. “She will play a key role in advancing the OIA Company Partner program to establish strong connections between agents, carriers, and solution providers.”
“I’m thrilled to join a team whose mission is to strengthen and advance Ohio’s independent agency system,” shared Kate. “Independent agents play a critical role in their communities every day, and I’m excited to help foster the partnerships and conversations that support their continued success.”
The addition of Esterline reflects OIA’s ongoing commitment to enhancing carrier relations and creating opportunities for meaningful dialogue between agents and insurance companies. Through initiatives such as the Carrier Relations Committee, the annual Carrier Satisfaction Survey, and ongoing meetings with carrier leadership, OIA remains committed to elevating agent feedback and fostering collaboration across Ohio’s insurance marketplace.
For additional information, please contact Jodie Shaw, Director of Business Development, at jodie@ohioinsuranceagents.com.
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About OIA
Ohio Insurance Agents Association (OIA) is the collective voice of nearly 1,000 independent agencies that employ nearly 10,000 Ohioans and protect hundreds of thousands of Ohio consumers through personalized insurance plans. OIA members write 89 percent of the commercial insurance policies and 46 percent of personal insurance policies in Ohio. OIA promotes, progresses, and protects the professional advice and guidance only independent insurance agents provide. The association helps agents by providing professional consulting services, agency valuation and succession planning and other business solutions and industry thought leadership.
