Volunteer Leaders

Carrier Relations Committee

The Carrier Relations Committee works to strengthen the relationship between independent agents and insurance carriers. Its key responsibilities include identifying opportunities to enhance company relationships, monitoring changes that impact agent-carrier dynamics, providing input on industry issues, conducting research on carrier concerns, engaging with high-level carrier representatives, and analyzing survey results to improve partnerships. 

Advocacy & Political Action Committee

The Ohio Insurance Agents Advocacy Committee (OIA PAC) plays a vital role in advocating for independent insurance agents by influencing legislation, regulations, and industry policies. The committee strengthens agents’ political influence by supporting pro-business candidates and maintaining a competitive insurance marketplace. Key responsibilities include shaping OIA’s advocacy agenda, analyzing legislative and regulatory issues, guiding PAC contributions, and increasing fundraising efforts.

Finance & Budget Committee

The Finance and Budget Committee ensures the financial health and stability of the organization by overseeing investments, budgets, audits, and financial policies. It acts as a steward of financial resources, maintaining adequate funding for member services and long-term sustainability. This committee reviews financial statements, investment portfolios, tax returns, and corporate insurance policies, as well as assessing budget alignment with strategic objectives and recommending necessary adjustments to the Board of Directors.

Next Gen Agents Advisory Committee

The Next Gen Agents Advisory Council serves as a voice for emerging professionals in the industry, providing insights to enhance OIA’s resources and initiatives. It fosters member engagement, networking, and leadership development while advising the Board and staff on the needs of the next generation of insurance professionals. Key goals include identifying career development opportunities, expanding member resources, and cultivating future industry leaders.

Governance Committee

The Governance Committee ensures strong leadership and effective governance by identifying, developing, and supporting future leaders within OIA. It maintains a transparent leadership selection process based on competencies and strategic alignment. Key responsibilities include recruiting and nominating board candidates, overseeing leadership development, reviewing bylaws and policies, addressing ethical concerns, and selecting award winners. The committee also evaluates board positions and governance structures to support OIA’s mission and success.

Innovation Committee

The association’s newest committee, the OIA Innovation Committee will focus on enhancing industry knowledge and business opportunities for independent agents by identifying and evaluating innovative solutions. The committee will gather insights on industry trends, analyze potential solutions, explore investment opportunities to strengthen the independent agency system, and identify diverse business prospects for members and OIA.