Matthew is an owner and stockholder of Insurance Office of America (IOA) who specializes in the fully insured and self-funded benefit platforms for employers of all sizes. Matt has been with IOA for over 20 years and in the insurance industry for 31 years.

Serving as Managing Partner of Benefits and Captive Services for IOA, Matt has been instrumental in IOA’s success and has helped them become the largest privately owned insurance agency in Florida and 4th in the country.

Matt’s relationships with clients and carriers are his strong suit. He manages and continues to build these relationships through his consultative approach and active engagement on many carrier advisory boards. He is a key thought leader on IOA’s Benefits Advisory Board and was a member of the United Healthcare National Advisory Board. He is a delegate to the Conference of Insurance Agents and Brokers on behalf of IOA, which is the result of his relationships and production in the marketplace. Less than 1% of all brokers are invited.

Matt has received a designation that certifies him as a HealthCare Reform Specialist through the Employer’s Health Forum. Only a handful of brokers in the country carry this designation. He also is a Certified Pharmacy Benefit Administrator which enables him to identify significant Pharmacy cost savings for clients.

Prior to IOA, Matt was a leader at Shenandoah Life and Reliance Standard. He has his 215 and 220 licenses and actively manages a book of business.