Insurance Office of America

As the largest privately-held agency in Florida and one of the fastest growing agencies in the country, IOA attributes its steady double-digit growth since its inception to the unique idea of partnering with agents. Chairman John Ritenour’s experience in the industry had convinced him that the traditional form of ownership in an independent agency left a lot of room for improvement. Strong agents rarely had the opportunity to transition to stock ownership, or have a vested interest in the “book” of business they develop after years of working hard and building a substantial client base. There had to be a better way. And so, in January of 1988, Mr. Ritenour founded Insurance Office of Florida in Apopka, Florida, and later changed the name to Insurance Office of America after opening the first branch in New Jersey.

The idea of partnering with agents and sharing commissions was innovative, and when combined with vested interest of the book, it became revolutionary. Our belief is that every successful agent wants to own stock in the agency and build value for retirement from the book of business.

As the process of partnering with successful agents (much like a law firm) developed and attracted more agent partners and agencies, it became clear that the idea was too big to limit to the Orlando area. In 1997, the agency opened additional offices in Palm Beach and Tampa, Florida. The number of agents doubled that year.

Since 1988, we have added over 20 more branch offices across the country and are currently interviewing prospective agents in all major cities throughout the U.S.

Employment with IOA forges a powerful partnership, and when you work with any of the IOA Family of Companies, you are surrounded by the best.

Orlando Business Journal has named IOA one of the top 20 Best Places to Work in Central Florida, 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2010. The award recognizes the company’s achievements in creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains employees through a combination of benefits, working conditions and company culture. IOA Best Places to Work 2010

The Longwood-based IOA was one of 125 companies to enter, making the top 20 list based on strength of its benefits, programs and employees evaluations.

As the largest privately-held insurance agency in Florida and one of the fastest growing privately-held insurance agencies in the country, IOA is driven to be the best, and employ the best team players. That is why the process of selecting new employees to join our team at any of our over 20 locations nationwide, or at one of our ten subsidiary IOA Family of Companies is the most critical step in making the leap from good to great. The team players we hire today are the future of IOA and its extended professional family. And that’s why diligent steps are taken to hire highly-competent, results-oriented individuals that have a proven track record of success, and are willing to take our companies to the next level – and beyond!

IOA is truly a family company who is sensitive to the needs of our employees and that’s why we have an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, disability, life and 401k savings plan. Along with an excellent work environment, on-site fitness center and an array of other on-site services make IOA a family-friendly workplace.

If you are a driven, hard worker and your skill set is a match for our current job opportunities, please submit your resume to opportunities@ioausa.com with a cover letter. Upon receipt of your resume, we will contact you if your skills are a match for our opportunity.

We appreciate your interest in career opportunities at IOA and the IOA Family of Companies.