LONGWOOD, Fla. (March 6, 2026) – Insurance Office of America (IOA) is proud to announce that 10 of its team members have been recognized as Risk & Insurance 2026 Power Brokers®. The Power Broker award, one of the most prestigious honors in the commercial insurance industry, is awarded annually to brokers who demonstrate exceptional client service, creativity, and results.

“Congratulations to the IOA team members who have been selected as 2026 Power Brokers. The insurance market is a challenging one, so we’re excited to see their hard work recognized with this important award, which reflects the depth of talent and commitment to excellence that defines IOA,” said Jeff Lagos, CEO of Insurance Office of America. “We especially want to thank our valued clients whose testimonials made this possible. Their trust in us inspires our team every day.”

The Risk & Insurance^® Power Broker^® award was launched in 2006 and recognizes the most effective and influential commercial insurance brokers in the country based on recent accomplishments and demonstrated client impact. Judging is done by a team of Risk & Insurance editors and writers based on the strength of the client testimonials provided.

This year, 10 IOA team members were honored as 2026 Power Broker award winners and finalists across seven industry categories. They include:

IOA’s 2026 Power Broker® Winners

Andy Pettise – Entertainment, Hospitality & Gaming

Jamie Levenshon – Real Estate

Jei’Mar Spell – Construction

Jennifer Botting – Employee Benefits

John Unick – Specialty

Michael Zeeff – Private Client

Michelle Newton – Real Estate

IOA’s 2026 Power Broker® Finalists

Cindy Verrecchia – Transportation

David Bridges – Specialty

Mike Tresidder – Specialty

About Insurance Office of America

Insurance Office of America (IOA) is one of the largest privately held insurance brokerages in the United States. Founded in 1988, IOA is a recognized leader in providing property and casualty, employee benefits, and personal lines insurance and risk management solutions. Headquartered in Longwood, Florida, IOA has more than 1,500 associates in over 60 offices across the U.S. and United Kingdom. In California, dba IOA Insurance Services (#0E67768). For more information, visit www.ioausa.com.