Matthew Williamson joined Insurance Office of America (IOA) in August 2004 and serves as vice president of employee benefits and PEO. With more than two decades of experience in the insurance industry, Matt specializes in the fully insured and self-funded benefit platforms for employers of all sizes. Matt’s relationships with clients and carriers are his strong suit he manages these relationships through his business efforts and serving on many carrier advisory boards. It is through the relationship process that Matt serves as a liaison to the carriers dealing with contract negotiations.

Prior to joining IOA, Matt was on the carrier side, working for Shedoah Life as regional manager and for Reliance Standard.

Matt holds the certified healthcare reform specialist (CHRS) designation and both a 2-15 and 2-20 license. Matt serves on many boards, including IOA’s Benefits Advisory Board, and serves as a delegate to The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers (CIAB) on behalf of IOA. The Council position is invite-only and based on relationships and production in the marketplace. Less than one percent of all brokers are invited.