Michael Coleman joined Insurance Office of America (IOA) in 2015 and now serves as its Eastern Division president. A specialist in the construction industry, he has over two decades of insurance experience. He initially pursued a career in the legal field, working for various law firms in Rochester, NY. Many of these claims involved the construction industry, which introduced him to a large construction company that ultimately hired him to manage their contracts and claims. This led to an introduction to the retail insurance industry, so he joined Robert J. Hanafin Inc. in 2003. Since then, Michael has been focused on providing risk management services for the construction industry and developers.

In 2015, IOA purchased Robert J. Hanafin Inc., providing additional market access and incredible options like RiskScore, which includes loss control and claims management, which translates into added value for his clients.

Michael earned his bachelor’s degree in health and society from the University of Rochester and is in the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame.