Gorman “Griff” Erickson Joins Insurance Office of America’s San Diego Employee Benefits Team

Gorman “Griff” Erickson Joins Insurance Office of America’s San Diego Employee Benefits Team

Written by: Bevrlee Lips | May 27, 2025

Gorman “Griff” Erickson Joins Insurance Office of America’s San Diego Employee Benefits Team

LONGWOOD, Fla. (May 27, 2025) – Insurance Office of America (IOA) is pleased to welcome Gorman “Griff” Erickson to its Western Division team. Griff will serve as vice president for employee benefits from IOA’s San Diego branch office.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Griff to IOA’s growing employee benefits team,” said Western Division President Paul Sullivan. “I’m confident that Griff’s combination of discipline and genuine passion for helping businesses protect their most valuable asset–their people–will make him a valued addition to our team and a trusted advisor for our clients.”

Prior to joining IOA, Griff served as vice president of employee benefits for a full-service independent agency in Southern California. He also possesses experience in the real estate and medical industries and was a professional baseball player for over a decade. His unique background has given him the keen understanding that every client’s circumstances are different, just like every at-bat. He approaches each one with the same focus and determination that has made him successful both on and off the field.

“I’m excited to join the team at Insurance Office of America. My goal is always to go above and beyond for my clients and focus on their people and their success,” said Griff. “This is very much aligned with IOA as the company focuses on protecting the dreams of their clients. It’s a perfect fit all the way around.”

To contact Griff about your employee benefits and insurance needs, he can be reached at (619) 977.7004 or email at griff.erickson@ioausa.com.

 

ABOUT INSURANCE OFFICE OF AMERICA

Insurance Office of America (IOA) is the third largest privately held independent insurance brokerage 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 as well as insurtech innovation. Headquartered in Longwood, Florida, part of the greater Orlando community, IOA has more than 1,400 associates located in over 60 offices in the U. S. and United Kingdom. In California, dba IOA Insurance Services. (#0E67768) For more information, visit www.ioausa.com.

 

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Bevrlee J. Lips | Director, Enterprise Marketing & Communications

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