Employee Benefits Practice Leader Nick Getz

LONGWOOD, Fla. (June 25, 2026) — Insurance Office of America (IOA), one of the largest privately held independent insurance brokerages in the United States, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Getz as employee benefits practice leader. In this role, Nick will provide executive leadership across benefits strategy, growth, and operations, with a strong focus on driving long-term vision, revenue, and client retention.

“At IOA, our clients are at the center of everything we do, and that’s why we’re excited to have a professional of Nick’s caliber join our team,” said IOA Chief Executive Officer Jeff Lagos. “His depth of knowledge and people-first approach to employee benefits means our clients will have the guidance and confidence they need to protect their people and move their businesses forward.”

Partnering closely with producers and leadership, Nick will further build on IOA’s innovative, high-impact solutions that drive business growth and deliver consistent value to clients. His deep expertise in self-insured and alternative funding strategies, pharmacy benefit consulting, and data-driven program design brings a solutions-oriented approach that strengthens IOA’s ability to win and retain business in a competitive marketplace.

Prior to joining IOA, Nick served as national director of underwriting and innovation for a top national brokerage, where he led the company’s health management systems division, which spanned actuarial services, pharmacy strategy, data analytics, stop-loss, clinical advisory and population health for clients across the country. His career has been defined by creating and scaling centers of excellence, developing self-insured and alternative funding models, and partnering with producers, client experience teams and employers on programs ranging from small-group benefit strategy to complex enterprise solutions.

“Serving clients well is what this work is all about, and it’s what drew me to IOA,” said Nick. “IOA has built a tremendous reputation on the strength of its client relationships and the expertise of its people. My focus will be on making sure every client we serve has access to the most advanced, effective benefits solutions available. Together, we can work to improve the employee experience, continue to drive innovation, and work toward the common goal of lowering the cost of care for employers and their members. I couldn’t be more excited to get to work.”

A recognized industry speaker and trusted advisor on healthcare and pharmacy strategy, Nick serves on advisory boards spanning pharmacy benefit managers, carriers, health systems, and digital health platforms. He holds a degree in human physiology from the University of Oregon and an Executive MBA from the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business.

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