Karl Long Joins Insurance Office of America’s Growing South Carolina Team

COLUMBIA, S.C. (August 30, 2018) – Insurance Office of America (IOA) continues to grow with the addition of industry veteran Karl Long to its team in South Carolina. Karl joins the expanding office as a senior broker and risk consultant.

With over 25 years of industry experience, Karl enjoys a proven track record of success helping clients in the areas of construction, property management, social services, and technology as well as many other business sectors. He has earned the chartered property and casualty underwriter (CPCU), associate in risk management (ARM), associate in reinsurance (ARe), and associate in claims (AIC) professional designations. Prior to joining IOA, Karl worked for several years with other regional, national, and global insurance services firms.

“Karl is the kind of industry professional you want on your team,” said IOA Regional President Rob Motley. “We’re fortunate to have him join us as we build on our already deep bench of expert advisors and continue providing the best service possible for our customers and partners.”

A native of Columbia, South Carolina, Karl earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina. He is a decorated veteran having served for over 10 years in the South Carolina Air National Guard where he was called to active duty by the Air Force in the Persian Gulf War. During his service he earned the Airman’s Medal for Valor and several campaign ribbons.

Karl is excited to return home, stating, “I’m proud to associate with a firm of IOA’s caliber and look forward to focusing my practice in Columbia, Charlotte, and Charleston.”

For more information about Karl Long, contact him directly at karl.long@ioausa.com or (704) 906-7472.

Insurance Office of America (IOA) is a full-service insurance agency founded in 1988 and one of the fastest-growing independent agencies in the United States. IOA is ranked 13th on Insurance Journal’s 2018 Top 100 Independent Property/Casualty Agencies report and 23rd on Business Insurance’s 2018 100 Largest Brokers of U.S. Business list. Headquartered in Longwood, Florida, part of the greater Orlando community, IOA has more than 1,000 associates located in over 50 offices in the U.S. and London. For more information, visit www.ioausa.com