Senior Advisor and Korean Practice Leader Ricky Choi
LONGWOOD, Fla. (August 22, 2023) – Insurance Office of America (IOA) is pleased to welcome Ricky Choi to its Western Division team. Ricky will serve as a senior advisor and leader of IOA’s newly launched Korean Practice, which will focus on strategy and business development specific to the community. He will be based out of the Encino, California, branch location.
“The forming of our new Korean Practice is an exciting and important addition for IOA,” said IOA Group Chairman and CEO Heath Ritenour. “Ricky brings his unique experience and unmatched understanding of business operations and risk management as well as IOA relationships in the marketplace to this vibrant community, which sets the practice apart from all others.”
Ricky has over two decades of expertise in the insurance industry, offering strategic property and casualty and employee benefits solutions for Korean American business clients across the U.S. Before joining IOA, Ricky served as a senior vice president and Korean Practice leader for a California-based national insurance brokerage. He is a collaborative leader and advisor for his clients’ risk management as he helps them secure the insurance coverage necessary for their protection and success.
“I’m pleased to join the team at IOA and to be part of an organization dedicated to the fervent care of its clients, team members, and the communities it serves, which aligns so well with my own values,” said Ricky. “I look forward to leading the Korean Practice as we bring our wealth of knowledge, depth of care, and IOA’s considerable resources and relationships to the business community.”
Over his tenure, Ricky has built upon his network within the community working with such organizations as the Overseas Korean Traders Association, Korean American Chamber of Commerce, Korean Investors & Traders Association, Korean American Hotel Association, and Korean American Garment Textile Association. Ricky served on the board of directors for the Overseas Korean Traders Association of Southern California for more than 10 years and currently serves on the board of directors for the Korean American Chamber of Commerce of Orange County.
To contact Ricky for your risk management and insurance needs, call (323) 810-0135 or email ricky.choi@ioausa.com.
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