2025 Legislative Update and Recap

Includes a Live Web Event on 12/10/2025 at 12:00 PM (EST)

Get ahead of the issues shaping the future of our industry.

Join us for a timely webinar that breaks down the most important state advocacy matters impacting insurance agents, their clients, and their agencies. We’ll also preview the pivotal 2026 elections and what they could mean for your business. Don’t miss this chance to stay informed, prepared, and empowered in a rapidly changing landscape.

Jeff Smith

Chief Executive Officer

Ohio Insurance Agents Association

Chief Executive Officer for Ohio Insurance Agents Association (OIA), a statewide association that is the leading advocate for insurance consumers, independent agents, IA carriers and a competitive insurance marketplace. OIA represents 1,400 independent insurance agencies and 12,000 insurance agents who are responsible for fulfilling 82 percent of the commercial insurance and 44 percent of the personal insurance and risk management needs of Ohio's businesses and citizens.

Vaughn Flasher

Founder & President

Capitol Strategies Group LLC

Vaughn Flasher, President of Capitol Strategies Group LLC, possesses a rare blend of expertise in both the public policy and political arenas. Throughout the past thirty years, Vaughn has served as a top public policy and political advisor to many elected leaders and legislative caucuses in Ohio and has managed numerous successful candidate and ballot issue campaigns at the federal, state, and local levels.