Insurance Marketplace Update

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.

Dustin is Company Partners Manager here at OIA & considers himself an industry “lifer” with 20 years of industry experience.  Upon graduation in 2003 from Ohio University with a finance degree, Dustin started off in sales at his best friend’s Dad’s captive agency.  He has underwritten & managed territories for Buckeye Insurance Group (Piqua, OH) & has worked with carriers to recruit agents into the industry.  

This is Dustin’s 2nd stint @ OIA, 1st stint being pre-Big “I” merger at PIA on the E&O team.  In between stints, he helped State Auto’s Product team implement their digital Commercial Auto product in their 33 operating states.  He brings a passion for our industry & has achieved the API (Associate in Personal Insurance) designation from the American Institute For Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters (The Institutes).

RT Specialty is a leading wholesale distributor of specialty insurance products and services. Our experienced brokers are specialized in property, casualty, professional lines, transportation and workers’ compensation, providing creative solutions to retail brokerage firms. We define ourselves through our superior execution on behalf of our clients, which has established us as a leader in the industry.

As an independent wholesale broker, we are a critical intermediary in the distribution channel from insurance carriers and retail brokers.

RT Specialty’s mission is simple – we believe clients are best served by a team of professionals who work collaboratively and collectively through a meaningful partnership among agents, brokers and carriers. RT Specialty works together with retail agents and insurance carriers to provide innovative solutions to their clients’ most complex insurance needs.

Experienced leader in, sales strategy, people development, process improvement and execution with a track record of success in delivering/exceeding growth and profitability goals Year over Year.

Skill & Expertise:
• Employee Management and Development • Robotic Process Automation
• Strategic Analysis and Planning • Career Development, Coaching & Feedback
• Process Analysis, Implementation, & Development • Change Management