IOA announces new Chicago team

Insurance Office of America (IOA) announced the addition of its new Chicago-area team, which will serve the company’s central region in its East Coast division. The new team, based in Elgin, Illinois, includes the arrival of veteran producers Tony Spina and Jason Levin and account executive Christine Pikowski.

“As IOA expands into new markets, we need insurance experts who are dedicated to our clients in a way that goes well beyond the transactional relationship to one that is transformational. The addition of this new team and the expertise they bring further demonstrates our commitment to growing smart, providing excellent risk management solutions, and serving our clients well.” – IOA Chairman and CEO Heath Ritenour.

Before joining IOA, Tony Spina was managing director of the staffing practice at GCG Financial LLC, an Alera Group company, and Christine Pikowski was the account manager for the staffing practice. Tony attended Western Illinois University, and Christine earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Northern Illinois University.

“We are excited to join an organization that values existing client relationships the same as new client relationships and is committed to providing the support all clients deserve.” – Tony Spina.

Jason Levin joins IOA as a 20-year veteran of the commercial insurance industry, working with manufacturing, transportation, staffing, distribution, technology, contracting, and retail clients across Chicagoland, Northwest Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. He most recently served as a senior risk management consultant with GCG Financial focusing on property and casualty insurance, including workers compensation and cyber insurance. Jason earned his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Roosevelt University.

“I am very excited to join IOA. IOA’s leadership and I deeply believe that placing a business insurance program is only the beginning of a client relationship.” – Jason Levin.