AGIA Affinity, a DOXA Insurance Company is pleased to announce that Matt Bishop has joined the team as president and CEO of the company. Bishop succeeds Chris Burke who has served as president and CEO for the past seven years and will now assume a consulting role for the firm.
With more than 15 years of experience in the insurance industry, Bishop brings the expertise and entrepreneurial drive to leverage AGIA’s existing foundation and perpetuate the company’s growth objectives. Bishop previously served as senior vice president and head of strategic partnerships for Farmers Insurance. He holds a BA in Business Management from Cornerstone University
In his new role, Bishop will utilize the foundation set by Chris Burke and the talented AGIA staff to continue expanding the company, while ensuring the leadership transition is seamless.
“I am very excited to join an incredible company with a proven track record of success like AGIA,” said Matt Bishop. “I look forward to working closely with the AGIA team to encourage long-term growth and innovation built on the success they’ve achieved thus far.”
In his new role as consultant, Burke will work closely with Bishop and the existing team at AGIA to ensure that no client is left behind in the transition.
“I would like to personally thank Chris Burke for his commitment to AGIA and for setting a proven foundation for Matt Bishop to build upon,” said Matt Sackett, CEO of DOXA Insurance Holdings. “We look forward to many mutual successes with Matt and AGIA’s seasoned team of professionals as they drive AGIA to the next level of growth and innovation.”
“My predecessor John Wigle asked me to join him at AGIA to accomplish several specific tasks. In my seven years as AGIA President and CEO, I am pleased that these objectives have been accomplished and I am confident that Matt Bishop will take up the mantle to lead AGIA into a future of continued growth and prosperity”- Chris Burke.
ABOUT DOXA INSURANCE
DOXA Insurance Holdings is a Midwest-domiciled holding company that acquires specialty niche-focused insurance distribution companies such as Managing General Agencies, Wholesale Brokers, and Program Administrators. DOXA focuses on assisting proprietors through a strategic, re-engineered approach to succession planning and organizational sustainability. DOXA’s founders are experienced insurance executives with credentials in the niche and specialty insurance market. More information is available at www.doxainsurance.com
ABOUT AGIA AFFINITY
AGIA, a DOXA Insurance Holdings company, is a technologically advanced, multi-faceted, full-service broker, marketer, and administrator managing insurance and non-insurance benefit programs for over 100 affinity groups representing over 30,000,000 members. Founded in 1956, AGIA strives to lead the industry in the development and delivery of insurance benefits and services that enhance the relationships between affinity organizations and their customers. To learn more about AGIA please visit: https://www.agia.com/.