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Your Trusted Partner for Financial Services Solutions
World Insurance Associates is a leading financial services organization dedicated to empowering clients through innovative risk management, employee benefits, retirement, and wealth management solutions. With a client-centric approach, we leverage data-driven analytics and industry expertise to tailor programs that address unique challenges across insurance, health and welfare strategies, and investment advisory services.Our independent broker model allows us to offer a comprehensive portfolio of products from major providers, ensuring clients receive optimal coverage and service. Backed by a team of seasoned professionals, we prioritize meaningful relationships, personalized service, and real-world results that protect what matters most to our clients.
Services
Business Insurance
Employee Benefits
Retirement Plan Consulting
Personal Insurance
Private Client Services
Wealth Management
Risk Management
Cyber Insurance
Commercial Property Insurance
Health and Welfare Strategies
Highlights and features
- We offer a large portfolio of products from all major providers as an independent broker.
- Our team includes industry leaders with decades of experience in risk management.
- We provide 24/7 direct access to our claims team for urgent support.
- We tailor programs using data-driven analytics to meet specific client needs.
- We partner with leading providers for multinational benefits and local coverage.
What people say
Tailored a program
24/7 direct access
Real-world results
Industry-leading experts
Concierge-level service
Services
Business Insurance
We provide tailored business insurance solutions to protect against industry-specific risks. Our advisors review your exposures and design programs that support growth while mitigating liabilities. Services include commercial property, cyber insurance, and workers' compensation.
Employee Benefits
Our employee benefits consulting focuses on creating agile, employee-centric health and welfare strategies. We leverage data analytics and forensic underwriting to design cost-effective plans that attract talent and enhance workplace well-being through multinational coverage options.
Wealth Management
We offer personalized wealth management services to help clients preserve and grow assets. Our strategies include liquidity management, alternative investments, and hedging techniques tailored to high-net-worth individuals and families.
Private Client Services
Our Private Client Group specializes in risk management solutions for affluent individuals. We provide elevated coverage for high-value assets, cyber threats, and liability protection, with concierge-level service and 24/7 claims access.
Risk Management
We develop comprehensive risk management strategies using actuarial analysis and predictive modeling. Our services include safety consulting, compliance audits, and claims advocacy to minimize financial exposures for businesses of all sizes.
People
Rich Eknoian
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
Rich Eknoian leads World's strategic growth initiatives with over 30 years of leadership in finance and insurance. He has driven the company's expansion into a $500M+ revenue organization through acquisitions and innovation.
Tom Fitzgerald
President, Retail
Tom Fitzgerald oversees World's retail insurance operations with 30+ years of broking experience. He previously led Aon's U.S. retail division and holds CPCU and ARM designations for industry expertise.
Andrea Paris
Chief Operating Officer
Andrea Paris manages World's operational strategy with 30+ years in insurance leadership roles. She focuses on scaling the business model and improving client experiences through process optimization and best practices.
Renae Flanders
Chief Financial Officer
Renae Flanders directs World's financial management with 30 years of executive experience. She previously served as CFO for Aon's U.S. Risk and Health Solutions division and holds CPA certification.
Tim Robb
General Counsel
Tim Robb oversees legal operations with 20+ years in insurance law. He previously served as Chief Legal Officer at Amynta Group and manages corporate governance, M&A, and regulatory compliance for World.
Questions
What services does World Insurance Associates offer?
We provide business insurance, employee benefits, retirement plans, personal insurance, private client services, and wealth management tailored to your specific needs.
Are you an independent broker?
Yes, we work for you, not any single provider, offering products from all major insurers to ensure optimal coverage solutions.
Do you offer 24/7 claims support?
Yes, our private client group provides 24/7 direct access to claims specialists for urgent assistance and resolution.
How do you handle high-net-worth insurance needs?
We specialize in elevated coverage for high-value assets, cyber threats, and liability protection with carriers offering higher coverage limits for affluent clients.
What industries do you serve?
We cater to agribusiness, healthcare, manufacturing, nonprofit, real estate, retail, and transportation sectors with specialized risk management programs.
