Newsmakers & Shakers

C. Ray Dorsey III, CIC, is a third-generation resident of West Palm Beach. Following in his father’s and grandfather’s footsteps, he chose a career in the insurance business, which started in the 1920s with a focus on commercial lines insurance. A graduate of the University of Tampa and The Certified Insurance Counselor Institute, Dorsey is vice president and partner of Insurance Office of America (IOA), a privately held, full-service agency.

His firm, the largest privately held agency in Florida, is one of the fastest growing independent agencies in the United States and has been named Agency of the Year by National Underwriters Magazine. Dorsey consults with clients on their specific insurance needs and helps them explore traditional and alternative options for getting the most effective use of their premium dollar. He works alongside an accomplished team that includes both of his sons, Chad and Jed. Together, they carry forward the multigenerational approach to serving clients established by Ray’s grandfather over a century ago. Dorsey currently serves as a Trustee of the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches.