Knight Takes Helm at North Carolina Big ‘I’ Association

Aubie W. Knight has officially assumed the position of chief executive officer of the Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina (IIANC), the group announced.

Knight comes to IIANC with 21 years experience in the insurance industry. He most recently served as CEO of the Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia (IIAG), where he held the top leadership position since 2010.

Knight replaces Kelley Erskine, who served as CEO of IIANC from 2008 until September when he returned to the University of Central Arkansas for a job as chief of staff. Erskine, a graduate of the university, had served there as vice president for institutional advancement from 2004 until 2008.

IIANC Vice President Stuart Powell served as interim CEO until Knight came on the job.

Prior to joining IIAG in 1996, Knight worked as a producer for Mutual of Omaha Companies where he was named Rookie of the Year in 1992.

“IIANC is considered one of the best Big ‘I’ associations in the country, and I am honored to have been chosen as the next CEO. I’m excited to help IIANC build upon its continued success by bringing new energy and innovation to the members,” said Knight.

A graduate of the University of Georgia (UGA), Knight has been a part-time instructor of risk management and insurance classes in the UGA Terry College of Business since 2007. He served as chairman of the board for the Georgia Society of Association Executives (GSAE) in 2013 and is a 2009 graduate of GSAE’s Leadership Academy.

IIANC is a professional trade association representing nearly 1,000 independent insurance agencies and branches across the state.

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