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“Our mission is simple: we empower financial planners to spend more time building trust, deepening client relationships, and growing their business”
Chris Arthur, Bold Wealth
Howard Siegel has dedicated over four decades to transforming insurance for the human services sector. Beginning his career in 1979, he rose through the ranks at Irwin Siegel Agency (ISA), ultimately serving as president, CEO, and now executive chairman.
A visionary leader, Siegel pioneered the first comprehensive insurance package for providers serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, positioning ISA as a national leader and trusted program administrator.
Beyond business, he has championed safety, dignity, and empowerment for vulnerable populations. He established multiple awards recognizing excellence in disability support and earned accolades, including the National Safety Council’s Distinguished Services to Safety Award.
His mentorship and values-driven leadership have inspired a new generation of professionals, while his active roles in industry associations and community boards reflect a lifelong commitment to equity and innovation. Siegel is a true impactful visionary who is deeply committed to service.
25 Lake Louise Marie Rd, Rock Hill, NY 12775
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Howard Siegel
Executive Chairman
Irwin Siegel Agency
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“Whether I’m in a strategy session or a hiring meeting, I try to lead with understanding. Financial planners are under immense pressure, and so are our internal teams. The best way to earn trust is to truly listen”
Chris Arthur,
Bold Wealth
1979
1984
1994–1998
2000–2010
2025
Entry into the insurance industry
Began his career with the Irwin Siegel Agency team as a personal lines underwriter, shortly after earning his BS degree from Ithaca College and obtaining his property & casualty license
1979
Launch of specialized insurance program
Transitioned to commercial lines underwriting and leads the development of the first comprehensive insurance package for providers serving individuals with developmental disabilities
1984
Executive leadership and industry recognition
Promoted to executive vice president and COO. That same year, he established the Award for Improvement in the Quality of Life for People with Disabilities, reinforcing his commitment to social impact. In 1998, he received the Distinguished Services to Safety Award form the National Safety Council, recognizing Howard’s advancement of safety standards for individuals with disabilities through innovative insurance and risk management practices.
1994–1998
President and CEO of ISA
Became president and CEO, guiding the ISA team to national prominence and forging a strategic relationship with Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance and Chubb. In 2018, Ryan Specialty acquired the assets of Irwin Siegel Agency.
Named the 2010 Businessperson of the Year award by the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce for exceptional leadership and community impact
2000-2010
Executive chairman and legacy builder
Assumed the role of executive chairman, continuing to mentor future leaders and shape ISA’s mission-driven culture while serving on influential boards and industry associations
2025
Assistant Vice President and Senior Broker at MJ Hall & Company since 2018
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Milestones
Aug 2022
Milestones
Sept 2021
Feb 2022
Apr 2022
Jul 2022
Aug
2022
Suncorp Bank introduces Solar Home Bonus offer for customers who are choosing renewable energy for their homes
Sept 2021
Month-on-month market share growth commences
Feb 2022
Suncorp Bank wins the Canstar award for most outstanding value in investment loans
Apr 2022
Suncorp Bank wins Money Magazine’s Bank of the Year and Business Bank of the Year awards for the fifth year in a row
Jul 2022
Suncorp Bank’s turnaround times are the lowest they have ever been. The lender becomes Australia’s first certified carbon neutral bank for both its operation and transaction services
Aug 2022
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