Our history
Since 1973, United Community Insurance has provided our clients with sophisticated financial products and a wide array of business services that aligned with their goals. We employ highly experienced professionals who have a steadfast commitment to excellence in service, professional ethics and personal integrity. Whether you’re a business owner looking to navigate the complex maze of employee benefits plans or a family seeking to create a lasting legacy for your next generation, the professionals at United Community Insurance are positioned to offer you sound advice.
Our people
Michael J. Ison, CLU®
President | Executive Risk
Mike.Ison@ucbi.com
Mike has been a successful, well-known banker in Central Florida for thirty-five years. His practice is focused on corporate and personal insurance opportunities and solutions. Mike’s vast knowledge of wealth management, financial and retirement planning, investments, portfolio design and tactical tax strategies provides customized options for his clients. Using a consultative approach to identify needs, he garners the confidence and trust of novice and savvy prospects and clients.
Mike is a graduate of Seminole State College, Emory University National Trust School, University of Florida School of Banking and the Orange County Bar Association’s Leadership Law program. Mike holds a Series 7 (General Securities Representative). Mike is also a Registered Representative with LPL Financial.
As a native of Central Florida, Mike has a vested interest in giving back to his community and serves as a board member for Orange County Public Schools’ Foundation Board and is Past Chair. He also supports the community by volunteering in various capacities with Junior Achievement, Coalition for the Homeless and Habitat for Humanity.
Kimberly Wajda
Operations Manager
Kim.Wajda@ucbi.com
Kim is a licensed insurance professional, working in the industry since 1986, with more than 35+ years of experience. She holds a license in life, health and fixed annuity.
Her role as Operations Manager includes ensuring our agency complies with its outside regulatory and legal requirements, as well as, internal policies and bylaws, licensing and contracting, finance, and continues to provide support to our Executives. Further responsibilities include managing client services and oversees new business underwriting. Kim continues to be a proven asset to our team.
Kim resides in DeLand, Florida with her husband and son. In her spare time, she enjoys baking, spending time with her fur babies, and taking the occasional road trip.
Alexander J. Bagby
Operations Service Representative
Alex.Bagby@ucbi.com
Alex recently joined our team in January 2024, and holds a license in life, health and fixed annuity. Alex provides customer service support to our existing clients, assists producers with prepping for client meetings and preparing illustrations, as well as, tracks incoming revenue. Alex graduated from UCF and Eastern Florida State College, majoring in business administration and operations. In his spare time he enjoys maintaining his aquariums, gardening and spending time with his family.
Insurance Advisors*:
- Melissa D’Orazio, Windermere
- Kevin Kelly, Palm Beach Gardens
- Steve Rogner, Downtown Orlando
- Omar Tirado, Boca Raton
* These individuals are not affiliated or employed with LPL Financial.
Our promise
Financial security is often a matter of continuity. At United Community Insurance, we promise to get to know you, your family and your business. We believe that taking the time to understand you and your goals means we can offer our advice more effectively. Once we’ve identified your needs and aspirations, we’ll recommend product-neutral, needs-based insurance solutions, right for today and tailored to your tomorrow. It’s our promise to build a solid rapport by meeting and exceeding your expectations in service and follow through.
Our model
We begin every relationship by performing a prudent analysis of all aspects of your insurance plans to assure you have adequate coverage, proper ownership and beneficiary structure. In addition, we will do a cost comparison to ensure you are receiving a good value on your policy. We take the time to understand your entire financial picture and deliver a fully integrated risk management solution with your best interest at heart.
United Community Insurance is an independent insurance agency, meaning we embrace an open architecture and offer no proprietary insurance products. Open architecture involves the utilization of multiple insurance underwriters, which gives us the freedom to choose insurance solutions from a wide variety of providers. Our model allows us the objectivity necessary to choose the solutions that best meet your needs. We perform extensive due diligence and only work with the most stable and financially secure underwriters.
Our decision to adhere to an open architecture insurance model is a conscious commitment to align your best interests with the best valued products available to meet your needs.