Our Team

Team

How We Work

Our reasons for becoming insurance professionals are deeply personal. We repeatedly saw friends and family struggling to find the coverage they needed. We are confident that with our understanding of the insurance space, we can help people better prepare for the future. After years in the business, we have developed a reputation for educating individuals in an easy-to-understand manner, so they can easily grasp personal insurance concepts. Above all else, we feel a commitment to our community.

Our team approach adds perspective and provides increased benefits to our clients.

Meet Our Team

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Andrew Russell
Anne Hawley
Jennifer Schilt
Jessica Hawley-Nuno
Joseph Jendruczyk
Matthew Baldyga
Tracey Espey

Andrew Russell

Agency Owner and Producer

(516) 559-6242

516-550-7281

andrew@ociainsurance.com

Andrew Russell, owner and founder of Ocia Insurance Agency, has been in the mortgage business since 2007 and is also the owner and founder of RCG Mortgage. He is dually licensed as an Insurance Agent and a Loan Officer. He currently...

Anne Hawley

Personal Lines Manager

516-550-7089

anne@ociainsurance.com

Anne Hawley, Personal Lines Manager at Ocia Insurance, has been in the insurance business since 2018 and holds a Property & Casualty license. Anne has a background in both personal and commercial lines, but her true forte is all things...

Jennifer Schilt

Senior Commercial Lines Account Executive

516-559-6242

jennifer@ociainsurance.com

Jennifer Schilt, Senior Commercial Lines Account Executive holds a Property & Casualty license. Jennifer is renowned for her unparalleled expertise in serving insurance policies. With over a decade in the industry, Jenn combines...

Jessica Hawley-Nuno

Administrative Assistant

516-559-6242

jessica@ociainsurance.com

Jessica Hawley-Nuno is an administrative assistant at Ocia Insurance Agency, specializing in the Personal Lines department since 2023. A dedicated professional, Jessica is known for her attention to detail, strong organizational skills...

Joseph Jendruczyk

Commercial Lines Producer

516-550-7128

joe@ociainsurance.com

Joseph Jendruczyk, Commercial Lines Account Executive. Joe is an insurance professional with 3 years of commercial insurance experience. Joe holds a Property & Casualty license, and is known for his attention to detail and...

Matthew Baldyga

Director of Sales & Operations

516-550-7128

matt@ociainsurance.com

Matthew Baldyga, Director of Sales and Operations at Ocia Insurance, has been in the insurance business since 2014 and holds licenses for both Property & Casualty, as well as Life & Health. Matthew is a recent father to two, who enjoys...

Tracey Espey

Commercial Lines Producer

516-559-6242

tracey@ociainsurance.com

With over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, Tracey has established herself as a leading expert in commercial insurance, with a particular focus on the trucking sector. Her journey began at her father's company, where...