Rod Sockolov

Rod is a founding principal and leads the Property and Casualty practice at ABD Insurance and Financial Services. He has 30 years in the commercial insurance industry, where he spent the first 10 years on the carrier side specializing in the design and management of large alternative risk workers’ compensation financial plans. In 1994, Rod joined the insurance broker community where he continued his focus on Worker's Compensation but also quickly established himself as an expert on Property & Casualty, E&O/Cyber Liability, and Executive Liability, including IPO risks. Rod currently specializes in risk management and strategic oversight for clients’ global insurance programs. He is recognized as a leader and designer of innovative risk management plans for emerging and disruptive technology, life sciences, shared economy, and rapid growth clients. He is regularly invited to participate as a speaker at industry conferences and the development of new insurance products. Risk & Insurance Magazine recognized Rod as a "Top Power Broker."

He earned his business degree from Cal Poly Pomona. Rod participates in many community activities, such as coaching youth sports and supporting local non-profit organizations.