Lou Moran III

Lou Moran III is a prominent figure in the insurance industry, hailing from Knoxville, Tennessee. He serves as the President of Inter-Agency Insurance Services, a firm established by his father, Louis Stephen Zuzga Moran, who was affectionately known as “Big Lou.” Lou III joined the family business in 1985 and has been instrumental in its growth and success. 

Throughout his career, Lou III has been actively involved in various industry organizations. He has held multiple board positions with the Insurors of Tennessee, including serving as President of both the Insurors of Knoxville and the State Association. His contributions have been recognized with honors such as Young Insuror of the Year and Insuror of the Year. 

On a national level, Lou III represented Tennessee as a board member of the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America (IIABA). He also served as Member of the IIABA Executive Committee. In these roles, he was involved with committees such as InsurPac, Governmental Affairs, Invest, Agency Administrative Services, Big I Alliance, and the Cooperative Technology Committee. He also served as chair the InsurTech Taskforce and served on the Finance Committee. 

Lou III was also instrumental in being one of the founding members of FORTIFIED, an alliance of independent insurance agencies across 13 states.  With 87 independent insurance agencies and over 320 locations across the country, the alliance is currently writing just shy of $4 billion in collective premiums. At Fortified, the mission is to help independent insurance agencies remain independent. 

Lou III’s commitment to the industry extends to embracing technological advancements. He has discussed the importance and challenges of adopting innovative technology in the independent insurance sector, emphasizing the need for effective change management within agencies. 

Beyond his professional endeavors, Lou III remains deeply connected to his hometown. He attended the Webb School of Knoxville and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His father, Big Lou, was a former University of Tennessee football player and a respected figure in the community until his passing in 2021.  Through the years, Lou III has served on many local non-profit boards, from East Tennessee Children’s Hospital to Knoxville Chamber Finance Committee to Knox County Industrial Development Board to Knoxville Aviation Academy and Leadership Knoxville.

Continuing his leadership and dedication, Lou Moran III strives to influence the insurance industry both locally and nationally, upholding a family legacy of service and excellence.