 John D. Doak Commissioner |
Oklahoma Oklahoma Insurance Department |
John Doak was sworn in as the 12th Insurance Commissioner of Oklahoma on Jan. 10, 2011.
Doak takes the next step in a distinguished career deeply grounded in providing insurance options and coverage to Oklahomans.
Doak began his career by founding his own branch of the Farmer’s Insurance Agency in Tulsa. Through hard work and innovative practices, Doak grew his small business, employing other agents and support staff as the agency gained policies throughout the Tulsa-area. Over the course of six years, he would receive numerous awards and commendations for his success, including being named Farmer’s 3rd Top Life Insurance Salesman in Oklahoma.
Doak left Farmer’s Insurance to work in the executive level of the insurance industry at firms such as Marsh, Aon Risk Services, HNI Risk Services, and finally at Ascension Insurance, where he served as senior vice president of acquisitions. Working at the national level allowed Doak the privilege of providing coverage in over 40 states and gave him invaluable insight into national issues concerning the insurance industry.
Such diverse experience in the industry—small business owner, executive administrator, and nationwide businessman —gives John a broad understanding of how insurance works; knowledge that will benefit the businesses and citizens of Oklahoma.
As insurance commissioner, Doak pledges to work with the industry, fostering competition and innovation in insurance products and will serve as an advocate for common sense solutions to insurance issues, benefiting all Oklahomans.
While building his professional career Doak also made time to give back to the community. He served as a board member to the Tulsa Ronald McDonald House, the Tulsa Opera, and the Dillon International Adoption Agency. He coaches youth sports in the Tulsa area, served as a member of the Oklahoma Governor’s Round Table for Business Development, and is a long-time member of Asbury United Methodist Church in Tulsa.
John and his wife live in Tulsa with their two children.