LA Times CEO Visionary: Robert Feldman

Published: August 14, 2024

LA Times CEO Visionary: Robert Feldman

Robert Feldman, a veteran insurance professional with 25 years of experience, is the CEO and president of WOWS Insurance Services. The company specializes in providing insurance solutions for fire zones and hard-to-insure properties in California. Feldman co-founded WOWS to address the growing insurance challenges faced by California homeowners, particularly those struggling to secure coverage due to increased fire risks.

The founding team of WOWS includes Joel Silver and Drew Engler, who bring complementary expertise to the company. Silver has over 25 years of management experience, having overseen large teams that generated significant sales. Engler contributes 10 years of specialized insurance knowledge, focusing on partnering with carriers to develop coverage options for difficult-to-insure properties.

WOWS Insurance Services was established in response to the urgent need for coverage in California, where millions of acres have been burned in recent years. This has led to unprecedented challenges for homeowners, including skyrocketing insurance premiums and difficulty obtaining coverage. The company aims to provide innovative solutions to help California residents protect their properties in the face of these growing risks.

Read more of Robert’s feature in the Los Angeles Times here.