In every industry, there are individuals whose influence reaches far beyond their own success. In the world of insurance, Ron Keats of the Keats Insurance Agencies in New York is one such individual. His mentorship has left a lasting imprint on countless professionals, not just through his business acumen, but through his passion, integrity, and heartfelt support.
Mentorship is more than just offering advice; it’s about being present, sharing experience, and believing in someone else’s potential. Ron embodies this spirit in every way. As Ann Marie Moore, Agent/Owner at Vogel-Moore Insurance recalls, meeting “THE Ron Keats” was a defining moment in her career. When she took over her mother’s agency, Ron stepped in not only as a mentor but as a steady force who guided her with clarity, encouragement, and a blueprint for success.
Ron’s secret isn’t just his deep industry knowledge. It’s his passion. He teaches others to focus, to believe in themselves, and above all, to do right by their clients. His advice to surround oneself with hardworking, positive people resonates deeply in a business where character counts as much as capability. It’s no surprise that Ann Marie exceeded her goals in her first two years with Nationwide under Ron’s mentorship.
Sometimes mentorship is about the little things that stick—like taking notes on a yellow legal pad during client meetings because, well, “That’s a Ron thing!” It’s also about the laughter and human connection, like the shared memories after events that bond colleagues into lifelong friends.
Kevin McLoughlin, President, Agency Owner, and Hall of Fame Agent, echoes this sentiment. When he thinks of the Keats Agency, he sees industry leadership and process efficiency, an office environment rooted in production excellence and customer satisfaction. Ron’s mentorship, however, is what truly sets the agency apart.
Kevin highlights Ron’s gift for listening first, then collaborating strategically to improve not just agency outcomes, but personal growth as well. It’s mentorship with a dual impact: on business and on the individual. Employees at the Keats Agency don’t just work for a business, they’re part of a strong, supportive family culture that Ron has built and continues to lead with humility and vision.
Ron Keats doesn’t just build insurance agencies. He builds people. And that’s the true essence of mentorship.
To anyone who is fortunate enough to cross paths with Ron, the message is clear: the most impactful mentors are those who lead with authenticity, lift others with purpose, and leave behind a legacy of excellence and humanity.
Thank you, Ron, for showing the insurance world what mentorship really looks like.