Alexis Vaughn
Alexis Cierra Vaughn is a globally recognized insurance and InsurTech executive, entrepreneur, educator, and bestselling author with more than 16 years of experience across insurance distribution, product development, group benefits, and emerging technology. As the CEO of Off Course Insurance and Founder of Off Course Consulting and Off Course Learning, she has become known for helping modernize the insurance ecosystem through innovative distribution strategies, leadership development, and human-centered InsurTech solutions. Her expertise spans property and casualty, life and health, MGA development, reinsurance strategy, and go-to-market consulting for startups, carriers, brokerages, and global insurance organizations.
Throughout her career, Vaughn has built a reputation as a transformational leader and advocate for innovation, diversity, and mentorship within the insurance industry. She began her career as one of the youngest professionals in Alabama to enter insurance and rapidly grew a multimillion-dollar book of business through relationship-driven marketing and community engagement. She later founded and scaled her own managing general agency, mentoring 26 single mothers into successful insurance careers before transitioning into executive leadership and consulting roles within the global InsurTech sector. Today, she is leading the launch of VadieCare, a first-to-market caregiver insurance benefit designed to support employees and families navigating caregiving responsibilities, while positioning Off Course Insurance as a multi-line MGA operating within the Lloyd’s of London market.
In addition to her executive leadership, Vaughn is deeply committed to education, mentorship, and community impact. She serves as an Adjunct Professor at University of Connecticut, where she helped design and teach graduate-level coursework focused on emerging technologies in insurance. She also serves as a mentor for Lloyd's Lab, Co-Chair of the APIW Atlanta Network, and an advocate for increasing representation and leadership opportunities for women and minorities in insurance. Recognized as one of the Most Influential Women in Atlanta and among the Top InsurTech Women to Watch globally, Vaughn continues to shape the future of insurance through innovation, education, and purpose-driven leadership.
• Property and Casualty License
• Life and Health License
• Insurance Counselor's License
• Surplus Lines Broker License
• CPLC
• MCC
• The University of Alabama — Bachelor of Arts (BA), Leadership Studies and Communication
• Auburn University at Montgomery — Mass Communication/Media Studies
• Most Influential Women in Atlanta — Rolling Out Magazine
• Top InsurTech Women to Watch Globally — Accord
• #1 Bestselling Author — Insurance Distribution of the Future
• Bronze Winner Showcase Awards — Cowbell Academy
• 20-Time Global Award-Winning Insurance Distribution Expert
• Women to Watch in InsurTech
• Co-Chair, APIW Atlanta Network
• Member, National Coalition of 100 Black Women (Metro Atlanta Chapter)
• Mentor, Lloyd’s Lab
• Board Member, InsurTech Atlanta
• ITC Agents Advisory Board Contributor
• Member, ForbesBLK
• Fly for our Future — Board Co-Chair
• Volunteer Marriage Counselor at Church
• Co-Chair, Georgia CASA “Casa on the Catwalk” Fundraiser
• Mentor to Emerging Insurance Professionals
• Advocate for Women and Minorities in Insurance
• Supports HBCU student engagement and insurance career development
• Mentored 26 single mothers into insurance careers and financial independence
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to strong relationship-building, community engagement, persistence, and my ability to adapt across every level of insurance distribution. I taught myself marketing, business development, and distribution strategy while building my career from the ground up. My hands-on experience as a captive agent, independent agent, broker, MGA owner, and distribution executive gave me a comprehensive understanding of the industry. I also believe my resilience through personal and professional challenges strengthened my leadership and vision.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I ever received came early in my journey when a State Farm agent recognized my ability to connect with people and build relationships. She encouraged me to consider a career in insurance because those interpersonal skills were valuable in the industry. That advice changed the trajectory of my life and opened the door to a meaningful career where I could create impact for families, businesses, and communities.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would encourage young women entering the insurance and InsurTech industry to believe there is no glass ceiling. Advocate for yourself, pursue leadership opportunities, and embrace technology as a tool to strengthen—not replace—human relationships. Learn both distribution and product strategy because understanding how insurance reaches people is critical to long-term success. I also believe in creating pathways for others, especially women and single parents, because representation and mentorship matter. Build your legacy intentionally and never underestimate the power of relationships and community.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the greatest opportunities in the industry today is InsurTech innovation and new product development, particularly around underserved markets such as caregivers and families. There is tremendous potential to modernize insurance distribution, improve customer experiences, and develop more human-centered products. At the same time, one of the industry’s ongoing challenges is increasing leadership representation for women and minorities while addressing evolving workforce expectations, generational differences, and trust in technology such as AI within insurance processes.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Legacy is one of the most important values in both my work and personal life. I want my work to create meaningful impact not only for my family, but also for my community and future generations. I deeply value relationship-building, service, mentorship, mental health, and work-life harmony. I believe success should include being present for family while also pursuing ambitious professional goals. Creating opportunities for others, especially women and young professionals, and helping people feel seen, supported, and valued are central to the way I lead and live.