David M. Lea

David Lea is a Disability and Absence Management practice leader for Reliance Standard and Matrix Absence Management in the western U.S.  He is responsible for new business development and client retention for our absence business (FMLA, ADA, STD, LTD, PFML) in the region and assists our sales and account management staff in working with brokers, consultants and employers.

Dave has worked in the industry for over 30 years, primarily with a focus on disability and absence management in the national accounts market.  Dave has been with Reliance Standard since 2006, and worked at other major insurance carriers prior to his current role.  He lives on Bainbridge Island, WA and maintains his primary office in Seattle, WA.