I have been in the insurance industry for over 27 years.   I began my career as an agent with American Family Insurance were I operated an agency for 16 years.   In 2012 I joined Leone Knipp
Insurance Group until February of 2020 when I formed my own agency I360 Insurance, LLC.  In October of 2022 I opened a second location of I360 Insurance at the Lake of the Ozarks.  I specialize in personal insurance including Medicare coverage and business insurance. I look forward to offering these services for many years to come.
Personally I enjoy spending time with my family.   I've been married to my wife Amy for 31 years.  We have two grown children that we are very proud of.  Our daughter Kramer works with me at I360 and our son Jack is currently in the US Navy.  Outside spending time with my family I've been involved in several community organizations.   I am a past Director of the Board of Education for the Independence School District.   I'm a Board member of the Independence Chamber of Commerce serving as Chair in 2022 and have served on the Santa Cali Gon festival committee for 16 years.   I'm a member of the Rotary Club of Eastern Independence and and held the position of President in 2019-2020.  I'm also a member of Scout Troop 865 and currently hold the position of Eagle Scout Coordinator for the Troop  I enjoy community service and working to make Independence a great place to live and work.  
 Natasha is a Licensed Life & Health Insurance Agent with a passion for helping people feel confident in their coverage. With over 14 years of healthcare experience, she understands how important the right insurance is—especially for seniors and families. An Independence, Missouri native, wife, and mom, Natasha partners with I360 so she can offer clear, honest guidance and put her clients first, always.
Paula has over 10 years of customer service experience in the insurance industry.   Prior to that she managed the office for a multiple location auto service repair business in the Kansas City area.   Paula is happy to help you with all of your policy service needs and holds property and casualty licenses in Missouri and Kansas.
Becky joined I360 Insurance when the second location was added in Laurie, MO.   Becky brings vast knowledge of the Lake area having been a resident for 25 years.   She is ready to serve our customers and looks forward to the future with I360 Insurance.

Meet Our Team

Eric Knipp
Agency Owner | Licensed in P&C, Life & Health

Amy Knipp
Agency Owner & Marketing Director

Paula Bybee - Independence Office
Customer Service Manager | Licensed P&C Agent 

Becky Buzan - Laurie Office
Customer Service Manager 

Natasha Johnson
Licensed Life & Health  Agent