Background

Ben Onukwube is the owner and CEO of Star Nsurance + Tax, a Tampa-based insurance and tax preparation business he acquired in 2024 through entrepreneurship through acquisition. He holds an MBA from the Wharton School, where he first explored small business acquisition through ETA coursework. Before becoming an owner-operator, Ben worked as an engineer and authored a book on behavioral interviewing. Star Nsurance serves a diverse clientele with affordable auto, health, and renters insurance alongside tax preparation, supported by a bilingual team.

Why American Operator

Ben joined the Advisor Network because he knows what it feels like to be a first-time buyer navigating the early years of ownership. He brings hard-won perspective on operating through uncertainty, including regulatory shifts affecting his health insurance business. His functional expertise in deal structuring, operations, and compliance makes him especially useful during diligence and transition.