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About Strategic Insurance Services

The professionals at Strategic Insurance Services (SIS) are always ready to serve all your insurance needs. We will work continuously to provide you with individualized coverage tailored to your specific situation, including life, health, property/casualty and business. Don't take chances when it comes to protecting your family, home, auto or business. Call us for peace of mind.

At SIS we take pride in our profession and strive to be relationship specialists who will provide you with a strategy for a total insurance solution. Being protected by the companies we represent is to your advantage. They have a proven record of earning the highest ratings from A.M. Best, the leading independent rating authority for the insurance industry.

Have you ever called an insurance agency for service or to get a quote and not had your call returned by a live person? It will make "a world of difference" when you call the professionals at SIS. Because we believe in customer service first and foremost, we included it in the company name. When you call us at 727.213.1890 you can always expect to speak directly with a licensed agent or have your call promptly returned.

We understand that service separates the great agencies from the others.

Agent Bios

Douglas Leavy - Principal Agent / Owner

Originally from the suburbs of Philadelphia, Doug graduated Cum Laude from Gettysburg College double majoring in Economics & Management.

After working for a financial planning firm in Philadelphia for some time, Doug decided to move to the Sunshine State with his wife in 2002. With experience at both State Farm & Banker’s Life, Doug took his time in developing Strategic Insurance with his business partner Michael Ludwig.

Doug enjoys working with clients to help solve the wide array of insurance needs that Strategic Insurance handles and takes the time to explain their coverage’s, options and premiums to them.

In his spare time, Doug enjoys going to the beach, running, golf, and spending time with his family including his wife Kirsty, and parents Ned and Rosemary, who recently relocated to St. Petersburg.

Doug is also committed to his community and is a member of the Ambassador Committee at the Pinellas Park/Gateway Chamber of Commerce. In addition, he volunteers at the Beacon House, which strives to improve the lives of the homeless in St. Petersburg and works on weekend projects for Habitat for Humanity to build homes for needy families in Pinellas County.

Michael Ludwig - Principal Agent / Owner

Michael Ludwig holds insurance licenses in Property & Casualty, Life, and Health insurance, as well as, Variable Annuities. Upon graduation from The University of South Florida in 2002, Michael started working for a State Farm Agency in Clearwater, Florida. In early 2004, Michael accepted a position with a Nationwide Agency as a Personal Lines Manager where he received valuable experience in running a successful independent agency. In 2006, Michael met Doug Leavy and they focused on starting an independent agency with a focus on client relationships.

In his spare time, Michael enjoys boating, fishing, scuba diving, relaxing on the beach and traveling. Mr. Ludwig is also a big believer in giving back to the community and volunteers his time with The Big Brothers, Big Sisters Organization in Pinellas County. He is also active with the Pinellas Park/Gateway Chamber of Commerce, Networking Professionals Inc, and is currently studying to become a Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter.

An Independent Advantage

We are Independent Agents, free to choose the best carrier for your insurance needs. We do not work for an insurance company; we work for you. We work on your side when you have a loss and follow through to see that you get fair, prompt payment and service. Strategic Insurance Services represents a carefully selected group of financially strong, reputable insurance companies, therefore, we are able to offer you the best coverage at the most competitive price.

What is an Independent Insurance Agent?

When you decide to buy a car, you wouldn't purchase the first one you see. What if one day the automobile industry decided to make only one type of car, one make and one model. You wouldn't have a choice!

The same situation holds true for insurance. You need insurance to drive a car, to purchase a house, to protect your family's financial future and to run a small business. But if there was only one insurance company that offered only one type of insurance, car insurance, home insurance or businessowner policy -- you wouldn't have a choice. The only solution would be going to that one company.

With an independent insurance agent, you have choices. Independent agents are not tied to any one insurance company. One of the advantages of using an independent agent is that he or she works to satisfy your needs. You are using an expert for an important financial decision.

An independent agent has several companies that he or she can approach to get you the best coverage at the best price. And your independent agent will know the companies with the most efficient claims departments to recover your losses as quickly as possible.

When you buy insurance, whether it's for your home, your car or your business, you want an advocate who will properly assess the risks you face and give you an objective analysis of the marketplace, it's up to you to make the final choice.

Insurance Carriers

As independent agents, we have established long term, solid relationships with some of the top national and regional carriers in the industry. Our experienced staff will be able to provide comprehensive, expert insurance solutions and service.

For you, our client, this provides competitive pricing, coverage options, and peace of mind that the company providing your insurance coverage meets our standards.

  • Aetna
  • AIG
  • Americo
  • Banker’s Insurance Group
  • Bass Underwriters
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Bristol West
  • Chubb
  • Citizens
  • Edison Insurance
  • F&G
  • Fireman’s Fund
  • GMAC
  • Hanover
  • Humana
  • Lexington
  • Lloyds of London
  • Olympus Insurance
  • Progressive
  • PURE
  • Travelers
  • United Healthcare
  • United Insurance Company
  • Universal Insurance Company of North America
  • Universal Property & Casualty
  • West Coast Life

Professional Associations

  • FAIA - Florida Association of Independent Insurance Agents
  • Trusted Choice (Higher standard of Independent Agents)
  • Network Professionals Incorporated
  • Pinellas Park/Gateway Chamber of Commerce

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