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 Levi - 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 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 & financial needs that clients face today and appreciates taking the the time to educate clients on their options & choices to better protect their families & businesses.
Doug is involved with several local business organizations including C12 (www.c12group.com), BNI (www.bniwcf.com), The Florida Gulf Coast Association of Commercial Realtors (www.fgcar.org), & The Small Business Resource Network (www.sbrn.org).
In his spare time, Doug enjoys going to the beach, running, fishing, golf, tennis and spending time with his friends & family. Doug is also very committed to his church, Calvary Baptist (www.calvarybaptist.org), in Clearwater, FL. He is also involved in the Big Brother Big Sister of Pinellas County (www.bbbsfl.org) program & enjoys spending time with his little brother. Volunteering & giving back to the community are a big part of the values & ethics that Doug & his business partner have, & as a result Strategic Insurance has gotten involved in assisting the Ukrainian Ministry (www.ukrmin.org), the Pinellas Pregnancy Center (www.pregctr.net), CASA- Community Action Stops Abuse (www.casa-stpete.org) Parkinson's Disease Foundation (www.pdf.org), & the American Heart Association (www.americanheart.org).
Michael Ludwig - Principal Agent / Owner
Michael Ludwig moved to Florida in 1998 to escape the cold Ohio winters. He attended USF where he obtained a bachelors degree in Business Administration with a focus in Marketing and Management.
Upon graduation from The University of South Florida in 2002, Michael started working for a State Farm Agency in Pinellas Park, FL. 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. Michael holds licenses in Property & Casualty, Life, and Health Insurance.
In his spare time, Michael enjoys boating, fishing, scuba diving, relaxing at the beach and traveling. Michael 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. His company also donates time to the St. Petersburg homeless shelter and habitat for humanity. Michael is also active with the Florida Association of Insurance Agents’ Young Agents Council, Business Networking International, Professional Leads Network and Tampa Business Professionals. Michael is currently studying to become a Certified Insurance Counselor.
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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