Lane & Associates’ Vision for the Future

Lane & Associates’ Vision for the Future

Lane & Associates’ Vision for the Future

For more than four decades, Lane & Associates has remained dedicated to trust, expertise and serving clients with care. Being a family-owned business has always been a point of pride, and that legacy continues to guide how we approach both today and tomorrow. Forty years marks a significant milestone, but it also represents a foundation for the growth still ahead.

Expanding Opportunities

While Louisiana has been our home since the beginning, we recognized the opportunity to expand into neighboring states. Texas offered the right environment to grow our footprint, and we’re proud of the progress already made there. This step reflects more than geographic expansion—it represents our commitment to seeking new ways to deliver value to clients while staying true to our roots.

Embracing Innovation

Growth is about more than new markets. It’s also about embracing technology and refining the processes that support our work. By analyzing data and optimizing systems, we can make sure every decision drives improvement. Even small steps, like aiming to be one percent better each day, compound into meaningful progress over time. This mindset allows us to strengthen what already works while continuing to evolve.

Growing the Right Way

The phrase “proper growth” resonates throughout our company. With the responsibility of underwriting, our goal is never just to write more business but to write good business. Proper growth benefits not only Lane & Associates but also the carriers and retail agents who trust us. We believe that careful, thoughtful growth ensures long-term stability for everyone we serve.

As we look ahead, Lane & Associates remains focused on combining innovation, expansion and integrity to shape the next chapter of our story.

Karen Bivona is a Lane & Associates underwriter! She underwrites, quotes and services general liability accounts for contractor risks, including our online Artisan Contractor General Liability Program. She has worked with the company for more than 35 years.

Jonathan Whitaker is a Lane & Associates underwriter. One of his favorite parts about his job is the relationships and friendships he's able to extend beyond work. He enjoys golf, traveling, Saints football and spending time with his family.

Marie Hohensee is Lane & Associates Vice President of Commercial Underwriting and assists the commercial underwriters in making sound and profitable decisions in placing business for our customers, as well as underwriting her own book of business. She’s originally from California but has called Louisiana her home for more than 25 years and has been working in insurance for more than 30 years!

Brandy Lane is an Underwriting Assistant at Lane & Associates. Brandy's favorite part of her job is helping the underwriters so we can promptly get things to our agents! Brandy's hobbies include spending time with her friends, trying new restaurants and seeing live music.

Scott Landry is the president of Lane & Associates, an advocate of continuing education and has his CPCU, ASLI, AIS, AU, and AIDA. Scott is active in the insurance community, serving on Commissioner Donelon's Surplus Lines Insurance Advisory Council, The Louisiana Property and Casualty Insurance Commission and the Louisiana Surplus Lines Association. Some of Scott's hobbies include gardening and exercising.

Casey Lane is a Lane & Associates underwriter. His favorite part of his job is building relationships with the agents he serves. When he's not at Lane, Casey enjoys Saint's football, music and watching his four children's sporting events.

Chris Weego is a Lane & Associates underwriter. His favorite thing about working at Lane are his coworkers and the amazing agents he gets to work with. When he's not working, Chris enjoys playing golf, watching his kids play sports and cheering on the Chicago Cubs!

Don Lundy is a Lane & Associates Texas underwriter. Recently, he completed his CPCU designation after 15 years of off-and-on classes. When he's not working, Don enjoys photography, Star Wars, the Atlanta Braves and watching his son bowl.