Target Grow Classes: Where Lane Wins (and How We Help You Win Too)

Target Grow Classes: Where Lane Wins (and How We Help You Win Too)

Target Grow Classes: Where Lane Wins (and How We Help You Win Too)

Our team at Lane & Associates believes that the best results come from focus.

We don’t try to force every risk into a box or chase every submission that comes across the desk. Instead, we stay disciplined. We build expertise in the classes where we can consistently deliver for our agent partners with fast turnaround, smart underwriting and competitive pricing.

2025 was a breakout year for Lane & Associates, and the momentum is real. Below are the classes where we won in 2025, where we’re continuing to grow and where we’re ready to grow with you.

Property 

Lane continues to perform exceptionally well in property classes where responsiveness and underwriting judgment make all the difference. Whether you’re placing straightforward accounts or working through more complex submissions, our team is built to move quickly and underwrite thoughtfully. In 2025, we saw standout success with: 

  • Apartments 
  • Dwelling 
  • Lessor’s Risk 
  • Office Buildings 
  • Warehouses and Mini Warehouses 
  • Mobile Home Parks and Campgrounds 
  • Short-Term Rentals 
  • Builders’ Risk 
  • Vacant Buildings and Vacant Land 
  • Parking Lot and Driveway 

Contractors 

Contractors remain one of Lane’s strongest lanes because we understand the risks, the operations and the coverage needs. This is where experience matters. Our underwriting team knows how to identify quality risks and get you answers fast. In 2025, we saw major growth in:

  • Artisan Contractors 
  • General Contractors (Commercial and Residential) 
  • Remodeling 
  • Excavation and Grading of Land 
  • Landscaping and Lawn Care 
  • Tree Trimmers 
  • Woodworking and Cabinetmaking 
  • Contractors Equipment 
  • Inland Marine 

Transportation and Auto-Related 

Transportation and auto risks require a partner who can move with urgency and stay consistent.

Lane is winning in: 

  • Truckers 
  • Motor Truck Cargo 
  • Garage Liability 
  • Auto Service Risks 
  • Non-Emergency Transportation 

Main Street Business 

Lane & Associates continues to support the businesses that keep communities running. In 2025, we saw strong performance across a wide range of Main Street classes, including: 

  • Convenience Stores and Gas Stations 
  • Laundromats 
  • Beauty Shops 
  • Tattoo Parlors 
  • Pet Grooming 
  • Food Trucks 
  • Daycares 
  • Exercise and Health Studios/Personal Trainers 
  • Churches 
  • Club and Social Organizations 
  • Special Events and Entertainment 

Specialty and Niche: Opportunity with the Right Partner

Lane also continues to grow in specialty segments that benefit from hands-on underwriting and strong market relationships, including: 

  • Distributors and Wholesalers
  • Outfitters and Guides

If it’s a class where the details matter and the submission needs real attention, Lane is built for it. 

Let’s Grow Together

Lane & Associates had a strong year because we were focused on what works: the right classes, the right markets and the right underwriting approach. 

If you’re looking for a partner who delivers fast turnaround and smart underwriting, we’d love to work with you. 

Let’s grow together in 2026! 

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.