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About LassiterWare

Who We Are

Our Story Begins

With over one hundred solid years of history in the insurance industry, this insurance agency and its dynamic personnel have met the needs of our clients in the communities we serve.

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G.G. Ware

J. Paul Lassiter

Ted R. Ostrander, Sr.

Ted R. Ostrander, Jr.

Doug Childers

1909

G.G. Ware was a pioneer insurance agent in Leesburg, having handled insurance along with his bank duties as President of the First National Bank in 1909.

1912

Ware joined forces with L.M. Johnson and Johnson and Ware was formed; once again, Ware became president of that company.

1922

Johnson and Ware was sold to the First National Company of Leesburg and Ware became president.

1931

Ware hired J. Paul Lassiter as manager of the company and in 1943, both Ware and Lassiter resigned from the First National Company and formed Lassiter-Ware.

1909

G.G. Ware was a pioneer insurance agent in Leesburg, having handled insurance along with his bank duties as President of the First National Bank in 1909.

1912

Ware joined forces with L.M. Johnson and Johnson and Ware was formed; once again, Ware became president of that company.

1922

Johnson and Ware was sold to the First National Company of Leesburg and Ware became president.

1931

Ware hired J. Paul Lassiter as manager of the company and in 1943, both Ware and Lassiter resigned from the First National Company and formed Lassiter-Ware.

1946

T.R. “Ted” Ostrander Sr. joined LassiterWare and was named president in 1972 and Ted Ostrander Jr. became part of the team. Ostrander, Sr. acquired other agencies and opened offices in Eustis, Brooksville and Inverness.

1983

Ostrander Jr. became president, and under his leadership, LassiterWare grew considerably, opening offices in Ocala, Tampa, Jacksonville and Maitland.

2013

Doug Childers became president and chief executive officer; he carries the mindset as well as tradition of past leaders, and leads the company through economic changes, innovation and growth.

2017

LassiterWare becomes a partner with Acrisure, a privately held company and one of the top 10 insurance brokerages in the world.

Today

LassiterWare employs over 100 personnel in six locations and continues to meet the needs of clients with Commercial, Employee Benefits and Personal Lines insurance. LassiterWare’s leadership and employees honor and maintain the tagline that the company is known for, ”Serving You First”.

We do not just promise the best solutions and resources in the insurance industry; we are your experienced professionals built on a solid foundation and a proven history of trust!

2017

LassiterWare becomes a partner with Acrisure, a privately held company and one of the top 10 insurance brokerages in the world.

Today

LassiterWare employs over 100 personnel in six locations and continues to meet the needs of clients with Commercial, Employee Benefits and Personal Lines insurance. LassiterWare’s leadership and employees honor and maintain the tagline that the company is known for, ”Serving You First”.

We do not just promise the best solutions and resources in the insurance industry; we are your experienced professionals built on a solid foundation and a proven history of trust!

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Trusted

For our guidance from our experienced professionals, built on a solid foundation and history of trust.

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Respected

For our expertise in Commercial, Employee Benefits and Personal Lines insurance.


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Valued

For our solutions and resources that protect our clients’ personal assets, business and employees.

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1317 Citizens Boulevard, Leesburg, FL 34748
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