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Insurance Wise Team

Personal Insurance Guidance Built Around You

Insurance Wise USA was created to help individuals, families, retirees, self-employed professionals, and small business owners make more confident insurance decisions. We understand that every person has different goals, different concerns, and different questions when it comes to protecting their health, family, income, and future.

Our role is to bring clarity to the process. Whether you are exploring Medicare options, health insurance, life insurance, critical illness coverage, annuities, dental plans, vision plans, or other protection strategies, we help you understand your options in a practical and personal way.

Insurance can feel overwhelming when you are comparing benefits, reviewing costs, or trying to decide what type of coverage makes sense. We take the time to explain important details, answer questions, and help you move forward with greater confidence.

At Insurance Wise USA, the goal is not to rush you into a decision. The goal is to help you make a wise decision that fits your life, your priorities, and your long term needs.

James Laughlin

James Laughlin

Licensed Health, Life and Annuity Agent
President and Founder

James Laughlin leads Insurance Wise USA with a commitment to personal service, clear guidance, and practical insurance solutions. As President and Founder, James helps clients understand coverage options for health insurance, Medicare, life insurance, annuities, critical illness, dental, vision, and other protection needs.

His approach is centered on making insurance easier to understand. Instead of rushing the process, James focuses on listening to each client’s goals, explaining available options, and helping people make informed choices for their health, family, income, and retirement future.

Paula Ross

Paula Ross

Office Assistant

Paula Ross helps support the day-to-day client experience as Office Assistant. Her role helps keep communication, scheduling, and administrative support organized so clients can receive timely assistance.

From helping with office flow to supporting client service needs, Paula contributes to the welcoming, professional experience Insurance Wise USA aims to provide.

DAVID STEEL

David Steel

Health, Life, Annuities Insurance Broker

David Steel helps clients review insurance and retirement planning options with a focus on health coverage, life insurance, and annuity solutions. His role supports people who want clearer direction when comparing plans, understanding benefits, and choosing protection that fits their stage of life.

Whether a client is preparing for future healthcare needs, looking for family protection, or considering retirement income options, David helps make the process feel more organized and approachable.

JESSICA VALDEZ

Jessica Valdez

Health, Life, Annuities Insurance Broker

Jessica Valdez provides guidance for clients exploring health insurance, life insurance, and annuity options. She helps individuals and families better understand their choices so they can move forward with more confidence and less confusion.

Her client-focused approach supports the InsuranceWise USA mission of delivering thoughtful guidance, personal attention, and practical coverage support for real life needs.

MICHAEL STANDARD

Michael Standard

Health, Life, Annuities Insurance Broker

Michael Standard works with clients seeking coverage solutions for health, life, and annuity planning. He helps people compare available options and understand how different types of protection may support their goals.

From healthcare coverage to long term planning, Michael’s role is to help clients feel more informed before making important insurance decisions.

Toney Alexander

Toney Alexander

Health, Life, Annuities Insurance Broker

Toney Alexander helps clients explore options for health insurance, life insurance, and annuities. His role supports people who want personal guidance when reviewing coverage choices and planning for future needs.

Toney works with the Insurance Wise USA team to help clients feel better prepared, better informed, and more confident about their insurance decisions.

MELISSA TOREY

Melissa Torey

Health, Life, Annuities Insurance Broker

Melissa Torey provides support for clients reviewing health, life, and annuity solutions. She helps people think through coverage needs, compare available options, and understand how different plans may fit their priorities.

Her work supports Insurance Wise USA’s client-first approach by focusing on clear communication, thoughtful guidance, and practical support.

GEORGE ANN DANIELS

George Ann Daniels

Home Care Membership Specialist

George Ann Daniels supports clients as a Home Care Membership Specialist. Her role helps people explore home care membership options that may support independence, comfort, and planning for future care needs.

For clients thinking about aging, recovery, support at home, or long term independence, George Ann helps provide guidance in an area that can be an important part of overall planning.

JUDI DUNN

Judi Dunn

Primary Care Locator Referring Partner

Judi Dunn serves as a Primary Care Locator Referring Partner, helping connect clients with support as they look for primary care resources. This can be especially helpful for people reviewing healthcare options, Medicare choices, or care access needs.

Her role supports the agency’s commitment to helping clients think beyond the policy and consider the practical services that may affect their health and day-to-day life.

Priscilla Pettis

Priscilla Pettis

Auto and Home Referring Partner

Priscilla Pettis serves as an Auto and Home Referring Partner, helping connect clients with support for property and personal insurance needs outside the agency’s core health, life, Medicare, and retirement services.

Her role helps Insurance Wise USA provide a more complete client experience by making it easier for people to find guidance for additional insurance needs.

Dimitri Sorgic

Dimitri Sorgic

Auto and Home Referring Partner

Dimitri Sorgic serves as an Auto and Home Referring Partner, helping clients connect with resources for home and auto insurance needs. This added support helps clients find direction for coverage areas that may complement their broader insurance planning.

Through referral support, Dimitri helps extend the agency’s ability to serve people with a more complete and helpful insurance experience.

CHRISTOPHER HARDEN

Christopher Harden

Webmaster

Christopher Harden supports Insurance Wise USA as Webmaster, helping maintain the agency’s online presence and digital access points. His work helps clients connect with information, resources, and communication tools more easily.

A strong online presence is an important part of modern insurance service, and Christopher’s role supports the agency’s commitment to convenient access and clear communication.

Why Choose

Insurance Wise

✅ Personal guidance for Medicare options, health insurance, life insurance, critical illness coverage, annuities, dental plans, vision plans, and more.
🤝 Florida-based service with flexible appointments by phone, video, or scheduled in-person meeting.
💬 Clear explanations that help make complex insurance choices easier to understand.
🛡️ Protection-focused planning for your health, family, income, retirement goals, and peace of mind.
🌴 Local Sarasota support serving clients throughout Florida with care and professionalism.
📋 Helpful guidance for individuals, families, retirees, self-employed professionals, small business owners.
💡 Modern insurance access combined with old school service, patience, and follow-through.
📞 A client-first process designed to answer questions, reduce confusion, support wise coverage decisions.