You don’t build a business,
you build people

As a family-owned and -run business, our team at Laginess Insurance Agency cares for our customers like their own family. We work hard to earn the trust of our customers and have a passion for learning, always striving to attain new knowledge to aid our clients.

Read more about our team below to learn about the experience and knowledge they bring to help clients navigate business and personal insurance!

A Team That Works For You

Our team of trusted advisors are committed to building strong relationships with our clients!

Heather Laginess, J.D., CIC

President

Heather has been working in the insurance industry for two decades and brings a wide range of knowledge to Laginess. She graduated with High Distinction and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan – Dearborn in 1997. Following that, Heather earned a Juris Doctor degree in 2001 from Wayne State University’s Law School and became a member of the State Bar of Michigan. She is also a licensed Property & Casualty and Life Insurance agent in the state of Michigan, and earned the designation of Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC). Heather’s speciality is helping her clients with business and life insurance needs.

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Anita Sabatini

Personal Lines Manager

Anita is a licensed insurance agent and a graduate in economics from the University of Michigan – Dearborn, has been working in the insurance business for more than 30 years. In addition to her degree, she earned her Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) designation. Anita helps our customers with their personal insurance needs. When she’s not busy at work, you can find her playing euchre with her friends or exercising at the local recreational center. She has been happily married to her husband, Bob, for the last 25 years and the pair have two sons, Matt and Paul.

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Peter Ashmore

Insurance Agent 

Peter began his insurance career in 2021, after being an established sales professional in the metro Detroit area.  Peter joined the team at Laginess Insurance Agency in 2024.  He is licensed in Property & Casualty and Life Insurance.  Peter’s focus at the agency is to help new clients with their personal lines and life insurance needs.  Peter assists clients in tailoring the coverage to meet their specific insurance needs.

While not working, you will probably find Peter on a baseball field either coaching or umpiring, or at an event for one of his four children.

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Terence Laginess, Tenured CIC

CEO

Terry started his insurance career after graduating from Wayne State University in 1968. Following a tour of duty in the army, he worked as a claims adjuster, underwriter, and marketing representative prior to becoming an independent agent in 1976. He founded Laginess Insurance Agency Inc. in 1990 and has been serving customers in Michigan since for all their business and personal insurance needs. Terry has been a CIC since 1992 and believes in excellence in education and customer service.

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