Jared began his career in the insurance industry in 2006, immediately after graduating from Louisiana State University. He has spent the past 8 years working as a producer developing new business relationships for the agency with members of the greater New Orleans community. In 2010, Jared received his Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation. Jared is involved in the Louisiana Young agents association as well as a member of other local industry organizations. Jared focus on both business insurance solutions as well as working with individuals on their personal insurance needs.
Sales
Laura Donnaway
Laura will be part of FA’s sales team. One of her main reasons for coming over is to relieve herself of managerial responsibilities and to focus on sales. With a wealth of experience, she will also be a mentor to the younger staff.
- Laura worked at Aetna Casualty & Surety from 1989 to 1991
- She worked at Alvarez-Donnaway-Passons/Donnaway Insurance from 1992 to 2021
- She graduated from Loyola University in 1988 and obtained a B.A. in History
- She has her CIC designation and is working toward her CPCU
- She is IIAGNO past president
- She was on the IIABL state board of directors from 2004 to 2010
- She is a former agent advisory board member to the commissioner of Insurance
Laura’s current volunteer work:
- Girl Scout Troop Leader
- Jefferson Parish Ethics and Compliance Commission
- Board of Governors, Women’s Guild of the New Orleans Opera
R. Scott Hogan, J.D.
Scott graduated in 1995 from Jesuit High School in New Orleans. He then attended Samford University in Birmingham, AL receiving a bachelor of arts/science in business management. Following his undergraduate studies, he attended Loyola University school of law in New Orleans, wherein he attained his Juris doctorate with honors, Magna Cum Laude in 2005. He was then admitted to the Louisiana Bar in the fall of 2005. Scott went on to practice law in the commercial litigation section of a downtown New Orleans law firm with a specific concentration on insurance related matters. In 2009 Scott began his career in the insurance industry taking his insurance expertise to a Metairie LA agency. He has spent the past four years working as a producer, wherein he has developed new business relationships and aided in finding a wide range of insurance solutions of varying complexities and needs for his clients. Scott is well versed in complex marine and construction risks, commercial property risks, and personal and family asset protection. In his spare time Scott gives back to the greater New Orleans community as a member of the Greater New Orleans sports foundation and he also enjoys spending time with his family. Scott and his wife Stephanie have one son, Connor, and reside in Metairie.
Craig Steltz
Craig is a graduate of Archbishop Rummel High school and Louisiana State University where he received his bachelors degree in business. While attending LSU he played football and won a National Championship in 2007. He was then drafted by the Chicago Bears in 2008 where he played from ’08-’14. In 2017, Craig began his career in the insurance industry at Financial Assurance. He looks forward to guiding clients through their personal and business insurance needs. Craig and his Wife Lindsay have two daughters, Liv and Charlotte, and reside in Metairie.
Jeremy Autin, CIC
Wayne Holmes, CIC, CLU, ChFC
In the 1970’s, Wayne moved to the New Orleans area from Boston, Mass. He began working with Mark Fruchtnicht in 1980 in both business and personal insurance sales. Wayne obtained his Certified Insurance Counselor designation (CIC) in 1997, his Chartered Life Underwriter designation (CLU) in 1999, and his Chartered Financial Consultant designation (ChFC) in 2002.