COMMERCIAL LINES
Phillip Quam
Business Insurance Specialist
Phil has worked in the insurance industry for over 42 years and specializes in marine and construction insurance. He was born and raised in the DC area but moved to Virginia Beach in 1972 where he started his career in insurance with Allstate. After a couple of years he moved to Henderson & Phillips where he was Vice President. Phil joined the Ware team in 1991 and has been an invaluable asset. When he isn’t at his desk he can be found working in his garden, fishing off the coast or photographing local wildlife. His pictures are incredible, and he has even been featured in the local newspaper.
Phillip Quam
Business Insurance Specialist
Phil Quam, II
Business Insurance Specialist
A native of Virginia Beach, Phil Quam, II has a diverse background in education and community development. After earning a B.A. in English from East Carolina and a Master of Fine Arts degree in writing from Old Dominion University, Phil taught Literature and Composition at Old Dominion University from 2013-2015. He then spent four years traveling the world and teaching English with the United States Peace Corps., serving in Ukraine and the Republic of Georgia from 2016-2019, after spending a year in Indonesia with a private education company. However, he has always remained tethered to the insurance industry, as his father has been a commercial agent for over 40 years and with Ware Insurance since 1991. Phil joined Ware Insurance in August 2019 and looks forward to continuing his business education and building strong relationships with his clients. Away from work, Phil enjoys exercise, travel, live music, acoustic guitar, cooking, and coaching youth basketball in the area.
Phillip Quam, II
Business Insurance Specialist
Lara Smith
Commercial Lines Operations Manager
Born in Norfolk and currently residing in Virginia Beach, Lara began her career in insurance in the spring of 2013 focusing on Commercial Lines coverages. She has earned her Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist designation, as well as her Certified Professional Insurance Agent and Certified Builders Insurance Agent designations. She is currently working towards her Accredited Customer Service Representative designation. Hard-working and detail-oriented, she has proven to be a great asset to our clients, working mostly with medium-sized business accounts. When she’s not baking treats to bring into the office, she likes to spend her time at the beach with her dog or in her studio making art and music. She enjoys the Oceanfront community where she lives and spends time with her friends and family, typically trying out a new restaurant, taking in an art exhibition, or listening to live music.
Lara Smith
Commercial Lines Operations Manager
Danielle Liddy
Senior Commercial Lines Account Manager
Danielle has worked in the insurance industry since 1999. She started out as a bookkeeper for an independent insurance agency in Maryland, worked for several years as a Personal Lines agent and then shifted her focus to Commercial Lines in 2005. Danielle has received three designations – Certified Professional Insurance Agent (CPIA), Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist (CLCS), and Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS). As a Senior Account Manager, Danielle handles an extensive book of business that focuses on large and complex commercial accounts. When Danielle is not at work, you can find her at the ice rink or soccer fields with her two boys & husband who are very active in sports.
Danielle Liddy
Senior Commercial Lines Account Manager
Stacey Kearney
Commercial Lines Account Manager
Born and raised in Virginia Beach, Stacey has worked in the insurance industry since 1992 with a focus on commercial accounts. Stacey has received three designations - Certified Insurance Counselor, Certified Insurance Service Representative, and Accredited Customer Service Representative. Along with assisting a team of talented agency account managers, Stacey works directly with the insurance carriers on new business placements and marketing for current clients. Among her favorite things is spending time with her four daughters and husband in the Outer Banks or camping.
Stacey Kearney
Senior Commercial Lines Account Manager
Tara Frederick
Claims Advocate
Tara is originally from the Asheville NC area, but has been a Virginian since 1996. She earned a BA degree from UNC Wilmington in 1995 and earned an MBA from Saint Leo University in 2013. Tara has been in insurance since 2008 and specializes in Commercial Claims Management. She holds several designations CWCA, SBCS, CICS and CPIA. She is currently pursuing a new designation, LPCS (Legal Principles Claims Specialist). Tara has two adult sons and a very spoiled female German Shepherd (she rules the house). Tara enjoys traveling, riding motorcycles, and fishing with her husband.
Tara Frederick
Claims Advocate
Janis Aldridge
Select Accounts Manager
Born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia. I have been licensed since 1996. Familiar with personal and commercial coverage, with my main focus on writing Commercial Lines. Works directly with the insurance carriers on new business placements and marketing for current clients. My favorite pass time is jet-skiing, camping and fishing in the summer, and snowboarding in the winter with my husband and three kids.
Chelsea Zelie
Select Accounts Manager
Janis Aldridge
Commercial Lines Account Manager
Brooke Downs
Commercial Lines Account Manager