Linda is the principal at Sage and the company President.  Linda has been involved in the insurance business almost since birth!   Her Dad was an independent life insurance agent in Greensboro, North Carolina and Linda, literally, grew up in the business.  While at Florida State University, Linda decided to pursue Risk Management & Insurance as her profession and proceeded to get both a Bachelor’s and MBA degree with an insurance emphasis.

Upon graduation, Linda followed her husband while he served in the US Air Force and she kept her fingers in the industry as much as possible.  While in Hawaii for 5 years, Linda was the Assistant Dean and Admissions Counselor in the Travel Industry Management School at the University of Hawaii.  She kept in touch with the insurance industry by teaching insurance classes in the College of Business on the Manoa campus. When the Air Force transferred them to California, Jim wound up teaching at UC Berkley and Linda took a position with one of the largest international insurance brokers in the world.  While there at Johnson & Higgins, Linda became one of the first female department heads the company ever had.  When she moved to Las Vegas in the mid-1980’s she looked to the community insurance professionals and worked at four local agencies before she decided that ownership and control was the best way to live the remainder of he career. With as much gumption as she always demonstrated, Linda started pursuing ownership in early June, 1996 and by August of that year had the doors open at Sage Insurance.  She’s never looked back.  Her efforts have resulted in the professional staff you see on this website and over 2,500 satisfied clients, many of whom she knows personally.  That’s because Linda considers insurance a personal decision not to be taken lightly or without advice of a professional. 

Linda has also been teaching insurance at the University level, for insurance professional organizations and community service classes since 1974.  If you were in the insurance business, you would undoubtedly see her in front of one of your required continuing education classes from time to time. If you’re not in the insurance profession, it will be comforting to know that we have one of the best as our principal agent here at Sage.

You can reach Linda by e-mail at: lindav@sageinsurance.com

Or by phone at (702) 547-1900 ext. 100

Jim is Linda’s husband and grateful colleague.  He wears many hats in the office, and his title is predictably varied. He is the Sage General Manager, Chief Information Officer, Director of Human Resources, Office Manager, Chief Financial Officer, Computer Network Administrator, Marketing Analyst, Graphic Designer and all-around office handy man.  He received his insurance license in 1998 and has been learning from our experienced team ever since.  He’ll make you feel welcome and put you at ease when you visit.  His straightforward, no-nonsense approach to the complexities of the insurance marketplace can be found in his answers to your questions on our FAQ page.  If you want a plain answer to any insurance question, you can ask Jim directly by going to our FAQ page and submitting it.  If the question is general in nature, you may find both the question and answer posted on that page.  If the question is too specific, then you’ll simply get an e-mail reply. But, you will get an answer!  One of Jim’s favorite phrases is:  At Sage Insurance, you are just one question away from an answer.

Jim & Linda met at Florida State University while they were both earning MBA’s.  Linda’s degree in Risk Management & Insurance prepared her for an insurance career, while Jim’s emphasis was business management with a minor in marketing. Jim also has an Electrical Engineering degree from Arizona State University and it’s no surprise to find him staring into the computer like he really knows what’s in there!  Jim spent 21 years in the U.S. Air Force and many years in the teaching profession before joining his wife in the insurance industry.  In the early 1990’s Jim believed his future to be someplace in the higher education community and therefore pursued a Doctorate in Educational Administration at UNLV.  But before his dissertation was completed, Jim’s life took an unexpected turn, and the opportunity to own presented itself.  Jim & Linda decided to open their own agency and take on the challenges as business owners. He now enjoys sharing each day along side his wife as an insurance professional.

You can reach Jim by e-mail at: jimv@sageinsurance.com

Or by phone at: (702) 547-1900 ext. 101

Larissa is a true native Las Vegan, born and raised.  So if you’re looking for native talent that really knows the history of the valley, we have her!

Larissa has a daughter, Zoe, and a great deal of family in town (Mom & Dad, two Sisters & Brothers-in-law, a Niece, a Nephew, and 2 Aunts) from which she draws support.

She has been licensed in the insurance business for some 4 years and has been both a Personal Lines Manager and Agent before joining Sage in March of 2004. She is a member of NAIW (National Association of Insurance Women) and is working on her CIC (Certified Insurance Counselor) designation right now. What does it mean to be a certified counselor? Here is quote from the National Alliance website:

It’s not a destination. It’s a lifelong process of knowledge-building, accomplishment, and victory. A CIC designation says you are serious about your career.

And Larissa surely is… serious about her career.

But most importantly to you, she is friendly, cordial and knowledgeable. She will help you through the web of insurance terms and associated jargon so you’ll know what you’re buying and why. Behind that great smile is a lady that both wants to help you and knows how. Call her - you’ll be glad you did.

You can reach Larissa by e-mail at: larissar@sageinsurance.com

Or by phone at (702) 547-1900 ext. 112

Jean Hagen, Senior Account Manager

Jean is our most experienced agent, and has been at Sage ever since we opened our doors on August 1, 1996.  She is from Washington (the state) and we suppose that someday she will go back home ... but not until she’s ready to retire ... many many years form now.  She has worked in the insurance industry since 1964 - providing us with over 40 years of extremely valuable experience.  Jean was first licensed in the state of Washington and worked for one of the largest personal lines agencies in the state before moving to Las Vegas in 1993.  Jean also has a Johnson & Higgins background working in their commercial division from 1969 - 1972.  One of Jean’s major responsibilities here at Sage is to manage all accounts in the first half of the alphabet.  So, if your name begins with A through L, then Jean is your Account Manager.  Contact her and you’ll find her both helpful and knowledgeable. 

When not at work, you will often find Jean volunteering at Central Christian Church in Henderson or puttering around in her garden.  When you come into the office, you will see several examples of her handiwork. She not only brings our live plants to life, but also does most of our silk arrangements.  We’re glad she’s here... you will be too.

You can reach Jean by e-mail at: jeanh@sageinsurance.com

Or by phone at: (702) 547-1900 ext. 102