About Us

About LHG Insurance

Not Just Insurance. A Legacy Strategy.

At LHG Insurance, we don’t just sell policies—we create customized financial protection strategies. Founded by Steven Lapa, a seasoned leader with 27+ years of high-level experience, our mission is simple: help families plan, protect, and prosper.

Partnered with Insurance Elevated, we offer modern, flexible products like Indexed Universal Life (IUL) and retirement annuities that go beyond coverage—they build generational wealth.

Meet Our Founder

Steven Lapa

Founder & Senior Broker
LHG Insurance | Partnered with Insurance Elevated

With over 27 years of high-level sales and leadership experience, Steven Lapa is on a mission to transform how families secure their financial futures. From managing multi-million-dollar telecom teams to building a trusted insurance agency from the ground up, Steven knows what it takes to lead, deliver, and protect what matters most.

At LHG Insurance, partnered with Insurance Elevated, Steven specializes in smart, customized solutions — from Indexed Universal Life (IUL) plans to retirement annuities — ensuring clients don’t just buy insurance, but invest in lifelong peace of mind. Known for blending humor with straight-shooting advice, he makes complex financial protection simple, relatable, and actionable.


When you work with Steven and his team, expect clarity, dedication, and a partnership that puts your family’s security first — today, tomorrow, and for generations to come.

Meet Our Founder

Emily Busse

Chief Operating Officer
LHG Insurance

With a decade of proven leadership in management and hospitality, Emily Busse brings heart, vision, and operational excellence to LHG Insurance. As COO, Emily is the driving force behind the seamless client experience and high standards that set the agency apart.

Her passion goes far beyond running efficient operations — Emily’s true mission is to make a real difference in people’s lives. She believes that every family deserves personalized protection, peace of mind, and a partner they can trust through every life stage.

At LHG Insurance, Emily combines her knack for exceptional service with strategic leadership to ensure that every client feels valued, understood, and secure. Under her guidance, LHG is more than an insurance agency — it’s a family taking care of families.

Meet Our Founder

Eric Perez

Chief Financial Officer
LHG Insurance

Eric Perez is a seasoned entrepreneur and business strategist with a proven track record across the insurance, real estate, and marketing industries. He is the founder of Veritas Solutions and a partner at Insurance Elevated, companies focused on empowering small businesses and agencies through custom data-driven solutions, lead generation systems, and operational frameworks.
Previously serving as COO of one of Central Florida’s largest real estate teams, Eric brings deep expertise in sales infrastructure, CRM optimization, and multi-channel marketing. He specializes in designing scalable systems, training programs, and performance models that drive growth across distributed teams. His leadership and consulting work emphasize efficiency, clarity, and sustainable business development—especially during high-impact transitions like acquisitions, tech migrations, or agency handoffs.