About Us

An independent insurance agency headquartered in Coral Springs, M&L Insurance has proudly served clients throughout the state of Florida including the counties of Broward, Dade, and Palm Beach since 1999.

We represent a vast network of leading insurance carriers across the nation. As a result, this enables us to identify the most effective combination of price and value for you, your family and business.

M&L Insurance provides insurance plans for all your personal and business needs. Our specialty lies in creating comprehensive, reliable and affordable policies for classic car insurance, condo insurance, general liability, commercial auto, or workers compensation coverage and more.

Call us today at 877.304.2323. Our agents are here to answer your questions, and are prepared to create a tailored, custom policy that's right for you.

Meet our Staff

Owners

David Vaandering - Owner

David Vaandering - Owner

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David was born in Ontario, Canada, and comes from a retail family background. Owning and running several retail and manufacturing companies, he understands the importance of customer service to the success of any company.

When he moved to Florida in 2001, he joined the M&L Insurance family and quickly gained success in the medium and high end property insurance market. He became the highest producer at the agency, having gained positive working relationships with many financial institutions, real estate professionals and attorneys across the country.

In his free time, David can be found fishing with friends and family, and watching his two boys, Taylor and Cameron, play football and hockey.

Sandra Naranjo - General Manager

Sandra Naranjo - General Manager

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Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Cali Colombia. Sandra worked in the accounting department for multinational companies in Colombia for 10 years. She has been in the insurance industry for 20 years and joined the M&L family in July 2008. She's proud to provide excellent service to our customers and when not assisting David, Sandra likes to take a peek at shoes and fashion. In her free time, she likes to enjoy time with her husband, friends and her 10 grandkids.

Sales

Lanny Cion -Sales Manager and Head of Commercial Insurance Department

Lanny Cion -Sales Manager and Head of Commercial Insurance Department

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Lanny Cion is a dynamic individual with a rich cultural background, blending the vibrant heritage of both Cuban and Chinese origins. With a warm smile and welcoming demeanor, Lanny embraces life's adventures alongside his loving spouse of 12 years and their three wonderful children.

As a devoted family man, Lanny cherishes spending quality time with his kids, especially engaging in sports activities that foster teamwork and camaraderie. Whether it's shooting hoops, kicking a soccer ball, or hitting the baseball field, Lanny finds joy in sharing these moments with his boys. Additionally, he shares a passion for golfing, relishing the tranquility of the greens and the challenge of perfecting his swing.

Beyond the land, Lanny finds excitement in the depths of the ocean through deep-sea fishing. There's nothing quite like the thrill of reeling in a big catch while surrounded by the vast expanse of the sea. It's a hobby that not only provides excitement but also allows him to connect with nature in a profound way.

One of Lanny's greatest pleasures is found in the kitchen, where he showcases his culinary prowess. A true foodie at heart, he delights in experimenting with diverse flavors and ingredients, always eager to try something new and delicious. From traditional family recipes passed down through generations to daring culinary experiments, Lanny's kitchen is a place of creativity and gastronomic exploration.

In all aspects of his life, Lanny exudes a spirit of adventure and curiosity, whether it's on the sports field, out at sea, or in the kitchen. His multicultural background, combined with his love for family and food, shapes him into a well-rounded individual who cherishes life's diverse experiences.

Jessie Ago - Producer/Agent

Jessie Ago - Producer/Agent

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Jessie Ago (formerly Brozic) has been a member of the M&L insurance family since June 2006. A graduate of Florida State University, she is well versed in many diverse topics and has since focused her efforts on the insurance industry.

Due to her remarkable ability to remember things, she is known as "The Book." When not writing insurance, she enjoys playing poker, listening to music, watching movies and spending time with her friends and family.

Sal Franco - Health and Life Specialist

Sal Franco - Health and Life Specialist

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Born in Cuba and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Sal graduated from NYU with a bachelors degree in Computer Science and received his MBA from the University of Miami. Prior to M&L, Sal spent 16 years working for AXA Equitable and Allstate. Before that, he held various positions in sales/marketing and project management at IBM. Sal joined the M & L Insurance team in 2012. He currently specializes in both personal & commercial lines and financial services, such as Life, DI, Group & Individual Health, Medicare, LTC, Annuities, Employer & Individual Retirement Planning and Executive Benefits. During his down time, Sal enjoys spending time with his wife of 23 years and three children, Emily, Megan and Joshua, and being a huge University of Miami fan.

Daniel Rivas - Personal Lines Sales

Daniel Rivas - Personal Lines Sales

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Daniel was born in Caracas, Venezuela, but have lived in South Florida since 1992. Has been a member of M&L since 2004. Daniel graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Mathematics and received a Master's in Statistics and Data Analysis in Social Science from "Universidad Central of Venezuela"

Prior to M&L, Daniel had work as IT Manager and IT Project Manager in Insurance Company in Venezuela, such as "Seguros Anauco" in Venezuela and the Central Office of Statistic for the Venezuelan Census. Work as an IT Project Manager for ARMCO steels until was hire to work for Epicor, an ERP, Manufacturing and CRM software company in Irvine, CA out of the Latin-American Office in Boca Raton, FL.

At M&L Insurance Agency he currently specializes in both personal & commercial lines, with an emphasis in Home, Auto and General Liability insurance. His hobbies are playing golf, surfing and coaching little league baseball & soccer.

Nella Liuzzi - Personal Line Sales Manager

Nella Liuzzi - Personal Line Sales Manager

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Originally from Brooklyn, NY, Nella joined the M&L family in 2014. She prides herself in forming lasting relationships with all clients and providing top notch friendly service. She currently resides in Ft. Lauderdale, FL with her husband Tommy and four fur babies.

Bibi Singh - Personal Lines Account Manager

Bibi Singh - Personal Lines Account Manager

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Bibi was born in Guyana and raised in New Jersey but relocated to Florida in 2019. Prior to M&L Insurance she worked at Weichert Insurance Agency where she gained her 21 years of insurance experience and excelled to a Senior Account Manager role. Bibi enjoys spending quality time with her four children, Matthew, Luke, Joshua, Jada, husband Anand and their fur baby Luna. She loves to travel especially to the Caribbean Islands and huge fan of the Jets.

Liam Lafferty - Personal Lines Account Rep

Liam Lafferty - Personal Lines Account Rep

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Born and raised in central Massachusetts, Liam finally made his escape from the winters in January of 2023. He is, of course, a diehard Patriots, Bruins, Celtics and Red Sox fan. He graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology with a B.S. in biomedical engineering. His previous experience in the medical device industry, at Getinge, played a crucial role in his attention to detail. He has been working tirelessly to improve his knowledge in personal lines insurance and is always willing to go the extra mile.

His favorite ways to enjoy himself are watching sports and playing video games. You might also find him playing basketball, roller blading, fishing or enjoying the beach.

Customer Service

Pat Keenan - Customer Care Mortgage Specialist

Pat Keenan - Customer Care Mortgage Specialist

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Former New Yorker, joined M & L in 2002 as CSR, love to play Bingo & visit the casinos in spare time.

Tommy Newman - Customer Service

Tommy Newman - Customer Service

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Tommy is a longtime Florida resident and is happy to be a part of the M&L Insurance Team. He very much enjoys playing Dungeons and Dragons. He likes dogs, art, and movies. He also likes video games. He loves his wife. He has a dog and a cat.

Anthony Castro - Customer Service

Anthony Castro - Customer Service

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Born and raised in Puerto Rico. Joined M&L in May 2023 and it has been a great experience and I feel like in family. I like watch sports and Netflix in my spare time.

Priscila Vignola - Customer Service

Priscila Vignola - Customer Service

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Originally born in Brazil, Priscila has been in the service industry for over 20 years. Her goal is to make sure every customer she encounters is treated with the utmost respect and has a wonderful experience at M & L Insurance. She is a proud wife and mother of 3 boys.

Irish Espana - Customer Service Billing Specialist

Irish Espana - Customer Service Billing Specialist

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Irish Espana was born and raised in the Philippines and resided in Istanbul, Turkey for couple of years. A Secondary English teacher by profession but shifted career after graduated in College. Been a billing and sales specialist since 2018. I love spending time with my daughter, Adeline and reading books (fiction and non-fiction) I'm so fond of Mediterranean culture and traditions and of Korean. I'm proud to say that I can write in Hangeul (Korean Alphabet) and can speak in Turkish and Arabic. I love talking to people and give them advice. I'm always positive hence no negativity will make me down. I'm so honored to be part of M&L.