Kevin S. Lavin, CIC
Senior Equine Risk Advisor
A Native of Louisville, Kevin grew up on Longfield Farm, and is the 4th generation member of his family to be involved in the horse industry. The Lavin Family has worked in and around the thoroughbred community for over 50 Years. His grandfather, A.W. “Doc” Lavin was a longtime racing official and racing secretary, while his father, Gary is a retired racetrack veterinarian, past president of the AAEP and a member of the Jockey Club. His mother served two times on the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority. After graduating from Centre College in 1987, he worked for Harris & Harris, a property and casualty insurance agency. He became a Certified Insurance Counselor in 1996 and then founded Lavin Insurance Services in 1997, which specialized in equine insurance. Kevin gives back to the equine community by serving on numerous boards. His past and present directorships include Longfield Farm and Lavin Bloodstock Services, Thoroughbred Club of America, The Kentucky Derby Museum, Grayson Jockey Club Research Foundation, The Backside Learning Center and many others. Kevin resides in Louisville Kentucky with his wife Amy and their three girls, Eleanor, Lulu, and Hattie. He is a partner in Sterling Thompson Company and current Director of Equine Insurance at Sterling Thompson Equine.
contact info
kevinlavin@sterlingthompson.com
office: 502.228.1600