As my 65th birthday approached, the stress from knowing I would have to switch to Medicare…read moreincreased because I was having such a hard time finding proper guidance. Adding to the stress was the fact that I could be financially penalized if I did not switch to medicare in a timely matter. Then, I was referred to Alison Gordon, the insurance mom. She sent me one email that demystified the entire process. From there, we had one phone call where she clearly explained all my options. With that, a giant weight was lifted from my shoulders and life was good again. I found Alison to be knowledgable, experienced, thorough, kind and witty. I highly recommend her.

Where do I begin? To…read moresay my experience with this broker has been frustrating would be an understatement. I was originally enrolled in my health insurance through her back in 2017 by my former partner. After our separation, I needed to explore more affordable options since my financial situation had changed. Naturally, I contacted my insurance provider, Anthem, directly to discuss cancelling or modifying my plan. To my surprise, I was told I could not make changes through them and would need to go through my broker. That's where the difficulty began. When I attempted to contact Ms. Gordon, I was met with a voicemail stating that I needed to provide my credit card information just to speak with her. She would not answer questions via email or text--only through a paid phone consultation. This immediately raised concerns for me. I was trying to cancel my plan and transition to a different provider, Kaiser Permanente, and did not feel comfortable sharing my credit card information in that situation. Given today's environment, I believe it's reasonable to be cautious about providing sensitive financial information--especially when I was not trying to make a payment, but simply cancel a service. Interestingly, my former partner--who originally set up the policy--confirmed he was never required to provide credit card information just to communicate. It seemed that once my intent to cancel became clear, the process became significantly more difficult. Eventually, after I informed her that I had already secured new coverage independently, she reached out to me. During that conversation, she attempted to get me to state that she had enrolled me in the new plan, which I declined. At that point, I had deliberately chosen not to work with a broker due to how complicated the cancellation process had been. To be fair, when I spoke directly with Anthem, they were helpful--until they realized I had originally signed up through a broker. That experience made it clear to me that consumers can enroll directly with insurance providers and may have more control by doing so. In hindsight, it felt as though there was little incentive to assist me in cancelling, especially given that brokers often earn commissions tied to active policies. Whether intentional or not, the process felt unnecessarily obstructive. I'm sharing this experience as a caution to others: if you work through a broker, your insurance provider may direct you back to them for support--even for basic account changes or cancellations. That can create an added layer of difficulty when you're trying to make decisions about your own coverage. As a client for over seven years, I expected clearer communication and more flexibility--especially during a time when I needed to make a change. At the very least, alternative ways to communicate (email, basic support, or a receptionist) would have made a significant difference. Due to this experience, I plan to file a complaint with the California Department of Insurance so the situation can be reviewed.

They do not follow up on quotes and also do not sell commercial insurance for commercial vehicles…read moreand was told by the manager. so why waste potential customer times. just said you do not sell commercial insurance.

I always go through Kerry's insurance for all my cars and today mayeli helped over the phone . Very…read moreprofessional, friendly and great customer service. Thank you !

I have had farmers for 12 years, and it has always been a good experience with their stuff;…read morehowever, since the last 4 years, The new staff members, special the girl in front, have been a horrible experience. She is incompetent and untruthful. The staff never called you back. Finally, I transferred my account to Bakersfield, and my experience has been lovely.

Absolutely horrible! Customer service & staff are incompetent. Nobody can figure out how to do a…read moresimple task. Its been 6 months of back & forth trying to get them to update my account for automatic payments & they still can't figure it out, so now all 5 of my auto policies have expired! It's beyond frustrating! I will be switching to a new carrier & do not recommend these guy unless you want a night mare. They're only getting a 1 star because I can't select a 0!

I contacted this office because their information appeared on paperwork related to my policy…read more During my conversation, the agent made negative comments about the insurance professional I have worked with for years, which I felt was unnecessary and very unprofessional. Based on my one interaction, I was disappointed with how the situation was handled and would not recommend this agency.

Today we attended a tax seminar hosted by Marshall Life & Financial Solutions (MLFS). Victoria…read moreMarshall opened the session with brief remarks, followed by Adrien Barajas as the lead presenter. From the outset, the presentation was incoherent. Adrien jumped erratically between topics, clipped terminology mid-sentence, and attempted to showcase expertise through jargon that ultimately backfired. His use of a graph depicting tax history and national debt felt performative rather than informative--a clear turnoff. Mentions of Roth conversions were casually dropped, seemingly to entice attendees into future consultations rather than to educate. At no point did either presenter cite their professional credentials, nor are any verifiable designations listed on their website. This lack of transparency raises serious concerns about the legitimacy of the material presented. The venue--a community room at the local library--was poorly maintained. We were forced to relocate due to visibly dirty tables and stained surfaces. The acoustics were equally problematic: excessive echo and ambient noise severely undermined any attempt at meaningful communication. It's unclear why MLFS couldn't secure a venue that meets basic health and presentation standards--such as a clean, carpeted hotel conference room with proper sound insulation and equipment. Victoria encouraged attendees to grab snacks as the session approached lunchtime, triggering a chorus of crinkling bags and chewing that further disrupted the already fractured delivery. Overall, this seminar failed on every metric: content quality, presenter skill, venue hygiene, and professional credibility. Within 15 minutes, we were compelled to leave--astonished by the lack of coherence and institutional rigor. It was, without exaggeration, the most poorly executed seminar we've ever attended.

It's now been 5 years with Facepoint with absolutely no regrets…read more Victor is very helpful being sure to get me the best coverage for both Home & Auto Insurance.

If I could give him zero stars I would. I've had over 8 years of driving experience and I have…read morenever come across such a terrible agent. I was being charged my regular monthly fee until a month where they decided to charge me double. I tried to get in contact with victor but he wouldn't answer my calls or email me back. My bank ended up charging me over $100 in overdraft fees. I finally got in contact with my insurance company directly through one of victors co workers who not only explained why I was being charged this but was called progressive (parent company) for me and made the process much simpler. After all of this I tried to contact Victor and after explaining the bad experience I have had he just hands me the number to progressive and says he can't personally help me himself. He is incredibly unprofessional and after signing you up for a scam like insurance company he will leave you in the dust. I am with State Farm now and paying much less for the same coverage. ..

I needed a mobile notary asap and Karla arrived within 10min. Convenient, reliable and friendly…read more She charges $20 for travel and $15 per signed document. Would recommend!

From the owner: Notary Public since 2011 Approved by National Notary…read moreAssociation Signing Agent for Loan Documents since 2017 Translation English-Spanish Spanish -English Approved by Fidelity Life Insurance-Primerica

Another 5 stars for this wonderful agent ! It's all true Jennifer is amazingly helpful , went above…read moreand beyond to help with my insurance needs. When moving from a broker with farmers she was able to save me over twohundred! On my 6 month policy!! I have life, home ,and auto with Jennifer and won't go anywhere else ! They have a dedicated staff and are always willing to help ., and get this she will answer your calls or call you back !!! Amazing!!! Thank you Jennie !!! So if your looking for an honest , reliable, helpful, upfront broker who takes her job seriously. You found one .

Jennie and Fabiola are the best in the business ! They work well to get you the best service you…read moreneed. Amazing customer service. Best deals in San Bernardino county! I highly recommend all my family and friends to Jennie:)

Crystal is AMAZING! As a lender, I always need a fast and reliable insurance agent. Her prices…read moreusually beat competitors as well!

Extremely professional, quick with communication, and best of all: gave me the best quote for…read morehomeowner insurance out of like 8 different companies. Definitely recommend Crystal! :)

After having our long-time Homeowners policy with AAA non-renewed (dropped abruptly would be a…read morebetter description), I was forced to begin shopping for homeowner policies for the first time in many years. Due to recent wildfire activity in Southern California, the insurance landscape has changed dramatically since the last time I shopped for Insurance - it's the Wild West out there! Learning the difference between Non-admitted carriers vs admitted carriers... Difference In Conditions Policies + California Fair Plan... Premiums 3 to 4 times higher than I have ever paid before, despite never having had a claim in 26 years... I made contact with and received quotes from four different alternatives, none of which seemed like the right choice for me and my family, nor did any of the insurance professionals I spoke to impress me... Until I stumbled upon John Knowd at Thousand Oaks Insurance! John returned my phone call within just a few hours - and over the course of the next few weeks, spent a great deal of time walking me through my options, making reasonable recommendations based on his experience and my property details. I never felt like "just another number" or as if I was being oversold. Quite the opposite in fact, I was left with a feeling that I was joining a team or a family, who had my best interest in mind, and who responded quickly to any question, comment or concern that I had along the way. While not the least expensive option I found, sometimes in life you just get what you pay for... And I found the coverage limits and premiums were fair - and most importantly, I am able to sleep well at night, knowing that I am adequately insured... Not to mention, that I have a principal like John who will be there every step of the way. Highly recommend... We have now bundled all of our Insurance needs with Thousand Oaks Insurance. Top notch Customer Service

I was referred to them by a friend and from there I sent an email asking for a quote on a place…read morethat was just purchased. Natalie was fantastic and had sent a estimate that was presented in a small video which was fantastic because it was easy to understand. Her communication back-and-forth was on target and she has answered all my questions so far. I will definitely use them in the future for any Insurance needs!

Wow! So cool to have my insurance agent working behind the scenes on my behalf, and on behalf of my…read moreDriving School students that need a vehicle to take their drive test in! I was just bummed that the new company I was assigned to prohibited using a commercially insured Driving School vehicle for the behind the wheel DMV test. Then one day I get an email from Brenda of Monument, telling me that they negotiated with the company and now we are allowed to use our cars! Little did they know that made a lot of people happy that day!

We have had only wonderful experiences with Monument Auto Insurance. They really deserve 5 stars…read more Dean is very knowledgeable and Brenda is absolutely amazing and very diligent. I highly recommend this company.