I'll tell you what, I couldn't be more impressed and more grateful after getting off a phone call…read more A phone call that I was EXTREMELY LUCKY this gentleman in particular even picked up. As the Saturday wore on and all three of the companies I called to get Homeowners Insurance with a Renter Property Insur Policy Packet quotes from ALL went to VM. I did my due diligence and made a short list of 4 companies to call, checking each name prior to calling 1) Proximity to the property/us 2) Better Bus Bureau rating 3) Yelp rating. The 4th and last phone call actually was one that made the list on all three counts! AND the owner of the company answered the phone himself at 3:30 pm on a Saturday. Rob Salvo of Mt. Diablo Insur answers! Instead of blowing smoke up my wazoo and gladly telling me he would love to take my business, he gave me the honest down and dirty. Telling me what was going on in the industry currently, THAT I SHOULD STAY PUT and here's why. Information that was 5,000 percent invaluable. In less than 15 minutes he, convinced me NOT to move my policy to another company and why, wait 6 months to revisit when the industry has likely ironed out these problems, be thankful my current provider has renewed us, and how to solve the LLC issue that was forcing me to change in the first place, not only THAT, but to call him back if I had trouble getting my current provider to add the LLC endorsement and he'd help me with that too!! Color me flabbergasted! All out of the graciousness and kindness of his heart. There was nothing in this phone call for him. And I will remember this for the rest of my life and tell 100 people to call Mt. Diablo Insurance because you will get honesty, fairness, loyalty and exceptional business. Thank you Rob Salvo. You made a believer out of me. You had better believe Mt. Diablo will be my first phone call in 6 months down the road.

I was trying to shop policies and it seems like they're not interested in FAIR plans with DIC…read morewrappers. Once they found out I wasn't going to be covered by any admitted carriers they ghosted me and stopped responding to my emails.

I needed to replace my renters insurance; its annual premium had almost doubled from last year. I…read morealso needed to acquire earthquake insurance. I tried researching online on my own, but every company's site required me to answer *many* questions before it would give a quote, and I didn't know if I was checking with *all* available insurance providers. (Turns out I wasn't.) As it happened, I came across an article about finding insurance, and it recommended contacting an *independent* insurance broker, and that led me to finding Avail Insurance Solutions. Avail wound up finding a renter's insurance provider and one for earthquake coverage; the combined premiums totaled about the same as what my new, higher rate would have been for renters coverage only. So, I'm very happy with Avail's service.

I set up a phone appt with Brian to shop for umbrella insurance. He called me on-time and…read moreexplained the process of getting this type of insurance. He asked me questions, and told me he would provide me with several quotes. After a few days, I received a quote from a top insurance company. They said this was the best choice. I asked for additional choices, and I never received a reply. After a week, I contacted another insurance broker.

Been using him for years and never had any issues. With the ever shifting insurance environment in…read moreCalifornia there is always a need to update or renew our policies and his office always gives options which I appreciate.

Called for insurance quote multiple times, no answer and no call back. Imagine how they treat their…read morecustomers

I had a great experience working with Jeff. He was very responsive, professional, and knowledgeable…read morethroughout the entire process. We were in a challenging situation trying to secure a personal umbrella policy due to having a young driver and a prior at-fault accident, and our previous carrier was canceling our umbrella. I was speaking with a couple of agencies at the same time, and Jeff was by far the most responsive, proactive and resourceful. He clearly put in the effort to find a solution that actually worked for our situation, and he explained everything in a clear and straightforward way. He was able to put together a strong package for auto, home, and umbrella coverage with the right liability limits, and made the process smooth from start to finish. We're really happy and appreciative. I actually found Jeff through a Google search, and I honestly feel lucky that I did. If you're looking for an agent who is efficient, thorough, and looks out for your best interest, I highly recommend Jeff.

I was in need of a Landlord & EQ policy for a property I inherited. I called three other brokers…read moreand none of them returned my call. A fourth returned my call but could not find a market. A fifth got me a quote but it was from a non-admitted company. When I contacted Jeff he responded right away. Quotes were delivered within a few days. And all questions were answered and/or worked through with confidence and professionalism. And both quotes were reasonably priced and from admitted companies. Jeff knows his business and his markets and after dealing with other brokers, I would definitely recommend him. He is clearly one of the best in the area.

Used to be amazing but ever since my first experience back in 2020 I've had to actively reach out…read moreto them to remind them that my renewals were coming up and asking them to shop rates. For my 2023 policies, my homeowners insurance carrier stopped offering policies in CA, and I was forced to switch over to another provider. I made the switch through Stone Creek but they never notified my mortgage lender of my new policy / carrier, so the lender thought I didn't have a policy and charged me for one of theirs. It took 6 months before I noticed and had to work with them to get a refund. My renewals for 2024 are actually coming up in less than 2 weeks and I have yet to receive any updates despite multiple attempted reach outs to my account manager (Robin). Ironically, I've been trying to get in contact with her for over a week (called and left a voicemail, left messages with two different receptionists) and it was only after I posted this review that I received an email from her. I shopped quotes with the same carriers directly, and am getting lower quoted rates, so at this point between the total radio silence and the higher cost of doing business with Stone Creek, I'm uncertain what SCIA's value add is. Ultimately, I ended up switching over to Jeff Wong out of Bencia and ended up saving $600 / year on my homeowners insurance alone with same carrier (Mercury). I swapped my Umbrella policy over as well, but kept my auto insurance as is as the carrier (Oregon Mutual) was still the best option.

I've been with Stone Creek for years and have have many policies through them, including home,…read moreauto, umbrella and business. They used to be great and quickly responded to all my emails. But lately customer service is horrible. Sure, they respond quickly when you say you want to open a new policy for something. But have a question? Need other assistance? Just crickets. I think they had major turnover since the height of the pandemic and nobody seems to be local anymore. When I do talk with anyone, it's always a different person from out of state. Worse of all, when I sold a rental property and requested to cancel the policy, they cancelled the WRONG policy and I went almost 6 months with my home not being insured! I didn't realize it until much later of course because every single time I asked them to confirm my policies, they never responded. It's time to find a new broker. So sad because they used to be fantastic.

We cannot say enough good things about working with Nathan and his team. They handle all of our…read moreinsurance; homes, vehicles, and our umbrella policy. The level of service is truly white glove from start to finish. In a world where it's nearly impossible to reach a real person, Nathan's Team is responsive, proactive, and incredibly knowledgeable. When we have a question, we get a clear answer quickly. When something needs attention, it gets handled. No chasing, no call centers, no confusion. There is something incredibly valuable about working with a local agent who knows you, understands your situation, and actually cares about protecting your family and assets. We feel confident knowing our coverage is thoughtful, coordinated, and reviewed regularly not just set and forgotten. If you're looking for an insurance agent who combines expertise with personal service, Nathan and his team is it. Highly recommend.

Just switched a few months ago from a dishonest agent in Mill Valley, CA to this agent and so far,…read morethey have been just great. I would suggest you switch to them if you are having problems with your current agent. Dealth with Lisa and Brandon and they were both great.

I've been with Diablo Valley Insurance for over 18 years. Susie Geissler recently informed me that…read moremy insurer sent a notice of non-renewal. I was bracing for a big premium increase. Susie looked into combining all 4 of my policies under Mercury and actually saved me about $1500/year, which seems unheard of these days. Susie has been giving us great customer service the throughout the years. Thank you Susie!!

Very positive experience here, even though we didn't end up doing business…read more I dropped in on a Thursday afternoon to see if I could do better on auto and homeowner than with my longtime carrier. Susan Geissler was friendly and took down all my current information. After checking with other carriers Susie told me the next day that what I have with my current carrier is actually pretty good and it would probably be wisest to stick with it. Now that is honesty! If I am in the market for insurance again I will definitely check here first.

Mark Hoogs State Farm Insurance Agent provides excellent, top-shelf customer service. The team in…read moreit's entirety are all home run swingers, filled with professionalism, courtesy, and fast response. My mom owns an auto policy and homeowner's policy with them for many years with zero issues from our end. I remember a few years back, we were really unlucky and on two separate occasions, automobiles were parking and ran into our house, TWICE! Talk about unlucky! However, one quick phone call and a few operational transactions and our homeowner's policy covered all the repair damages. Highly recommend with my utmost respectful regards!

I am a long time customer of Mark Hoogs State Farm. My recent interaction with them was typical of…read morethe excellent customer service they provide. My car was broken into. I called Mark Hoogs and Jason gave clear explanations of the process and the steps I should follow. He gave me recommendations of repair shops. And the next day they made a followup call to ensure that things went well. Highly recommend them.

My working experience has been great with Julia L Kirtley at Kosich Family Insurance. I am getting…read morequick responses and great job.

Kosich Family Insurance is a great company to work with. Ken Kosich and his son Greg are friendly…read moreand are great at returning calls and getting answers when you need them. I have also worked with other agents at the company and they were courteous and helpful as well. Ken offers a variety of insurance options and will help you decide what is best for your family. He is also a big help when there is a claim. I have referred many people to Kosich Family Insurance and they are all happy that they switched over. The Lafayette location is easy to get to and easy to park.

Arash has been a gift from the heavens. Amazingly professional. Knowledgeable. Extremely courteous…read moreand straight to the point. He was able to provide better coverages maintaining the same price I paid prior (will not mention other company). I already referred Arash & Farmers to my neighbor. He did wonders for him and was speedy like Speed Runner. All the best luck and I know you will continue doing amazing. Thank you Arash! Fernando

Best insurance agent EVER. I am a mortgage broker and I…read morework with a lot of agents. Arash always provides the best service. He is fast, able to provide information easily, and always comes through for me, Also his rates are great, even my most penny pinching clients end up going with Arash.