I have been with Lakeview insurance Agency for more than 20 years and the experience has been fantastic. Linda Richard's provides excellent customer service! read more

i have had good communication with my agent, Sandra Mangana, in terms of selecting the right level of coverage and obtaining competitive bids on auto, homeowners and umbrella coverage. read more

I contacted Lakeview earlier this year when I decided to switch my auto and homeowners insurance to Erie Insurance after reading about Erie in Consumer Reports magazine. I was fortunate to be connected to Doris Ortega, who was very pleasant to deal with. More importantly, she was very knowledgeable about insurance, and she quickly determined what my insurance needs were. I wound up saving about $2,000/yr for coverage similar to what I had with my prior carrier. Now, having said all that, the real test of Lakeview's worthiness will come if I ever have to make a claim. It's one thing to be a 5-star agency when it comes to the purchase of insurance, and it's quite another thing for an insurance agency to be there on your side if you ever have to make a claim. I hope I never have to make a home or auto claim, but if and when I do, I'll report further. For now, I'm quite happy with my experience with Lakeview to date. read more

I have been a customer since 2011. Two women in particular (Crystal and Jennifer, both of whom have left) and another woman there have been so helpful over the years. They helped with getting me lower rates for my home and auto insurance. Crystal was so great when she encouraged someone who hit my car to use their insurance to pay for the damages (which they did) because the scratch the person left on my car couldn't just be "buffed out" as they had hoped. read more

Had insurance for over forty years with Lakeview Kept the agent aware of the damage Hasda claim after ten months got nothing but lame excuses .Very disappointing read more

I was looking for a local, personal place to do business. I discovered an agent at this company that was not personable, inquisitive or helpful to me. I apparently interrupted the agent's lunch. She implied that she was filling out forms that I could do for myself on the internet. I plan to get this insurance off of the internet now. read more

Empathy! They reallty listened and understood what we needed.

I have been a long-time customer of Lakeview Insurance Agency. Doris has been my agent for many years from insuring my first car to now insuring my home. Lakeview has always worked hard to make sure we are getting good, affordable policies every time. They have always been very responsive when we need help, especially the time we needed to make a claim on a renter's policy because of a break-in. They talked us through filling out all of the detailed forms the insurance company wanted and made sure we were able to replace all that was stolen. I would definitely recommend using Lakeview Insurance Agency! read more

Very responsive agent who has looked to get the coverage we need at a good price. We use Lakeview for both personal and business coverage

I have had Erie Car Insurance for many years and I had to find a new agent a few years ago. Since then I have been working with Andy Reese at Lakeview Insurance. He is terrific; he knows the insurance business and works to be sure customers have the answers they need. I recently filed a claim and Andy was helpful throughout the process. I highly recommend Andy Reese at Lakeview Insurance. read more

Andy Reese is very knowledgeable and helpful with my insurance needs. I am most pleased with his advice and my insurance coverages.

When we were looking for condo insurance Carolyn Greenwood was very helpful. She was knowledgeable, professional, and polite. She did a great job for us. read more

When I have questions or problems, I get answers and solutions quickly and painlessly.

I have worked with Lakeview for over 20 years (maybe closer to 30...) and have been satisfied with the service and the recommendations for policies. No issues that I can recall over all that time. read more

Our agent at Lakeview Insurance, Doris Ortega, is always available to make changes, help, or answer any of my questions. Excellent service. Thank you. read more

I like this place for a couple of reasons. One is that it's in the neighborhood, agents are people that live and work in the area and I like that connection. Secondly, they are pretty helpful and quick to respond to get your question answered. I've been with them a few years now and have been pretty happy with them. I can send and email or pick up the phone and get an answer same day. Also, I like that they can shop rates with different insurers. read more

Lakeview was referred to me after I had been with State Farm for 15 years.  I was hesitant to switch and wasn't sure what to expect.  It turned out to be a very positive experience. I've been a customer of Lakeview now for many, many years. My agent, Doris, and the Lakeview team are very responsive to any inquiry I might have, and I have continued to save money throughout the years that I've been with Lakeview.  Overall, it is a great relationship for me. read more

"I've worked with Doris Ortega and Chuck Stewart for 25+ years. They are professional and down to earth. So helpful."

I've used Lakeview Insurance for the last thirty years and have found it to always be reliable. Whenever I have a question, they get back to me promptly. Recently, a broken a/c pipe in my condo broke while no one was home and caused thousands of dollars of damage to units below. They put me in touch with an adjuster at my insurer who reviewed condo association covenants and concluded that I wasn't responsible to pay for the damages and provided me with letter to send to unit owners and the condo association. Great relief. read more

Read this before you consider Lakeview Insurance company. It will save you time and money! Here's the balls on the table truth..they are fine....until you have a claim. I am a small brick and mortar business owner and I have had 2 claims in the 9 years I have been with Lakeview Insurance Company. 3 years ago I had a claim for water damage that came into my business from the apartment above. I had 20k worth of damage. After months of headache, I only saw 8k of the water damage claim. It was so painful dealing with them that I gave up and wrote it off as a business loss. Recently, someone broke into my business and stole 30k of my pro camera gear. The company Lakeview Insurance put me with is offering me 20k for the claim that has taken over 60 days to even get this far. The other 10k I have to come out of pocket and then send in receipts to be "CONSIDERED". Lakeview isn't going to bat for me. Considered? I sent my premium check in every month, that should be enough to be CONSIDERED. The companies Lakeview puts you with, you will never become "whole" again which is what the purpose of insurance is. You will have to FIGHT for your policy contract and coverage. Lakeview doesn't help you get what is rightfully yours to become whole again. I am going to an attorney today to get what is owed to me. Instead of just doing what is right, they want to hope I go away again. Not this time. They say they stand behind their claims...they do not. Stay away.... because they can cash your check, but you will never be able to cash theirs. read more

Our agent, Carolyn Greenwood was very helpful in helping us find a new, more cost-effective insurance policy for our condo building. We would highly recommend Lakeview Insurance. read more

Responsive service. Independent advice. No sales pitch. That's why we've been customers of Lakeview Insurance for over 30 years.

I've been a client since 1982 when Chuck S. helped me with renters insurance on a Saturday morning after we moved in on a Friday. Since then I've appreciated the personal attention for home, car, antique car, and boat insurance over the years. read more

Anyone who is self-employed can probably tell you...finding health insurance sucks! Lucky for me, and you, there ARE decent insurance agents out there. I stopped in here last week in a state of desperation. I had to wait only a bit for the health insurance agent (fine with me since I didn't make an appt.) and once it was my turn, I got almost an hour of one on one help and info. My agent, Izzy spent time explaining not only my options, but how insurance even works (deductible? co-pay? HSA? it was all Greek to me.) I left feeling confident in the information I had received and with what I felt was a great plan for me. The best part was that there was absolutely no pressure to buy and I definitely got the sense that Izzy had my best interests at heart. They also seem to offer pretty much any kind of insurance you might need, and if the other agents are half as nice as Izzy, this is good news for all your insurance needs. read more

I wanted to use a local insurance agent and being a true Lakeviewer, thought who could be better than these folks?! I mean, their Yelp reviews are really great amirite? Unfortunately, after being with these folks and Progressive insurance for over a year now, I now know that these people are little more than middlemen who take your money. The customer service is terrible and their attitude towards their customers are extremely poor. At one point when I changed bank accounts they ignored my emails requesting they take note of the new bank info. Instead they just let my policy lapse without so much as a phone call. Sorry Lakeview Insurance but you are not a good local business from my experience. read more

I walk by their storefront on Southport all the time so when time came for me to shop for home insurance (oh the joys of home owning) I figured I'd give them a call and see what they offered. While I was at it I had them quote for auto insurance too. They responded within a day with a couple different options plainly laid out for me to decide. The coverage they found was definitely the cheapest I saw which allowed me to get much higher coverage levels for the same price as minimum levels with other insurance companies. I paid by credit card and I was done. They were quick, professional, and found me good rates. Definitely give them a call, if for no other reason than to get a quote to compare to what you're seeing with other companies. read more

I've walked past Lakeview Insurance Agency for years, since it is right in my neighborhood. I never had a neighborhood insurance contact before, so I didn't know what I have been missing. In the past, I never met my representatives, they were just a voice on the phone. Plus, I did not understand what made one policy or insurance company better than others. I mostly just hated to pay the premium, whatever it was. I saw Lakeview Insurance's support of neighborhood events all through the year, and the great care they took of their property. I later learned that most of their agents have over 10 years in the business. I also liked that it was not a one man band (they have 16 people working there). So I gave my policies to Doris to review, and on one, she found that I had good coverage and pricing. My other policy showed areas where I could be better covered, for the same cost. In the end I made Lakeview Insurance my agent of record, which means I know who to call, and if I can't call, I can walk there. Their neighborhood connection, longevity in business, and experienced team make me confident that I am well covered, yet not overpaying for the coverage. read more

Doris Ortega has been our agent over many years. She has the experience, wisdom, and professionalism that we have not seen in other agents with whom we worked. We feel very fortunate that our lives have intersected, and she is our insurance agent. We had an unfortunate event (upstairs neighbors flooded our condo) and she helped us in so many ways, from selecting the correct coverages and insurance company from the beginning that made a huge difference and helping us along the way with all of our questions and needs as our place was being repaired. We highly recommend Doris for any insurance needs (home, auto, umbrella). Thank you!! Doris. You are awesome!! read more

Lakeview Insurance has always been very thorough and prompt in responding to my questions. Friendly staff and great follow thru.

"Great friendly attentive service." Also Clair is amazing. He arranged for me to have my windshield replaced after a rock from the road cracked it. It was seamless. Thank you. read more

I worked with a guy named Andy to get a quote for a home insurance policy, and while the rate ended up being higher than other somewhat similar coverage I had quoted, that obviously wasn't his fault. He took time to explain some basics about home insurance to me so I felt more knowledgeable and was better able to make a decision about what fit my needs. His patience and kindness were greatly appreciated. I would definitely consider LIA in the future for other insurance needs because of his level of service. read more

I had the pleasure of working with Doris Ortega, one of the two agency VPs, and she was extremely efficient, communicative, polite, and helpful! I just moved to a new state and Doris helped make the process of switching Auto Insurances seamless and stress free. She was able to get me a much better rate than the competition and I ended up saving over $150 monthly. If anyone is switching insurance plans I would highly recommend working with Lakeview Insurance Agency. 10/10. read more

I am quite surprised at the ratings because I have had a terrible experience trying to purchase Medicare insurance here. I have been a customer for a long time and find that there is one person who is extremely good and the agents around him have an attitude or something because it is difficult to get a return phone call. I have been waiting 3 weeks for a reply to a complaint letter directed toward the owner of this Agency but it appears that he can not be bothered. read more

Andy has always been helpful and treated me as an individual and not as a number. We never expected to have to utilize him, but with a couple of acts of nature that hit us close together Andy was there as it was happening, through final restoration tasks, and the times in-between helping us navigate the circumstances. Terrific service. read more

The staff is very knowledgeable. It is apparent they have been doing this a very long time. I appreciated that they are an independent agency so they can shop my insurance for the best deal. I'm very happy I made the switch. read more

I really like doing business with companies in my neighborhood. That being said, I can not recommend this company. With a insurance company communication is extremely important and this company is lacking in that department. They don't return phone calls or follow through with things they say their going to do. When they don't do the simple stuff how can you trust they'll be there when you need them? Avoid read more

Lake view insurance has always given me top notch customer service in the 10+years I have been with their company. They are honest about the coverage I need for both my home and auto. They presented me numerous options and communicated where my coverage should go over the next few years. I know myself and my family are protected. read more

Lakeview Insurance Agency's staff is a joy to work with. After years of getting my insurance through them they are more like family. I have never had any problems working with them. They always go the extra mile to help me save money and to make sure my insurance needs have been met. read more

I am investor and at first I had a very positive experience with lakeview when I insured my first building. When I tried to insure my second building they said they can't insure it because the garage looked bad and had an issue on the stairway. Granted the building was newly remodeled. The garage had issues which I fixed within a month from buying the building. I don't even mind that they rejected to insure the building since I know they only insure buildings that are in very good shape to keep rates low even though I disagreed with their assessment. The building was/is bringing 3k a month per apt which is a testament of its state. What I minded is the way they delivered the message. Doris was extremely rude. She sent an email saying she can't insure it and did not offer an alternative. She was not willing to discuss the condition of the building. She was rude via email and treated me like someone she did not want to talk to. If I owned the business I would have made sure my customer who has multiple buildings is happy. That does not necessarily mean I would have insured them but I would have gotten on the phone with them and made sure to help them find alternative options. I have bought other buildings since and taken all my business elsewhere. I pay over 15k a year in insurance which lakeview could have benefited from if they had better customer experience/manners when communicating with customers. read more