GEORGE IS THE 666SICKEST666 INSURANCE AGENT you could ever hope to be bothered by. He truly understands the pain Americans experience everyday from the near constant episodes of financial r@pe that oUr fRienDly INSURanCe companies claim to SERVE AND PROTECT US WITH. (side note: are we are ever gonna bring back public hangings?!! I'm so tired of waiting ugggghhhh.) If you have a fetish for laughing while you cry, or just a general interest in getting high off your entire bank account slowly oozing through your nose like some super laaaame kokane overdose, lol...well then I'd have to be real OG crackhead to *NOT* recommend.............................................................................[cymbal; mezzo piano, {{violins tuning}}] .............................................................................UPGRADE INSURANCE. {{[chambre orchestra crescendo; andante; Fioritura, burletta]}} {{{{{{{{[beautiful cymbal crash]}}}}}}}........................... It's also cheaper than Progressive. [chortle di pianisimo] ...at least it was for me... And that's all that matters?! RIGHT? BIG DOG IN THE YARD. This is MY house. MY CAR INSURANCE DOESN'T SCREW ME! THIS IS AMERICA. I don't get screwed. I MAKE LOVE to my car insurance. Or at least I do now...thanks to George the Upgrade Insurance Agent of Beverly Hills 90210.* I'M THE MAN IN THIS DEAL. NOT PROGRESSIVE. I'M THE MAN. And I make *LUV* to MY car insurance...the way *I WANT TO.* And hey! If I wanna have a threesome with my tax return while watching someone else get screwed by theirs...then hooooohooooohoooowoahnelly guess what...I WILL. So Double D Deal with it. Because that's what freedom is, SO BACK OFF. My only pinkies-up, mature and legitimate complaint is that UPGRADE isn't spelled like "UPGRAYEDD" ...like in the documentary 'Idiocracy.' ...But I digress. Welcome to Costco...I don't love you. The world is a dark place and the fact is....most people probably don't like you very much, at all, but as long as you stay completely unaware of that, and remain a PROBLEM in most people's lives...you, too, can relish in the fact that you just saved anywhere betwen $12-$9,001/month on your car insurance...after having to make a $200-$69,000 (lol) down payment...so that YOU... could SAVE THAT MONEY HONEY CUZ SOME KID SOMEWHERE NEEDS NEW SHOES...AGAIN! (How do single moms do it? I'd friggin KILL MYSELF.) In collusion...Cheers to Clown World...I would yell "YOU'RE OUTSIDE ALONE. TAKE OFF THE STUPID MASK. YOU ARE NOT A HERO FFS"....but alas, I've even lost interest in doing THAT. [recklessly shrugs; knocks over some urn] Oh well. It could be worse...I guess now the only thing left to do is find some Taco Bell back alley to park this vintage ivory clad toilet I... 'found' and finish my rant about paper straws...whyyyyy do I live in Commifornia...I HATE PAPER STRAWS!!!! Also I know is old news but 'FRIENDS' IS NOT FUNNY WTH is wroooong with you guys?!!! JUST Stop it!!! Stop it. Stop. In extra collulalusion...I would say thanks for coming to my TEDXTALK but JOKES ON YOU LOL you're on YELP, looooser...but hey if the fat kid from Billy Madison could sound it out...then S-S-S-S-O CAN Y-Y-YOU...UPGRRAAAYYYEDDDD...HOLLAH atchya grrrrrl...smells like bonfire...james bondfire...michael bondfire........MICHAEL SCOTT...[finger guns] {{{fast forward fast foward fast forward}}} "SNIPP SNAP SNIP SNAPP...you have no idea...the physical toll...that three vasectomies...has on a person...AND I BOUGHT THIS CONDO...TO....FILL WITH CHILDREN!" Oh shit it 5:46pm I gotta clock out bye *I'm actually not sure where George lives. read more

I just got a new car about a week ago and I was looking for a new insurance company to start with as I haven't had much luck with this whole insurance thing in the past. Normally you deal with agents that are very rude and you almost never get the same person in the line more than once! It would be such a hassle to call the automated systems and wait on hold forever just to be treated poorly by whoever would pick up the call. Not with Upgrade! I called in and was assigned an independent agent named Rene who shopped several different companies for me and even checked out my rate with some companies that I had shown interest in. He was SUPER patient with me (I ask a lot of questions) and he also took the time to explain every little detail. It really meant a lot to deal with a rep that was so genuinely interested in his job and seemed to have my best interest as a customer. I got my insurance policy started in less than an hour. How amazing is that! All of the documents were so easy to sign and all done over email. The process was just so easy and modern. It was very surprising how pleasant of an experience I had with Upgrade. Rene was just very efficient and quick. He also gave me his direct number so I don't have to bother dealing with anyone but him which I LOVED!! No more hour long holds and rude people for me! If you need a policy asap I'd recommend to give this place a call. In this day and age you don't find people this kind and professional too often. I'm referring all my friends and family here. They saved me lots of $$$ which is amazing because, honestly, who likes to pay insurance?? Thank you Upgrade!! Oh and they also have the sweetest dog chillen in the office shout out to kush lol best guard dog ever! read more

I received a phone call from Jesse Goens on 7/23/2012 around 6:00 P.M. regarding an online application for request of car insurance. I was informed that my premium was going to be around $1340 dollars. He then told me that I had to put a down payment of $341.48. I told him that I couldn't pay this amount and he offered that I pay $110 now and the rest on 8/3/2012. I told him that would be fine, and then he proceeded to tell me that after 1 year of insurance that my premium will go down to $1100.00 dollars for customer appreciation. We rushed through the contract so that I can get the insurance started. Later on I read through the contract and noticed broker fees; Jesse Goens never mentioned anything about broker fees. I then learned that my premium was $1100.00 and not the $1340 dollars that he told me it was. This broker lied to me from the beginning; I immediately emailed Jesse on 7/24/2012 less than 24 hours telling him to cancel the insurance, I also faxed 2 requests to customer service in writing asking to cancel the policy. 7/30/2012 I emailed Jessie again letting him know that the insurance was still active. He replied stating he received my fax and that he had already sent the request to cancel the insurance and he will send it again. On 8/17/2012 upgrade insurance ran my credit card for $0.01 and then on 8/18/2012 they ran my card for $100.00. I've been calling the company to question why my credit card has been charged when I requested them to cancel the insurance. I still haven't received any assistance. As of today 8/22/2012 I'm still having issues getting this insurance policy cancelled. read more

Fantastic hidden gem. Top insurance companies as well as their severely cheap counterparts have quoted a yearly premium of 800$-1200$+. This awesome company was able to cover me for around 500$, give or take, for an entire year. Keep in mind also that this is NOT just liability! I have to say however, this is all due to my wonderful agent Deborah Wess. She, against everything we've been conditioned to believe, was an actual joy and pleasure to do business with. She simplified everything, and made the entire process painless while only lasting 15-20 minutes max. This was the initial policy set up. I have renewed my insurance for the 3rd year in a row, and everytime I've done so by an email that takes mere minutes to compose. This company also sends me my updated policy paperwork prior to my renewal date and payment, so as not to have any lapse in proof of ins. Deborah will go above and beyond to find you any possible discounts through the best companies coverage availability. Greatest insurance experience ever. This may be a review for a certain company, but the only information you should take from this is that you deserve to have Deborah Wess as your personal agent. Seriously, give yourself the gift of Deborah Wess... she was the greatest decision that i have made as a responsible adult. read more

Attention. Please do not do business with Ms. Heil she lies and she does not provide all the documentation that is needed and she screws up the paper work. She will lie to you on the phone and does her best to show you the you are wrong and one of the rudest pushiest people I have ever dealt with. They will not disclose any info on their broker fee that they mysteriously put into the contract that they have you sign. It is a sneaky thing to do to their clients. They will never say anything to you over the phone about a broker fee. However, they will disclose it on the paper work you sign. Then the owner GEORGE will yell at you and tell you how stupid you are for not paying attention the paperwork that you sign. I WILL NOT RECOMMEND THIS BUSINESS TO ANYONE! Please make sure you do your investigation on this business. They say they are here to help but they are not. They did not get me the lowest insurance rate. Ms. Heil stated I would never get a lower rate then what they could provide and I did get a lower rate. They are misrepresenting themselves. AGAIN PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT YOU ARE DOING WITH Ms. HEIL and The Owner GEORGE! SO SAD! read more

Henry Ronald Mendola I was looking for insurance as I had accident incidents and all many insurance companies said I had too many incidents and I couldn't find someone who would take me for their client with my auto driving history. I didn't stop at hearing that I had too many point counts. I prayed to God and he steered me to this insurance company. It sure wasn't the devil! And Jackie looked at my driving history and my insurance record and told me what she needed and I worked with her now I have insurance and at a cost I can afford. She even said she could make it way more comfortable for me but with prayer everything came through and I am now paying lower of course than "Pay for Mile". She my agent Jackie at Upgrade insurance made it so I can afford to have insurance everyday at a cost comfortable for me! Praise the Lord Jesus Christ giving me Jackie Martinez. So, folks if you have any friends that are having a problem to get insurance because of point count call on Jackie at Upgrade the auto insurance insurers best friend. Very courteous and considerate. Might really be an Angel in Auto Insurance disguise!!! Five Star review! read more

I have had the best experience with Upgrade Insurance!! Bianca Blinkenberg found my husband and myself the best coverage with Aspire. It was not only the lowest quote around but she has worked with us and helped us make our payments when money was tight. She not only gets back to me right away but always makes me feel like I'm her only customer and makes me feel like her top priority. Life throws us all curve balls financially and Bianca is always so professional and kind and reassures me, it will all work out She really cares about her clients and I highly recommend Aspire through Upgrade Insurance not only because it meets all of our needs affordably but by far the best customer service anywhere!! I grew up in a family of Insurance Agents, which was overpriced and they never gave the quality and experience along with the best customer service that we have, thanks to Bianca Blinkenberg at Upgrade Insurance!! Please call her and get a quote, you will be pleasantly surprised with her professionalism and sweet nature, which is so rare these days. Thank you Bianca, you're the best!! 818-308-1118 read more

i just purchased my policy through these guys today and I must say, my agent Chris is amazing! I've been overpaying my insurance for over 6 months now with Geico and I couldn't be more thankful for inputting a request online for a quote and speaking to him (although i must say all the harassing and consistent phone calls from other agencies was VERY annoying). The policy he placed me on is nearly half of what I was paying before WITH additional coverage!!! i gladly paid the broker fee of $265; why wouldn't I help my agent make a little money himself when he's saving me tons on the overall price? Isn't that what he works for, to make money? i hear people complaining all the time about broker fees when in reality that's how these agents make their money; it's also in their best interest to get the client the best rate since they represent the clients, not the insurance companies. Overall, there's always two sides to an experience, I fortunately got to see the impressive side today!! Thanks UPGRADE! read more

I am embarrassed to say that I am a 31-year-old first time driver. I have never signed up for car insurance before. I had no idea what I needed, how to sign up, or how expensive insurance would be. Oscar Espinoza was able to provide me with a quote and sign me up for full coverage insurance for just $43/month!!!!! On top of that, Mr. Espinoza was extremely helpful, chatty, and friendly. He put my mind completely at ease. Oscar walked me through everything I needed to know to sign up and was able to get all my insurance needs taken care of over the phone in less than half an hour! Mr. Espinoza went above and beyond. When I asked him if I could give him a good review he thanked me and let me know he has worked for Upgrade Insurance for barely a year. I was astonished! I could have sworn he was a manager or similar. In my opinion, Oscar deserves a raise and promotion ASAP!!! Thank you so much for all of your help Mr. Espinoza! I am so glad to have you as my insurance guru! read more

During the first week of December 2015, I was hunting for the basic auto insurance required by state law and had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Denisse Savalza at Upgrade Insurance. She was very cordial, friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable. Our encounter was truly satisfactory since my rate was going to be less than what my prior regular agent had quoted. She also saved me a trip to the DMV by calling and updating them regarding my status. Even when I panicked due to having received a notification letter from the DMV, that had overlapped in the mail, Denisse assured me that her phone call to them would suffice and she was absolutely right, since I later received another letter from the DMV confirming what Denisse had said. I trust Denisse and will continue to have her as my car insurance agent, unless something crazy in the car insurance world transpires in our future. read more

Recently, I needed auto insurance and fate smiled on me - I had the tremendous fortune to work with Elizabeth Freyre of Upgrade Insurance Services, Inc. From our very first in encounter she was professional, diligent and, most important of all, compassionate. I work in sales and have had many interactions with sales people. All too often they are focused on "meeting a quota", which means pushing goods and services a prospective client doesn't want or need. This is why is it was such a pleasure to work with Elizabeth, instead of pushing an agenda, she actually listened to my needs and worked efficiently to write a policy appropriate for my profile and budget in less than one hour. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for Automotive Insurance in Southern California, she a true gem. Eric Dandridge - Executive Search Consultant - Lucas Group, Inc. read more

Outstanding Service from Robert! I had the pleasure of working with Robert for my insurance needs, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. From the very first conversation, Robert was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly patient. He took the time to explain all my options clearly and made sure I understood exactly what coverage I was getting. What really stood out was his genuine care and attention to detail. Robert went above and beyond to find the best plan for my budget and situation, and he followed up to ensure everything was in place smoothly. It's rare to find someone who is both efficient and truly personable--Robert is that rare find. If you're looking for an insurance representative who puts your needs first and makes the process stress-free, I highly recommend Robert. Five stars all the way! read more

I recently got 2 speeding tickets which resulted in 2 points on my record. my current insurance that I had raised their prices on me significantly. I know no matter where I went I would have gotten higher pricing because of my points but I just wanted someone to show me options with different insurance companies and be patient enough to answer all my questions. I searched online and found Upgrade Insurance and decided to call in. A guy named Arman picked up and seemed like he had all the time in the world to answer my questions(which I liked) and he made sure I understood all the answers. While we were on the phone he shot a quote over and I couldn't believe how much cheaper it was from the other places I shopped around for auto insurance quotes. I would definitely recommend Upgrade Insurance to my family and friends. read more

Hello today on Jun 9 I was very frustrated looking for the best insurance for two car .. I when online and I find you.. right away someone called me back and transfer me to Oscar , it only took like 30 min for me to get the best option for my cars with him .. He found the best for me and the one I can afford to pay Oscar was fast and he answer all my question and he moved fast so I could go back to the DMV and register my cars.. I am so happy for what he did with my insurance he also offer me the insurance that I can drive my car without no driving license because is suspended I am in the process to fix it.. thank you for having agents like Oscar . Now I feel no stress relax and very happy thank you very much for this special opportunity to meet this great Company and Oscar my super agent.. thank you again read more

Even though they did work somewhat hard for me they failed to tell me they were a broker and charge a broker fee for their services. I was lead to believe that the fee down payment that was charged was all for the insurance. Not a broker fee and then a down payment for the insurance company. I still found a cheaper policy than they did. I am now locked into the policy for a year and can not do anything. They are personable, but fail to give all the details. I feel that since I was not told I had to pay a broker fee that I should be refunded the broker fee, but that isn't going to happen. I am disappointed with how the process was handled. I don't like writing negative reviews but I feel more disclosure should be given rather than just told to sign this and your done. read more

I've been to many insurance companies in the Los Angeles area in hopes of finding an honest and reliable quote...I had no luck until I called Upgrade insurance. I first went online when i saw one of their ads and I filled out the easy application to get a quick quote..once I saw a quote lower than mine I got skeptical until I called and confirmed everything The girl helping me out on my quote told me what i absolutely needed and what i can skip on to save money. My car insurance dropped a little over $20 per month and now i'm with a pretty reputable insurance company rather than the no name guys I had before. I have the choice of going in to their office to pay for my bill or paying over the internet which is very convenient for me cause i'm all over the place! read more

I am not so much writing this to review the company as a whole as I am just my agent because she's the only one I talk to. If you call in and are transferred to Denisse S. you are in good hands! I always have trouble even being insured, not only did she get me covered but I have good rates. She's been available and focused on my needs which is what inspired me to actually leave a review. Now the only bad thing I would say (and it's kind of my fault) I had my bank freeze my account while they figured out my fraud claim which cause me to miss payment resulting in a fee being charged. I felt like they could have given me a break as I don't miss payments but at the same time just pay on time and you'll have no worries!! Thank you DENISSE S!! read more

Exceptional customer service from Robert Beus I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the exceptional service I received from  Robert Beus regarding my recent insurance policy. Robert was incredibly knowledgeable, patient and professional which made the entire process seamless. He took the time to explain my options clearly and guide me through the paperwork and to find me a better rate. Roberts proactive communication and attention to detail showed a genuine commitment to great customer satisfaction I was able to Achieve a positive outcome in understand my coverage, My experience with Robert was the most stress-free l have had with an insurance company and because of Robert is the reason why I choose to get my insurance. read more