Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Insurance Partner Since 1925
Carmack Insurance has been providing trusted insurance and risk management solutions since 1925. As a fourth-generation family-owned business, we combine decades of industry expertise with personalized service to meet the unique needs of our clients. Our dedicated team specializes in commercial and personal insurance, including construction risk management, workers' compensation, and marine insurance. With offices in Pasadena, Los Angeles, and Newport Beach, we serve clients across Southern California and beyond. Our commitment to innovation and client satisfaction has earned us long-standing relationships with top insurance carriers. We pride ourselves on offering tailored solutions that protect both businesses and families.Our experience spans billions of dollars in insured construction projects and specialized coverage for high-value assets. By maintaining direct data-line connections between our offices and carriers, we ensure seamless access to policy and claims information. Our focus on reducing long-term costs through customized risk management programs has helped clients achieve significant experience modification improvements. Recognized as a leader in the insurance industry, we continue to uphold the values established by our founders nearly a century ago.
Services
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Marine Insurance
Construction Insurance
Pollution Liability
Details
- Year established: 1925
Highlights and features
- We offer 95+ years of experience in commercial and personal insurance solutions
- Our dedicated construction unit handles projects valued in billions of dollars
- We provide customized risk management programs that reduce long-term costs
- We maintain direct data-line connections with all major insurance carriers
- Our team includes fourth-generation insurance professionals with industry expertise
What people say
Excellent at what they do
Amazing experience
Proven track record
Customized solutions
Industry expertise
Services
Risk Management
Our comprehensive risk management services help businesses identify, assess, and mitigate potential threats. We develop customized strategies to protect commercial operations across various industries. With decades of experience in construction and development sectors, we provide proactive solutions that minimize financial exposure and ensure business continuity.
Workers' Compensation
We specialize in workers' compensation programs designed to reduce long-term costs through customized safety initiatives. Our services include insurance placement, claims management, and safety program reviews. With proven success in lowering experience modifications for clients in retail and food processing industries, we deliver effective solutions that protect both employers and employees.
Marine Insurance
Our marine insurance solutions protect various watercraft from small pleasure boats to luxury yachts. We offer comprehensive coverage that integrates with clients' overall risk management portfolios. Whether insuring a family Boston Whaler or international super-yachts, we provide tailored protection that addresses unique maritime risks and exposures.
Construction Insurance
We provide specialized insurance for construction and development projects valued in billions of dollars. Our services include bonding, builder's risk, pollution liability, and wrap programs. With deep industry expertise, we act as advisors throughout the construction process, offering risk management solutions for complex projects like the Lockheed Martin site redevelopment.
Pollution Liability
Our pollution and remediation liability coverage addresses environmental risks during property development. We've successfully insured major remediation projects, including the transformation of a former aircraft facility into a commercial center. Our expertise includes soil remediation, environmental liability, and comprehensive risk management for contaminated site developments.
People
Jim Dillavou
Principal
Jim Dillavou serves as Principal at Paragon Commercial Group, providing expert insurance solutions. With extensive industry experience, he specializes in commercial risk management and construction insurance programs. His leadership ensures clients receive tailored protection strategies that address complex business exposures.
Jackson Carmack
Fourth Generation Manager
Jackson Carmack represents the fourth generation of Carmack family leadership. After working as an underwriter for The Hartford, he joined the family business to expand its risk management capabilities. His expertise in commercial insurance and commitment to tradition continues the company's legacy of excellence.
Questions
What types of insurance does Carmack Insurance specialize in?
We specialize in commercial insurance for construction and development projects, workers' compensation programs, marine insurance, and personal insurance for high-value assets.
How long has Carmack Insurance been in business?
Carmack Insurance has provided insurance and risk management services since 1925, making us a fourth-generation family-owned business with nearly a century of experience.
Do you serve clients outside Southern California?
While we have offices in Southern California, our multiple branch system allows us to service a wider geographical range than most regional insurance brokerages.
What makes Carmack Insurance different from other agencies?
Our combination of 95+ years of experience, direct carrier connections, and fourth-generation leadership provides unique advantages in risk management and insurance solutions.
Can you help reduce workers' compensation costs?
Yes, we specialize in customized programs that have successfully reduced experience modifications for clients in various industries by up to 50% over several years.
