Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Insurance Brokerage Services in Canoga Park, CA
Since 1972, Allen Laurence & Associates has established itself as a leader in commercial insurance, surety bonds, employee benefits, and value-added risk management services. Our expertise spans diverse industries including transportation, construction, food products, healthcare, and technology, where we provide tailored solutions to meet complex business needs. We differentiate ourselves through proprietary alternative risk transfer programs, including captives and self-insured groups, designed to give clients greater control over insurance costs.Our team of seasoned professionals combines deep industry knowledge with strategic partnerships to deliver comprehensive coverage and long-term stability. We maintain direct relationships with top-tier insurance carriers and prioritize personalized service, ensuring clients receive optimal protection at competitive rates while benefiting from innovative risk management strategies.
Services
Commercial Insurance
Surety Bonds
Self-Insured Groups
Captive Insurance
Risk Management
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of specialized expertise in commercial insurance and risk management.
- Our proprietary alternative risk transfer programs provide unique cost-control opportunities.
- Industry-specific knowledge across transportation, food products, and construction sectors.
- Comprehensive services include captive insurance, surety bonds, and self-insured groups.
- Client-focused approach with direct access to top insurance carriers and customized solutions.
What people say
Cost-effective coverage
Prompt claims handling
Dividend returns
Industry expertise
Personalized service
Services
Captive Insurance
Our captive insurance programs empower businesses to take control of their risk financing through customized solutions. Clients benefit from reduced costs, direct access to reinsurance markets, and retention of underwriting profits. This approach provides long-term stability and protection against market fluctuations while maintaining strict compliance with regulatory requirements.
Self-Insured Groups
We facilitate self-insured group programs that enable medium-sized companies to access cost-effective workers' compensation coverage. Members share risk within their industry, benefit from collective bargaining power, and receive dividends from surplus funds while maintaining strict safety and loss control standards.
Risk Management
Our comprehensive risk management services include safety consulting, claims analysis, and exposure audits to help businesses mitigate potential losses. We provide tailored strategies to improve operational safety, reduce insurance costs, and enhance overall business resilience through proactive risk identification and mitigation.
Surety Bonds
We offer specialized surety bond solutions for contractors and businesses requiring financial guarantees for project completion. Our services include bid bonds, performance bonds, and payment bonds, with access to top-tier carriers to ensure competitive terms and reliable coverage for construction and other industries.
Commercial Insurance
We provide comprehensive commercial insurance packages tailored to specific industry needs, including property, liability, and workers' compensation coverage. Our solutions address unique risks across sectors like transportation, healthcare, and technology while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and offering competitive pricing options.
People
Allen M. Lawrence
Chief Executive Officer
With over 50 years in insurance, Allen M. Lawrence founded this brokerage in 1972. He holds a CIC designation and has served on multiple state commissions, including the California Transportation Commission. His leadership focuses on strategic partnerships and innovative risk solutions.
George E. Martini
President & COO
George Martini oversees daily operations and strategic growth initiatives. With extensive experience in insurance brokerage and risk management, he focuses on expanding service offerings while maintaining the company's commitment to personalized client service and industry expertise.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We specialize in transportation, construction, food products, healthcare, technology, and entertainment industries, providing tailored insurance and risk management solutions for each sector.
How do self-insured groups work?
Self-insured groups pool risk among similar businesses, allowing members to control costs through collective bargaining power and receive dividends from surplus funds while maintaining strict safety standards.
What are the benefits of captive insurance?
Captive insurance offers reduced costs, direct access to reinsurance markets, retention of underwriting profits, and long-term stability against market fluctuations with regulatory compliance.
Do you offer surety bond services?
Yes, we provide bid bonds, performance bonds, and payment bonds for contractors and businesses requiring financial guarantees for project completion across multiple industries.
How do you help control insurance costs?
We implement alternative risk transfer programs, conduct risk assessments, and negotiate competitive rates while providing proactive risk management strategies to reduce overall exposure.
What risk management services do you provide?
Our services include safety consulting, claims analysis, exposure audits, and customized loss prevention programs to help businesses mitigate potential losses and improve operational safety.
