Business Details
Trusted Insurance Solutions for Businesses and Individuals in Palo Alto
Founded in the 1950s, Allied Brokers Insurance Agency has built a legacy of delivering tailored insurance solutions to businesses and individuals. Our team of licensed specialists leverages decades of experience and partnerships with major carriers to negotiate competitive rates and comprehensive coverage. We prioritize personalized service, offering written reports that detail optimal insurance options for each client's unique needs. With expertise in commercial property, cyber liability, workers' compensation, and high-value home insurance, we ensure clients receive customized protection. Our commitment extends beyond policy placementwe actively support clients through claims processes and ongoing risk management.Headquartered in Palo Alto, we serve clients across the United States with a focus on transparency and client satisfaction. Our leadership team, including President James Hawkins and Partner Ron Bland, brings specialized knowledge in property & casualty insurance and employee benefits. We maintain satellite offices in San Jose, San Leandro, and San Mateo to better serve regional clients. Our approach combines deep industry expertise with a dedication to understanding each client's specific requirements. This philosophy has allowed us to maintain long-standing relationships with both clients and insurance carriers, ensuring reliable service and competitive pricing.
Services
Business Insurance
Personal Insurance
Employee Benefits
Workers Compensation
Malpractice Insurance
Cyber Liability
High-Value Home Insurance
Commercial Property
Group Health Plans
Directors & Officers Liability
Highlights and features
- We offer over 70 years of combined experience in property & casualty insurance.
- Our team negotiates competitive rates through partnerships with major carriers.
- We provide personalized written reports detailing optimal insurance options.
- We specialize in hard-to-place coverage for high-value properties and professionals.
- Our leadership team includes industry-recognized experts in insurance and benefits.
Services
Business Insurance
We provide comprehensive business insurance solutions protecting commercial properties, equipment, and operations. Our specialists negotiate policies covering general liability, cyber risks, and directors & officers liability. With access to major carriers, we secure tailored protection for businesses of all sizes, including specialized programs for dentists and physicians.
Workers Compensation
Our workers' compensation services cover all employment-related injury risks while ensuring regulatory compliance. We offer competitive pricing through carrier partnerships and handle claims processing support. The program adapts to various industries, including high-risk sectors requiring specialized coverage solutions.
High-Value Home Insurance
We specialize in insuring high-value and high fire-line homes that standard carriers often decline. Our policies protect premium properties against multiple risks while providing access to experienced adjustors during claims. Coverage extends to exotic properties like vacation cabins and multi-unit rentals.
Employee Benefits
Our affiliated specialists design comprehensive employee benefits packages including group health insurance and life coverage. We provide compliance assessments and plan administration support. The service helps businesses attract top talent through customized benefits programs managed by award-winning professionals.
Malpractice Insurance
We offer specialized malpractice coverage for healthcare professionals including dentists and physicians. The policies protect against professional liability claims while providing access to experienced risk management resources. Our specialists can place coverage with single carriers or multiple providers based on client needs.
People
James Hawkins
President
President James Hawkins leads Allied Brokers' property & casualty insurance operations with over 20 years of industry experience. He specializes in commercial risk management and has developed specialized programs for healthcare professionals since joining the firm in 2006.
Ron Bland
Partner and CFO
Partner and CFO Ron Bland oversees employee benefits services with 15+ years of experience in group health and life insurance. He manages compliance assessments and plan administration while maintaining the firm's financial stability through strategic partnerships with major carriers.
Kelley Salomaa
Director of Operations
Director of Operations Kelley Salomaa manages day-to-day agency functions with expertise in insurance operations. She ensures efficient service delivery across all departments while maintaining the firm's commitment to personalized client support and regulatory compliance.
Mimi Watson
Director of Commercial Sales
Director of Commercial Sales Mimi Watson specializes in placing complex commercial insurance programs. With extensive carrier relationships, she develops customized solutions for businesses requiring specialized coverage in high-risk categories and hard-to-place markets.
Questions
How does Allied Brokers find competitive insurance rates?
We leverage relationships with major carriers and negotiate based on business experience to secure optimal rates for all coverage types.
Do you offer specialized insurance for healthcare professionals?
Yes, we provide comprehensive programs for dentists and physicians including malpractice, cyber liability, and business property coverage.
What employee benefits services do you offer?
We provide group health insurance, life coverage, compliance assessments, and customized benefits packages through our affiliated specialists.
How do you handle insurance claims?
We assist with claims processing by meeting adjustors and following up until resolution, ensuring proper handling of all policyholder concerns.
Can you insure high-risk properties?
Yes, we specialize in high-value homes, high fire-line properties, and unique assets that standard carriers typically decline to cover.
What areas do you serve?
While headquartered in Palo Alto, we serve clients nationwide with satellite offices in the San Francisco Bay Area.
