Business Details
Your Trusted Insurance Partner in Albany, CA
GF Brown Insurance Service is a full-service insurance agency with over 20 years of experience serving families and businesses in California. As independent agents, we specialize in property and liability coverage while offering comprehensive solutions for homeowners, automobile, life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance. Our team of licensed professionals, including Gregory F Brown with 40 years of industry experience, is committed to finding tailored coverage that meets individual needs. We prioritize customer service and integrity, building lifetime relationships through personalized attention.Representing reputable carriers like Blue Cross of California and AIG, we combine industry expertise with a dedication to client satisfaction. Our focus on risk analysis ensures clients receive optimal protection for their assets and loved ones. With offices in Albany and Berkeley, we provide both personal and commercial insurance solutions. Our financial planning services extend our commitment to long-term client security through annuities and retirement planning. This combination of experience, diverse offerings, and client-centric approach establishes us as trusted advisors in the insurance industry.
Services
Homeowners Insurance
Auto Insurance
Life Insurance
Health Insurance
Commercial Insurance
Financial Planning
Annuities
401k Planning
Bond Services
Special Event Insurance
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of insurance industry expertise
- Our team includes licensed professionals with specialized knowledge
- We provide personalized coverage analysis and recommendations
- We partner with top-rated insurance carriers
- We maintain a client-focused approach with lifetime relationship building
Services
Homeowners Insurance
We provide comprehensive homeowners insurance protecting residential properties against common risks. Our policies cover structural damage, personal belongings, and liability protection. With access to multiple carriers, we help clients find customized solutions that balance coverage and affordability while meeting specific needs.
Commercial Insurance
Our commercial insurance solutions protect businesses from industry-specific risks. We offer property, liability, and specialized coverage options tailored to different business types. Our experienced team helps establish appropriate limits and endorsements while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements through partnerships with reliable carriers.
Life Insurance
We offer various life insurance products including term and permanent policies to protect loved ones financially. Our specialists help determine appropriate coverage amounts based on individual circumstances. We work with multiple providers to offer competitive rates while providing ongoing policy reviews to ensure continued suitability.
Financial Planning
Our financial planning services help clients prepare for long-term security through retirement strategies. We offer annuities with tax-deferred growth options and 401k planning solutions. Our approach focuses on creating personalized plans that align with individual financial goals and risk tolerance levels.
Bond Services
We provide various bond types including contractor license bonds and performance bonds for business needs. Our offerings cover fidelity bonds protecting against employee dishonesty and contract bonds ensuring project completion. We help clients navigate bonding requirements while connecting them with appropriate providers for different business operations.
People
Gregory F Brown
President and Managing Member
With 40 years of insurance experience, Gregory transitioned from underwriting roles at Kemper to leadership positions at Crum & Forester before founding GF Brown Insurance Service. His expertise spans property, casualty, life, and financial services.
Andrea Brown
Vice President
Andrea brings over 10 years of specialized experience in life insurance and Medicare products. As a licensed Life and Health Insurance broker, she focuses on creating customized life insurance solutions and senior healthcare planning.
Jerrel
Personal Lines Account Manager
With 13 years in insurance, Jerrel manages personal lines accounts. A UC Riverside graduate, he has served as Broker/Account Manager since 2013, specializing in homeowners and auto insurance solutions.
Shirley
Commercial Lines Account Manager
Shirley has over 20 years of insurance experience, focusing on commercial lines for the past three years. She specializes in marketing commercial insurance products and helping businesses establish comprehensive risk management strategies.
Questions
What types of insurance do you offer?
We offer homeowners, auto, life, health, disability, commercial, special event insurance, and financial planning services including annuities and 401k planning.
How can you help me save on insurance costs?
As independent agents, we compare multiple carriers to find competitive rates while ensuring appropriate coverage. Our experts identify available discounts and optimize policy structures to maximize value.
Do you offer commercial insurance solutions?
Yes, we provide commercial auto, property, and liability insurance tailored to business needs. Our team helps establish appropriate coverage limits and risk management strategies for different industries.
What financial planning services are available?
We offer annuities with tax-deferred growth options and 401k planning solutions. Our specialists help create retirement strategies aligned with individual financial goals and risk tolerance levels.
How do you handle insurance claims assistance?
While we don't process claims directly, we guide policyholders through the claims process and advocate for fair treatment from insurance carriers on behalf of our clients.
Are you licensed to operate in California?
Yes, we hold California License #0F09607 and represent major insurance carriers approved to operate in the state, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Reviews (3)
Adrian B.
Jan 21, 2022
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Professional and explained everything to you when questions were asked the office staff was very knowledgeable and pleasant and kind to work with.
La Donna W.
May 29, 2016
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While traveling on the east coast during the Memorial Day weekend, I had an insurance issue. I could not get any assistance from my insurance agent. So, I contacted Mr. Brown thru information I found on his website. He quickly returned my call. Even though it was the holiday weekend, he went to his office and set up a new auto insurance policy and resolved my insurance problem with an affordable new policy effective immediately over the phone!
He takes excellent care of of his customers. He is professional, effective and ethical. Most of all, he is availbe and accessible for emergency issues. He really goes all the way to ensure that you get what you need, when you need it. I highly reommend his company. I rate his customer service 10 plus!
He takes excellent care of of his customers. He is professional, effective and ethical. Most of all, he is availbe and accessible for emergency issues. He really goes all the way to ensure that you get what you need, when you need it. I highly reommend his company. I rate his customer service 10 plus!
Stewart S.
Sep 09, 2014
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I had a question regarding Medicare and although I wouldn't be a customer of GF Brown Insurance, Mr. Brown answered my question as if I were a potential customer. He was knowledgeable in his answer and he relieved me of the anxieties I had regarding getting Medicare coverage.
