COMMERCIAL LINES
LA CRESCENTA
PHONE 818-249-0100 FAX
818-249-1166
Mark Kaufman
markk@monarchexcess.com
Ext 225
Nicole Loven
nicolel@monarchexcess.com
Ext 265
Kimber West
kimberw@monarchexcess.com
Ext 222
Al Karp
alk@monarchexcess.com
Ext 226
Melba Alcazar
melbaa@monarchexcess.com
Ext 254
I've worked on the E&S side of the insurance industry for 23 years with the past 13 being at Monarch. I have a Mathematics degree from CSUN and I currently live in Sherman Oaks with my lovely wife Sharon. Some of my hobbies include playing golf, watching any kind of sporting event, working out and, of course, the occasional trip to Las Vegas for fun.
I have been in the insurance industry since 1992. I started at Monarch in December of 1992 and have been here since. I started as a file clerk and have worked my way up into a commercial underwriter. I am a single mother of a beautiful 3 year old daughter. In my spare time I enjoy watching sports, stalking Brad Pitt and hanging out with my family.
I have been working in the insurance
business over 25 years. I have experience working on the carrier and
retailer side of the business must admit I prefer the General Agent side
the best. I have taken many insurance courses enough to have obtained an
Associated Insurance Services, AIS designation. For enjoyment I love to
hike to San Gabriel Hills, yoga is a great get away from any stress
during the busy day and playing golf is a challenging sport. I also
spend fun times with my family and friends dining, going to the movies
or having BBQ parties.
I am married & have a daughter, Tina, who is a Family Practice Physician in Seattle, Washington. I teach Black & White Photo Lab one night a week at Burbank Adult School. I golf at first light. I have been underwriting commercial property, commercial liability, and inland marine risks for 35 years. I currently produce and underwrite commercial property, commercial liability, and commercial inland marine business.
I
graduated college with a degree in Elementary Education and Music
Education. I was an elementary school teacher before entering the
insurance industry. I began my insurance career in 1969 working for
standard companies as an automobile underwriter and commercial property
and casualty rater. I switched to Excess & Surplus Lines wholesale
industry in 1975, doing commercial property/casualty underwriting. I am
married with 3 children. My oldest is currently teaching Music Education
in one of the catholic schools here in La Crescenta. My other two kids
are in college. In my spare time, I enjoy going to nearby
casinos and Waikiki Beach to relax.
SAN DIEGO
PHONE 619-521-2170 FAX
619-521-2180
Lance Amick
lancea@monarchexcess.com
Ext 228
Marisela Valencia
mariselav@monarchexcess.com
Ext 232
Alice Carlisle
alicec@monarchexcess.com
Ext 229
I started my insurance career right here in beautiful San Diego as a personal lines retail agent. After 3 years I took a 2-year break from the insurance business. I re-entered the industry on the E & S Company side in 1991 and occupied many positions from data entry to marketing to various underwriting (casualty, property, and garage). In the 11-1/2 years I was with the company my travels took me from the home office in Columbus, OH to help open a regional office in Phoenix, AZ in 1997. In 2004 I then joined the wholesale side with Monarch, back here in sunny San Diego where it all started. When I'm not working I enjoy a round of golf or visiting the lovely sights of Southern California with my wife.
I
started by insurance career in 1987, working for a retail agency in
Burbank, California. I have been in San Diego for the past 10 years and
have enjoyed working with Monarch for the past 16 years. Since 2002, I
have had the pleasure to work mainly as Personal Lines Underwriter,
Office Manager and currently building my Property & Casualty Business.
I have 25 years of experience in the
insurance industry. All in MGA Excess & Surplus. I have held jobs from
receptionist to underwriting and everything in between. I am Texan by
birth, raised Midwest Buckeye but Californian at heart.
RANCHO MIRAGE
PHONE 760-779-5555
FAX 760-779-5234
Phil Rathbun
philr@monarchexcess.com
Ext 222
Debbie Messina
debbiem@monarchexcess.com
Ext 227
Vicki Johnson
vickij@monarchexcess.com
Ext 230
I grew up and attended school from 1st grade through college in Tucson, Arizona. After college I moved to Los Angeles and have worked in the Excess & Surplus Lines wholesale industry since 1975. I've worked at Monarch E & S Insurance Services since 1986. I have a second home in Palm Springs that makes it very convenient for me to work from our Rancho Mirage office occasionally and I hope to work from there on a more permanent basis in the near future. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, going to the movies, trying new restaurants, playing three-card poker and most outdoor activities.
I spent undergraduate
schooling at University of Wisconsin, and went on to become a licensed
retail insurance broker in Southern California in 1978. I bring 28
years of combined retail and wholesale insurance experience including
the successes of opening 2 wholesale insurance branch offices over the
past 10 years. My insurance experience includes attendance at numerous
carrier sponsored educational training courses that contribute to my in
depth knowledge of the increasingly complex insurance industry. Prior
retail insurance experience includes extensive marketing and an account
executive position for a Los Angeles firm over a 10 year span.
Currently, I am the branch manager of the Monarch - Rancho Mirage office
with a total staff of six employees. The office has been in operation
since late 2003. My staff & I focus on writing small to medium
commercial accounts for general liability, property, packages, excess
liability, inland marine and some professional liability.
I attended Riverside Community College and from there moved on to work for a wholesale insurance company at an entry level position. I moved up quickly to an underwriter position and soon moved on to another large wholesaler where I experienced the insurance industry through the soft and hard markets. Now, ten years later, I am a SR. Underwriter here at Monarch E&S where many opportunities prevail in learning more about our industry. Through insurance carrier seminars and conferences I am exposed to the newest programs and feel quite confident in my knowledge of the marketplace and how better to place your business.
SIMI
VALLEY
PHONE 805-577-6800
FAX 805-577-1915
Matt Merkle
mattm@monarchexcess.com
Ext 226
Sharron Johnson
sharronj@monarchexcess.com
Ext 222
Doris Rojas
dorisr@monarchexcess.com
Ext 229
Randy Scott
randys@monarchexcess.com
Ext 224
Fran Locke
franl@monarchexcess.com
Ext 230
I joined Monarch as AVP and Branch
manager of the Simi Valley office in 2004. Prior to joining Monarch, I
was President of another Southern California wholesaler producing
Property and Casualty insurance. I began my insurance career in 1988
working in the accounting department for a wholesale general agent. In
addition to my management role in Simi Valley, I produce a book a
business of Property, Casualty and Professional Liability insurance.
I reside in Simi Valley
with my wife, Chris, and daughter, Amanda. Outside of the office, I
enjoy spending time with the family and getting out on the golf course.
I am a native
Southern Californian, beginning my insurance career in 1985 with a large
retail agency. I quickly moved over to the wholesale side, where I
still enjoy the challenge of underwriting a wide range of risks. When
not working hard on your business, I enjoy spending time with family and
friends, and exploring the outdoors in the Thousand Oaks area.
Born in Colombia, South America, I came to the United States as a child and lived several years in Florida before making Southern California my home. I have many years of experience in the insurance industry, having begun my career on the retail side and later moving to the wholesale market. My extensive retail experience gives me an edge in the business and enables me to understand the varied insurance needs of my agents. By being bilingual I am able to extend my knowledge & expertise to the Hispanic Market.
As a Monarch Commercial Lines Underwriter, I'm ready to assist you with all of your submissions. If your risk doesn't fit one of the many programs or lines we have available in-house, I'm also quite savvy in dealing with all of our Brokerage markets. I can and will get it done for you! And, in a timely manner!
When I'm not at the office, working on your submission, you can find me keeping in shape at the gym, running, biking and hiking here in Simi Valley. I also enjoy relaxing at home with my wonderful husband, dancing, reading, working in the garden and creating leaded stained glass. In addition I love to walk and play with Duke my beautiful Rottweiler. I am blessed with two fantastic sons, one runs his own mortgage business and the other is a paramedic/fireman.
I joined Monarch as a Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter in
February, 2007. Prior to joining Monarch, I held a position as a Commerical Lines Manager at another Southern California
wholesaler, producing property and casualty business. I began my
insurance career in 1997, working for Commerical Union.
My goal at
Monarch is to provide superb customer service and quick quote
turnaround. I believe that insurance is all about building and
nurturing an excellent rapport with both agents and companies,
and I've enjoyed nurturing those relationships. In addition, I
love a challenge: to beat our competition!
On the
personal side, I reside in Simi Valley with my wife Digna and
our daughter Charly. I like to spend my free time with my family
and I enjoy rollerblading, snowboarding and softball. Also, I'm
a recreational "hacker"...golf, that is!
I joined
Monarch in April, 2007 as a Commerical Lines Underwriter,
seeking growth and new challenge. I've enjoyed over 20 years of
experience in the insurance industry, and although I began my
career on the company side, I have experience working on the
retail side as well. I've brought all my expertise to Monarch,
and my varied experience allows me to see the Big Picture as
your Commerical Lines Underwriter! I feel that great customer
service is key, and I'm responsive to your every need.
I grew up in
San Diego, and have called Simi Valley home for 20 years. I
enjoy spending time with friends and my two kids, Jenna and
Jeff. When I'm not in my office getting you a fast quote, I
might be out taking advantage of beautiful Southern California's
beaches and bike paths, or catching up on the latest chick flick
at the local theatre.
NOVATO
PHONE 415-883-1411
FAX 415-883-1752
Lisa Martone
lisam@monarchexcess.com
Ext 101
Briana Griffin
brianag@monarchexcess.com
Ext 103
I was born in Visalia, CA and lived in the Central Valley until moving to the Bay Area in 1992. I started my insurance career in Visalia for an independent agent in 1988. I continued working as a retail agent until 1997 and then started my underwriting career in the wholesale business. I became as a Senior Underwriter for an excess & surplus lines business in Petaluma. In 2000 I became Underwriting Manger for a different excess & surplus Lines business in Novato for 4 years. I began my career with Monarch E&S Insurance Services opening a new Northern California Branch Office as Senior Underwriter in October 2005. I love working as a commercial underwriter in the wholesale industry.
I am
a native San Franciscan and am lucky to have been able to live my entire
life in Northern California. I embarked on my insurance career on the
retail side 21 years ago. I worked primarily with personal lines
accounts and eventually incorporated commercial risks to the mix…to add
a little spice to my life! Three years ago, I made the leap from retail
insurance to wholesale insurance, and now am a commercial underwriter. I
enjoy working with people. Everyday brings a new challenge…and I’m
always up for a new adventure!