Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Insurance Partner in Oakland, CA
Founded in October 2006 by Jerry Becerra, CPCU, Heffernan Barbary Insurance Services has established itself as a trusted insurance partner in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our agency specializes in delivering tailored insurance solutions for businesses across diverse industries, including high-tech, hospitality, and nonprofit sectors. With deep local market knowledge, we prioritize personal connections and work closely with clients to navigate complex insurance needs. Our team's expertise spans commercial property, general liability, workers' compensation, and cyber liability coverage, ensuring comprehensive protection for clients' assets. As an independent agency, we represent top carriers like Hartford and Liberty Mutual, offering clients access to competitive rates and specialized coverage options.Our commitment to exceptional service is reflected in client testimonials praising our responsiveness, attention to detail, and ability to deliver timely solutions. Licensed in California with over 15 years of industry experience, we combine technical proficiency with personalized support to help businesses mitigate risks and maintain operational continuity. Our office hours from 9 AM to 6 PM Monday through Friday ensure consistent availability for policy consultations and claims assistance. Through interactive tools and educational resources, we empower clients to make informed decisions about their insurance portfolios. Our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion further strengthens our ability to serve a broad spectrum of businesses throughout the Bay Area.
Services
Business Insurance
General Liability
Commercial Property
Workers Compensation
Business Auto Insurance
Cyber Liability
Directors & Officers Liability
Commercial Umbrella
Home Insurance
Flood Insurance
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of Bay Area insurance expertise
- Our team includes Certified Property Casualty Underwriters
- We provide personalized service with 9-6 M-F availability
- We represent multiple top-rated insurance carriers
- We offer industry-specific coverage for tech and hospitality businesses
What people say
Excellent service
Exceptional service
Timely product placement
VIP treatment
Over the extra mile
Services
Business Insurance
Our business insurance solutions protect companies from financial risks through comprehensive policies. We offer tailored coverage for property damage, liability claims, and operational disruptions. With expertise in high-tech and hospitality industries, we help businesses select appropriate coverage limits and policy features to safeguard their assets and maintain continuity during unexpected events.
General Liability
General liability insurance covers claims related to bodily injury, property damage, and personal injury. We help businesses understand their exposure to third-party claims and implement appropriate coverage. Our policies protect against legal defense costs and settlements, ensuring businesses can operate with financial security while meeting contractual requirements for liability protection.
Commercial Property
Commercial property insurance protects physical assets including buildings, equipment, and inventory. We assess clients' property values and risk factors to determine adequate coverage amounts. Our policies cover losses from fire, water damage, and natural disasters, helping businesses recover quickly while maintaining operational capacity during rebuilding periods.
Workers Compensation
Workers' compensation insurance provides benefits for job-related injuries and illnesses. We ensure compliance with California legal requirements while helping businesses manage workplace safety programs. Our coverage includes medical expenses, wage replacement, and rehabilitation costs, protecting both employees and employers from financial impacts of workplace incidents.
Business Auto Insurance
Business auto insurance covers company-owned vehicles against collision damage, liability claims, and comprehensive losses. We help businesses determine appropriate coverage for different vehicle types and usage patterns. Our policies protect against financial losses from accidents, theft, and weather-related damage while ensuring compliance with commercial vehicle insurance requirements.
People
Jerry Becerra
Founder, CPCU
Jerry Becerra founded Heffernan Barbary Insurance Services in 2006 with over 20 years of insurance industry experience. As a Certified Property Casualty Underwriter, he specializes in commercial risk management and has helped numerous Bay Area businesses protect their assets through tailored insurance solutions.
Questions
What types of business insurance do you offer?
We provide business owners policies, general liability, commercial property, workers' compensation, business auto, cyber liability, and directors & officers insurance for Bay Area companies.
How are you different from other insurance agencies?
As an independent agency, we represent multiple carriers including Hartford and Liberty Mutual, offering competitive options while maintaining personalized service and local market expertise.
Which areas do you serve?
We primarily serve the San Francisco Bay Area with a focus on Oakland and surrounding communities, providing both commercial and personal insurance solutions.
Do you offer 24/7 claims assistance?
While our office hours are 9-6 Monday through Friday, we provide emergency contact information for urgent claims situations outside regular business hours.
What industries do you specialize in?
We have particular expertise serving technology companies, hospitality businesses, and nonprofit organizations with customized insurance solutions tailored to their specific risk profiles.
Reviews (1)
Copymat Digibranch
May 02, 2021
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I've been working with Jerry and Carlos at Barbary Insurance Company for about 7 years now. They've provided various types of insurance (liability, workers comp, umbrella, cyber, employment insurance, etc) for two different companies. They've executed flawlessly every time with my needs and challenges. They also shop the policies every year to make sure you get the best deals. I wouldn't be able to operate as I do without them! Thanks again!
