Alta Vista is a full service agency specializing in both commercial and personal insurance. We provide coverage for an array of exposures including group health, worker's compensation, general liability, product liability, and moreâ¤|

CORE IDEOLOGY

With all the challenges today, no one has time to become an insurance expert. Instead you need an experienced team who can analyze the various options open to you and suggest the best alternatives for your needs. That's the kind of team you'll find at Alta Vista Insurance Agency.

Our Mission
Alta Vista Insurance Agency is a full-service insurance agency. We treat our clients as we would want to be treated; leave our clients more informed than when they met us; take our service one step beyond what is expected, and; are profitable without compromising our integrity or our client's needs.

Our Clients
We are dedicated to always putting our client's needs first, to providing value added service, and strive to maintain an understanding and empathic environment from which we provide fair, fast and friendly service. We are an agency where our clients can place their trust.

Our Staff
We are a close-knit agency and encourage a family approach with our staff, maintain a nurturing and supportive environment, and place a high value on our staff's community involvement.

Our Business
We adhere to honest, ethical business practices, strive to remain aware of the emerging needs of our agents and policyholders, and respond to their needs as appropriate.

GEORGE FRANCIS/PRESIDENT/CEO

George has been in the insurance industry for over 40 years. He started as a claims trainee and worked his way to Regional Claims Manager for a prominent California based insurance company. George was Sales Manager and then Chief Operating Officer for a major regional insurance broker before purchasing Alta Vista Insurance Agency in 1989. Professionalism is a major part of George's philosophy about insurance and risk management. He has been a senior instructor for the Insurance Educational Association teaching college level courses in all aspects of insurance. He is a member of the Society of Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriters (CPCU).

George has been a member of Kiwanis since 1989 and was the Governor of the California Nevada Hawaii District for 2006-2007. George has a true passion for the wine industry. His extensive knowledge of the industry and true passion had led his focus to wineries and vineyards.