It takes many great organizations working together to provide you with everything you need to have complete protection against risk. The following are some of our most trusted educational resources, industry associations, and government agencies dealing with insurance and business compliance. Choose between the options below to navigate to that site, or visit our CONTACT page to schedule a conversation with one of our team members.
AM Best
Global credit rating agency with a unique focus on the insurance industry. Insurance professionals, brokers, regulators and consumers refer to Best’s Credit Ratings as an opinion of the financial strength and creditworthiness of risk-bearing entities and investment vehicles.
http://www.ambest.com
Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles (AAGLA)
Rental housing resource. SFAA is dedicated to educating, advocating for, and supporting the Rental Housing Community.
http://www.aagla.org
Better Business Bureau
Dedicated to fostering honest and responsive relationships between businesses and consumers, instilling consumer confidence and contributing to a trustworthy marketplace for all.
http://www.bbb.org
SmartBiz Loans
SmartBiz is the #1 online marketplace for SBA loans. The company’s advanced software streamlines the SBA loan application and origination process. Small businesses can now apply online and get pre-qualified in 5 minutes for an SBA loan with 6.25% to 7.25% variable rates, low monthly payments and funds in as fast as 7 days after their application is complete.
http://www.smartbizloans.com/partner/onmarketinsurance
Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)
Founded in 1907, BOMA represents the owners and managers of all commercial property types. Its mission is to advance a vibrant commercial real estate industry through advocacy, influence and knowledge. BOMA International is a primary source of information on building management and operations, development, leasing, building operating costs, energy consumption patterns, local and national building codes, legislation, occupancy statistics, technological developments and other industry trends.
http://www.boma.org
The California Apartment Association (CAA)
Nation’s largest statewide organization representing the rental housing industry. CAA has served apartment owners and managers through tireless work in public affairs, education and customer service.
http://www.caanet.org
California Department of Insurance
Created in 1868 as part of a national system of state-based insurance regulation.The insurance marketplace has changed dramatically, but consumer protection continues to be the core of CDI’s mission. Today, CDI is the largest consumer protection agency in the state. California is the largest insurance market in the United States and the sixth largest insurance market in the world.
http://www.insurance.ca.gov
The California Restaurant Association (CRA)
Provides ultimate access to the resources and support restaurant professionals need to lead thriving businesses, while serving as conscientious, contributing members of an unparalleled industry.
http://www.calrest.org
The Contractors State License Board
Protects consumers by regulating the construction industry through policies that promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the public in matters relating to construction.
http://www.cslb.ca.gov
The Golden Gate Restaurant Association (GGRA)
Promotes, extends and protects the interests of the broader restaurant industry, and serves its members in the San Francisco Bay Area.
http://ggra.org
Greater California Livery Association (GCLA)
Dedicated to promoting and protecting the California chauffeured transportation industry by educating, informing and providing tangible benefits to its members.
http://www.gcla.org
Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America
The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (Big “I”) is a national alliance of more than a quarter million business owners and their employees who offer all types of insurance and financial services products.
Unlike company-employed agents, Big “I” independent insurance agents and insurance brokers represent more than one insurance company, so they can offer clients a wider choice of auto, home, business, life, health coverages as well as retirement and employee-benefit products.
Big “I” agents and brokers not only advise clients about insurance, they recommend loss-prevention ideas that can cut costs. If a loss occurs, the independent insurance agent or broker stands with the client until the claim is settled.
http://www.independentagent.com
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)
Represents commercial real estate developers, owners and investors of office, industrial, retail and mixed-use properties. It provides strong advocacy, education and business opportunities, and connects its members through a powerful North American network.
http://www.naiop.org
National Limousine Associaition (NLA)
Promotes and protects the international, national and regional interests of chauffeured transportation. It is dedicated to informing, educating and professionalizing its members – chauffeured transportation operators, suppliers, manufacturers, local/state/regional associations – to ensure the continued growth, development and prosperity of their own organizations and the entire chauffeured transportation industry.
http://www.limo.org
National Parking Association (NPA)
To serve as a resource to the parking industry and our members by offering quality education, networking opportunities, advocacy, products and services.
http://www.npapark.org
The San Francisco Apartment Association (SFAA)
Rental housing resource. SFAA is dedicated to educating, advocating for, and supporting the Rental Housing Community so that its members operate ethically, fairly, and profitably. SFAA’s is a trade association whose main focus is to support rental owners by offering a wide variety of benefits that address all aspects of rental housing industry. We offer our members everything needed to manage rental property within the law.
http://www.sfaa.org
SF Made
The mission is to build and support a vibrant manufacturing sector in San Francisco that sustains companies producing locally-made products, encourages entrepreneurship and innovation, and creates employment opportunities for a diverse local workforce.
http://www.sfmade.org
The Taxicab Paratransit Association of California (TPAC)
Association formed in 1968 to represent the interests of operators comprising the taxicab/paratransit industry of the state. Member companies range from the largest fleets to small owner operated firms.
http://tpac-ca.org
TED
A platform for ideas worth spreading. Started in 1984 as a conference where technology, entertainment and design converged, TED today shares ideas from a broad spectrum — from science to business to global issues — in more than 100 languages. Meanwhile, independent TEDx events help share ideas in communities around the world.
http://www.ted.com
Trusted Choice®
These agencies are insurance and financial services firms (like OnMarket Insurance Associates) whose access to multiple insurance carriers and commitment to quality service enable them to offer their clients competitive pricing, a broad choice of products, and unparalleled advocacy. Trusted Choice® agencies are dedicated to the need of their clients and are committed to treating their clients as people and not a policy. To that end, they’ve all vowed to abide by the pledge of performance you see to the right.
https://www.trustedchoice.com
WCIRB California
California’s trusted, objective provider of actuarially-based information and research, advisory pure premium rates, and educational services integral to a healthy workers’ compensation system.
http://www.wcirb.com
