We work for
YOUR BUSINESS
We are an independent, California women-owned business serving the needs of our clients across our region and beyond. We focus on providing you with the best insurance and risk management your company needs, especially as your business continues to grow. Our team is dedicated to obtaining insurance offerings from multiple, trusted insurance companies so you have options. We work for you!
Personalized
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Excellent customer service and face-to-face communication is a high priority for us. You'll never deal with 1-800 numbers or frustrating automated messages when you work with our team. We believe that protecting every aspect of your business is a collaborative venture, so we want to get to know you and your business practice. Whether it’s a new policy or just a simple question, we want to be your quick, reliable source for all things insurance.
Our TEAM
TINA
BARLOCKER
CIC CRM CAWC
831-771-5344
tbarlocker@bayandbasinins.com
Bay and Basin Insurance Services
Tina has been in the insurance business for nearly 35 years. For 13 years, Tina ran the Barlocker Insurance office in Salinas, CA owned by The Leavitt Group. Two years ago, Tina bought the business and created Bay and Basin Insurance Services.
Tina began her insurance career as an Underwriter for Kemper Insurance in San Francisco. She then went to work as a Producer for an international brokerage firm - Arthur J. Gallagher, also in San Francisco. Eventually, she joined the family business and went to work for Barlocker Insurance. Tina enjoys finding solutions to business challenges and appreciates helping businesses with the use of insurance products and/or Risk Management solutions.
A true believer of continually improving and educating yourself, Tina has three designations – CIC – Certified Insurance Counselor; CRM – Certified Risk Manager, and CAWC – Certified Authority on Workers’ Compensation. She welcomes you to reach out so she can assist you with your business and/or employee benefit needs.
OSCAR
HUERTA
CISR, AFIS
831-771-5325
ohuerta@bayandbasinins.com
Bay and Basin Insurance Services
Oscar has been working in the insurance industry for nearly 20 years, providing a variety of property and casualty products and services that can help protect your business. A native of Salinas California, Oscar started his career in 2005 with Barlocker Insurance Services as a commercial lines assistant. He has since earned his Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) and Agribusiness and Farm Insurance Specialist (AFIS) designations.
He is now a Producer and Senior Account Manager for Bay and Basin Insurance Services. Oscar is bilingual and ready to assist you with all your insurance needs.