San Diego-based insurance broker focused on delivering best-in-class solutions and service to clients by leveraging experience, technology, and the collective wisdom of my partners.

San Diego native focused on working in close partnership with clients to proactively manage risk, take advantage of market opportunities, and address unique coverage needs in dynamic business environments.

I’m a passionate commercial producer that doesn’t accept “NO” when developing solutions for my clients. I enjoy building relationships and understanding my client’s stories. Being a headstrong, go-getter in this constantly evolving industry is gratifying. I am constantly adapting and learning in new environments which is why I’m ready to think outside of the box and provide the best possible solutions and services for my clients. 

Mindy has been in the industry since 2006 and started off at State Farm in Texas and ultimately moved from a captive to an independent brokerage. She wanted to focus on building relationships and really providing what is best for her clients- quality not quantity. She started her own independent agency with an expertise in High Net Worth individuals and Small Businesses. Her agency ultimately joined with HUB International to free up her time and prioritize her clients and family. 

Based out of San Diego, CA, Mindy’s specialty is Cannabis and Agriculture. She will be spending time helping grow out Newfront’s Cannabis vertical. She also continues to write in the High Net Worth space and technology start ups. Her strength is working with clients that have challenging situations and collaborating with them to provide the best possible solution. 

Mindy is a loving mother of a daughter and 2 sons with a husband who was in the Special Forces for 12 years. She loves cooking with fresh herbs so Italian and Asian Cuisines have been her speciality. As a family, they love the beach and enjoy hanging out on their family beach cruisers or hiking.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindy-joslin-aa459134/

I grew up in an area where agriculture was vibrant and I always knew I wanted to be tied in with agriculture in some way. Today, I want to help farmers have a better quality of life by taking away some of their responsibilities so they can do what they love and I can do what I love—protecting them.

As head of agribusiness at Newfront, Seth Word guides our agriculture, horticulture, and cannabis practice and producers. A native of Salinas Valley, California, Seth most recently owned Cultivate Insurance Services, acquired by Newfront in September 2019.

Seth has 13 years of insurance experience and a background in sales. He was the number one producer for new business at every agency he’s ever worked, and one of the top brokers of cannabis insurance in California. He opened Cultivate in January 2018, and launched a proprietary safety management system designed to lower occupational safety risks—now a value added offering available to all Newfront clients in agribusiness and beyond.

Seth participates in community organizations like Rotary International and has served on boards of various non-profits. After appearing as a contestant on the TV show The Biggest Loser, he traveled around the country speaking to kids and adults about healthy lifestyles. In his free time, Seth enjoys playing golf, running, and spending time with his family.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-word-4769173

Seth provides commercial insurance and risk management consulting to the agriculture, horticulture, and cannabis industries.

I partner with my clients to help develop a robust insurance program which not only provides the best pricing but brings great value by creating ways to reinvest their insurance dollars back into their business. I help my clients to improve their safety culture and risk management processes.

Susan moved to the Bay Area from Southern California over 20 years ago and has been a licensed commercial property and casualty broker since then. She specializes in the hospitality, construction, and manufacturing industries.

She prides herself in being the first person her clients call when it comes to identifying the best risk management practices. She's excited to be a resource that helps them achieve business success.

Hotels, restaurants, contractors and metal fabricators and manufacturers

My goals are to recognize the unique needs of each business, simplify the insurance process, and deliver the best possible insurance solutions and experiences to my customers promptly.

Transportation and Warehouse Professionals

Krishna is an Eastbay Northern California resident who earned a computer science degree from UWS, Australia. He possesses  6 years of experience advising businesses in risk management and insurance solutions. His passion lies in working with small- and large-sized businesses across all industries, providing solutions that adequately cover their risk at the best possible price. 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/krishna-patel-516845182

Specializes in Hospitality Hotel & Motels, Small business, Transportation, Technology, warehouse. And if you don’t see your particular industry listed above, I'm still very happy to research and provide a package that is custom designed just for your needs.

Two things are critical in an insurance agent: trustworthiness and expertise. I'm the right person for my clients because they can trust me and I'm knowledgeable in what I do.

Based in Fort Bragg, California, Mike Hall got his start in insurance 17 years ago when he answered a newspaper ad for an agent trainee. Mike found in insurance not only a career to support his growing family, but a path to deep and lasting connections to his community.

Mike's commercial insurance specialties include the timber, construction, and hospitality industries. To best serve his timber clients, Mike shadowed a logger and committed to learning the tools, lingo, and risks of the profession, and he's proud of the reputation he's earned along the way. As for his construction and hospitality clients, Mike exceeds expectations by taking a long-term, strategic approach to saving each company money.

Mike sits on the board of directors of Parents & Friends, a large regional nonprofit supporting adults with developmental disabilities. When he's not working, Mike is golfing, snowboarding, surfing, or spending time with his three favorite people—his wife and two kids.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-hall-44929b20/

Mike specializes in commercial insurance for the timber, construction, and hospitality industries.

I partner with my clients by providing thorough and honest advocacy. Together, we build an insurance portfolio that protects them from the risks inherent to their industry and helps them grow their businesses.

As a is a third-generation insurance broker with over 10 years of experience, Spenser is dedicated to his practice and always puts his clients first.

He’s committed to partnering with his clients for the long term, managing and adapting their portfolios as their needs change, and solving their tough insurance problems when they arise. With Newfront’s technology that creates efficiencies, he’s pleased that he can spend even more time focusing on his clients’ needs rather than on the paperwork. Likewise, his clients can spend more time focusing on growing their businesses, rather than worrying about their insurance.

Spenser is a member of multiple professional associations, local to Orange County, Calfornia and national in scope. In this capacity, he stays on the pulse of industry trends that affect the clients he serves.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/spenser-h-lauro-ab495866/

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