News and Events

March 2013

National Insurance Solutions has earned position 2806 on the 2012 Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest growing companies in America! "This distinction is an honor and shows the hard work and dedication of all our employees", said John Corneau, COO of NIS. As an Inc. 5000 honoree, National Insurance Solutions now shares a pedigree with Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Jamba Juice, Timberland, Clif Bar, Pandora, Patagonia, Oracle, and other notable alumni. In addition to National Insurance Solutions the 2012 list added such powerhouses as Publix Supermarkets, CDW, Levi Strauss and a little social media company called Facebook.

January 2013

National Insurance Solutions has secured a direct appointment with Mercury Insurance Group to offer Mercury’s products in the State of California! “The addition of Mercury Insurance Group to National Insurance Solutions’ portfolio of partners greatly strengthens our product offering for our customers, particularly in Auto Insurance. Our customers now truly have a single point of contact for every significant insurance carrier in California”, said Chris Bennett, CEO of NIS. In addition to Mercury, NIS also represents Allied (Nationwide), Hartford, Travelers, Civil Service Employees, Safeco, Progressive, and many other reputable carriers across the nation.

April 2012

National Insurance Solutions has been named an Elite Agency by Travelers for 2012! This puts NIS in the top 6% of all Travelers agencies nationwide. "We are very excited to have been awarded this distinction. Travelers has been a great business partner and we look forward to future growth and success with Travelers", said Chris Bennett, CEO of National Insurance Solutions.

August 2011

National Insurance Solutions has increased its geographic presence again by expanding into Ohio and Pennsylvania effective immediately. "These two states have a large universe of customers to cater to. We think we can make a large impact quickly in the marketplace and we are excited about our expansion to the East", said John Corneau, COO.

April 2011

National Insurance Solutions was again recognized as the top producing retail insurance agency for CSE Insurance Group for the 6th straight year. "As we have stated repeatedly, we are proud to work so closely with CSE Insurance Group. They have treated our customers extremely well and they have repeatedly been highly ranked by the California Department of Insurance for their superb claims handling record. We look forward to continued success with CSE", said Chris Bennett, CEO of National Insurance Solutions

January 2011

National Insurance Solutions has expanded its presence in the Southwest by obtaining a license in the State of Texas. "You can’t be in the Southwest and not be in Texas. It’s a great market for us to enter and we look forward to serving the insurance needs of Texans going forward", said John Corneau, COO of National Insurance Solutions.

April 2010

National Insurance Solutions was named Agency of the Year in California by Travelers Insurance. Chris Bennett, CEO of National Insurance Solutions received this recognition from Jay Fishman, CEO of Travelers, in a ceremony at The Ritz Carlton in Key Biscayne Florida.

January 2010

CSE Insurance Group announced that National Insurance Solutions was the top producing agency for 2009. National Insurance Solutions has earned this designation with CSE on multiple occasions. “We are very proud to be named CSE’s top producing agency. Our production with CSE demonstrates our faith in their integrity as an insurance provider”, said Chris Bennett, CEO of National Insurance Solutions.

February 2010

National Insurance Solutions has furthered its commitment to technology by hiring John Corneau as Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Corneau was previously a Senior Vice President of Technology at Bank of America. "Bringing John on board is a giant leap forward for National Insurance Solutions as we continue to invest heavily in technology to better serve our customers and business partners", said Chris Bennett, CEO of National Insurance Solutions.

April 2009

Greg Isaacs, Vice President of National Insurance Solutions, was nominated to the CSE Insurance Group’s Agency Council. In this important role, Greg will provide valuable feedback to CSE on issues that affect CSE agents and customers. As an industry veteran, Greg was nominated to this position by his fellow insurance agents in California. “I look forward to receiving valuable feedback from both my fellow agents and our customers and then utilizing it to improve the customer experience.” said Mr. Isaacs.

February 2009

National Insurance Solutions has been named an “Elite Agency” with Travelers Insurance. This recognition is the result of National Insurance Solutions’ rapid growth with Travelers. In 2008, National Insurance Solutions was the highest producing personal lines agency in California for Travelers. “We are very excited about our association with Travelers and we are grateful for this recognition. We look forward to continued growth with Travelers as we expand into additional products and geographic areas.” said Chris Bennett, CEO and Founder of National Insurance Solutions.

December 2008

National Insurance Solutions has earned the “Le Club” status from CSE Insurance Group. This prestigious status is awarded to a handful of agencies in the country and is based on the volume and quality of business placed with CSE. “We are very proud to be one of the few agencies to receive this recognition from CSE Insurance Group. We have great faith in CSE and their treatment of our customers. It is for this reason that we place many of our customers with CSE.” said Chris Bennett, CEO of National Insurance Solutions. CSE Insurance, or Civil Service Employees, is a highly reputable insurance provider in the Western U.S.

July 2008

National Insurance Solutions is featured in Rough Notes magazine. Click here to view the article.

August 2007

National Insurance Solutions expands into seven additional states including Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Colorado, Illinois and Arizona. "This was the next significant step in the evolution of National Insurance Solutions as we move to provide our unique services across the country. This is an exciting time for our company and our business partners", said National Insurance Solutions CEO Chris Bennett.

July 2007

National Insurance Solutions adds commercial insurance to their list of products and services for small business owners. "Many of our home and auto insurance customers are small business owners and wanted us to provide the same great service for their business needs that we provide for their personal needs. We listened to them and we are proud to cater to the small businesses of California with quality products offered by The Hartford (NYSE: HIG), Allied (NYSE: NFS) and Zenith National (NYSE: ZNT). These companies have enjoyed great success in California and we can now say that our small business owners have the best available to them through their relationship with National Insurance Solutions", said CEO Chris Bennett.

March 2007

National Insurance Solutions is recognized by CSE Insurance for the third straight year as the insurance agency of the year. National Insurance Solutions CEO Chris Bennett stated, "CSE's product is fantastic and their intimate knowledge of the California market place is a valuable asset to their agency partners. Our CSE customers enjoy a great client experience and top quality service. We are very proud to be their top producing agency in the U.S."

January 3, 2007

Travelers Insurance (NYSE: TRV) and National Insurance Solutions join forces to offer California consumers the best value in home and auto insurance. "We feel that our product offering is complete with the addition of Travelers to our California product offering. Our customers now have every viable option available in California for their insurance needs through one provider- National Insurance Solutions", said CEO Chris Bennett.

December 2006

National Insurance Solutions moves its headquarters to Chatsworth, California. "This move was necessary to accommodate our growth as an organization. Chatsworth is a beautiful town and we look forward to many years in this community", said National Insurance Solutions CEO Chris Bennett.

March 2006

For the second straight year, National Insurance Solutions is recognized by CSE Insurance as the largest producing insurance agency in the U.S. "Our relationship with CSE is a powerful part of our offering to our customers. It is a product we are proud to sell", said Chris Bennett, CEO of National Insurance Solutions.

November 2, 2005

Allied Insurance, a subsidiary of Nationwide Insurance (NYSE: NFS) appoints National Insurance Solutions as a provider of Allied insurance products to consumers in California. "Allied Insurance is an industry leader in auto and home insurance and we are very excited about this relationship" stated Chris Bennett, the CEO of National Insurance Solutions.

March 2005

National Insurance Solutions is recognized by CSE Insurance Group as the highest producing insurance agency in the U.S for 2004. National Insurance Solutions CEO Chris Bennett stated, "This is a very exciting award for our company in only our second year of business. CSE has an excellent product and a great record in California as a provider of home and auto insurance".

November 29, 2004

National Insurance Solutions is featured in the Los Angeles Daily News.

July 28, 2004

National Insurance Solutions and The Hartford (NYSE: HIG) join forces to offer California consumers the best available service and pricing for auto and home insurance. "We are very proud to offer The Hartford to our customers. The Hartford is a 200 year old company with a demonstrated track record for stability and honesty", said Chris Bennett, the CEO of National Insurance Solutions.

August 31, 2003

National Insurance Solutions opens its new facility in Woodland Hills, CA with a broad offering of insurance carriers to consumers in California. The first policy is sold to customer Ronald Delucas, Jr. "This is the most exciting day of my career", said Chief Executive Officer Chris Bennett. "I believe that what we offer to our customers is unique in this industry, and I look forward to exceeding customers' expectations".