Who We Are

Risk Transfer Associates Insurance Agency, Inc. traces its roots back to 1988, when Pacific Coast Surety Agency was established in Glendale, Ca. The Agency initially specialized in surety bonding for construction contractors. Though still active in surety, RTA has grown into a dynamic and innovative, full-line independent insurance agency in the ensuing 15 years, and formally changed its name in 2002.

RTA has gained an outstanding reputation as one of the premier commercial insurance agencies in  Southern  California

and maintains a rapidly growing book of high caliber clients. The agency employs dedicated and caring professionals who write business with prestigious carriers such as CBIC, Great American, ICW, Insco Dico, International Fidelity, HCC, Safeco, Travelers, Zurich and others.

What We Offer


Major property and casualty lines offered include: General and Excess Liability, Wrap Programs, Property, Inland Marine, Equipment, Builder Risk,

Our Highly Qualified Staff

Work Comp, and Vehicle. Surety includes: Bid Bond Service,Payment and Performance, Subdivision varieties, License and Permit. Employee Benefits include: Group Health, Dental, Life, 401K, SEP, SIMPLE, and Section 125 plans. Also provided is an outstanding value added service through an agency-sponsored membership in BIZASSURE. This service package provides valuable consultation with specialists in Human Resource questions, Labor Legal, Employee Handbook Review, Work Comp Claims Review, Organizational and Strategic Planning


Benefits Include
  • Time-tested service standards
  • Reliable advice from well educated and experienced professionals
  • Quality insurance and surety products from quality carriers
  • Verbal, Fax, Email, or Internet service communication options.
  • Help with Regulatory Compliance issues