About Our Agency Established in 1961 , we are a full service insurance agency. Currently, John S. Baker and Associates Insurance Agency, Inc. serves the insurance needs of about 1,500 individuals and families, and the insurance needs of 400 business concerns in California, many other states, as well as internationally. Our office includes a state-of-the-art computer system for account management and premium computation. Instant rate comparisons can be made of the countries finest insurance companies in most cases. We Are an Independent Insurance Agency We do not work for an insurance company; we work for you.  We work on your side when you have a loss and follow through to see that you get fair, prompt payment. We represent a carefully selected group of financially sound, reputable insurance companies, and we place your policy with the company offering the best coverage at a competitive price.