AmTrust Insurance Agent in Yuba City, CA
Oakview Insurance Services is an independent agency in Yuba City appointed with AmTrust, a commercial carrier known for small business workers' compensation. AmTrust's California page sends business owners to an appointed agent for a quote, and we are one. Through Oakview, California businesses can get AmTrust workers' comp, businessowners policies, and commercial package coverage, subject to AmTrust underwriting.
Mariah Davis founded Oakview in her hometown of Yuba City in 2010. Our 20 dedicated insurance professionals compare AmTrust with the other carriers we can access. If another carrier fits better, we will tell you that too.
- AM Best A- (Excellent)
- Workers' Comp, BOP & Package
- 850+ Five-Star Google Reviews
- CLCS Commercial Lines Specialist
- Local Yuba City Office
Why California Businesses Look at AmTrust for Workers' Comp
AmTrust has written California workers' compensation since 2010 and focuses on small and mid-sized businesses with lower-hazard operations.
AmTrust Financial Services was founded in New York in 1998 to focus on niche property and casualty markets and classes of business with lower loss profiles. It entered the small business workers' compensation market in 2001. AM Best ranks the AmTrust Group third among U.S. workers' compensation writers, by 2024 direct premiums written. On October 10, 2025, AM Best affirmed the group's A- (Excellent) Financial Strength Rating with a stable outlook.
In California, AmTrust entered the workers' compensation market in 2010 through its acquisition of Majestic. In 2013 it added Sequoia Insurance Company, which writes low-hazard workers' compensation and commercial package insurance for small businesses in several western states, with California as its largest market. AmTrust's California page directs business owners to an AmTrust-appointed agent for a quote. Workers' compensation in California is required for nearly every business with employees, and AmTrust's appetite depends on class, payroll, and loss history.
AmTrust Coverage Through Oakview
Workers' compensation leads, with package coverage for eligible businesses. Every account is subject to AmTrust underwriting. Our commercial insurance page covers the rest of what we write for businesses.
Workers' Compensation for California Small Businesses
AmTrust writes monoline workers' compensation for eligible small and mid-sized California businesses, including retail, restaurant, nonprofit, and artisan contracting operations. Eligibility depends on class, payroll, staffing, prior coverage, loss history, and AmTrust's current underwriting guidelines. Premium can be paid through PAYO (Pay-As-You-Owe), which calculates each payment from payroll reported during the policy term through an AmTrust-approved payroll company. Final premium remains subject to policy terms and audit. Policyholders also get access to AmTrust's risk control services. See our workers' compensation overview for how California coverage works.
- Monoline Workers' Comp
- PAYO (Pay-As-You-Owe)
- Monthly Self-Reporting
- On-Site and Virtual Risk Assessments
- Safety Videos in English and Spanish
Businessowners Policy
General liability, commercial property, and business interruption in one policy for eligible small businesses. AmTrust's guidelines describe businesses with fewer than 50 employees and list contractors, manufacturers, hotels, and seasonal operations as generally ineligible. Eligibility also depends on class, sales, property values, and location.
- Offices
- Retail
- Restaurants
- Services
- Wholesale
- Apartments
Commercial Package
General liability and property for businesses with more complex exposures, including artisan contractors and auto service shops. Property can be written on its own; general liability is not written standalone. AmTrust's package guidelines make commercial umbrella available when AmTrust writes the underlying package.
- General Liability
- Commercial Property
- Commercial Umbrella
Coverages Added to Your Policy
AmTrust's EPLI guidelines say it is not sold on its own. It can be added to an eligible package, BOP, or workers' compensation policy. Cyber and crime coverage can be added to a BOP. All add-ons are subject to eligibility and policy terms.
- EPLI
- Cyber
- Crime
What We Write With AmTrust
| Coverage | Who it's for |
|---|---|
| Workers' compensation | Eligible small and mid-sized California employers, with an emphasis on nonprofits, retail, and restaurants, plus artisan contractors |
| Businessowners policy | Offices, services, retail, restaurants, wholesale, and apartment buildings with fewer than 50 employees |
| Commercial package | Businesses with more complex property and liability exposures, including artisan contractors and auto service |
| Commercial umbrella | Higher liability limits above an AmTrust commercial package |
| EPLI, cyber, crime | Added to an eligible AmTrust policy, not sold on their own |
Coverage is subject to AmTrust underwriting, policy terms, limits, and exclusions.
A Local Team That Shops AmTrust for You
AmTrust is one of more than 100 A-rated carriers we can access, including our core panel of 30+ direct-appointed carriers plus surplus lines and specialty markets. That lets us put an AmTrust quote next to other options for the same business, so you can see the difference in price and coverage before you decide.
Workers' comp needs attention after the policy is written. At renewal we review your experience mod, payroll by class, and claims history, and we check whether AmTrust is still the right fit. Our 20 dedicated insurance professionals include a CLCS-designated commercial lines coverage specialist, and two of our personal lines agents speak Spanish and can help with business and farm policies too.
Oakview was voted Best Insurance Agency, Best Agent, and Best Customer Service in the Appeal-Democrat's Best of Yuba-Sutter-Colusa readers' poll, multiple years, and we have earned 850+ five-star Google reviews. Read our reviews on Google or call us at (530) 674-5054.
AmTrust Coverage for Businesses Across Northern California
We work with clients throughout California, with a focus on Northern California and the communities below.
Our Yuba City Office
Oakview Insurance Services, 1670 Sierra Ave Ste 303, Yuba City, CA 95993. Call (530) 674-5054 or email info@oakviewins.com.
Oakview is licensed in California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Idaho, and Arizona.
Yuba-Sutter
Our home base: Yuba City, Marysville, Linda, Plumas Lake, Live Oak, and Wheatland.
Greater Sacramento
Companies in North Natomas, Sacramento, Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, and Woodland.
AmTrust Insurance Questions, Answered
Is Oakview an appointed AmTrust agent?
Yes. Oakview Insurance Services is an independent agency in Yuba City appointed with AmTrust. We are not AmTrust, and we are not a captive agent. We place AmTrust coverage for California businesses and compare it with the other carriers we can access.
What is AmTrust's AM Best rating?
AM Best affirmed the A- (Excellent) Financial Strength Rating, with a stable outlook, for the members of the AmTrust Group on October 10, 2025.
Does AmTrust write workers' compensation in California?
Yes. AmTrust entered the California workers' compensation market in 2010 and writes it for small and mid-sized businesses through appointed agents. AmTrust's published guidelines say it typically looks for at least one full-time employee besides the owners, fewer than 75 employees at one location at a time, and at least a year of prior workers' comp coverage with loss runs, with three years usually expected for artisan contractors. These are general guidelines, not guarantees. Eligibility in California depends on class, payroll, loss history, and AmTrust's current underwriting.
Which businesses fit an AmTrust businessowners policy?
AmTrust's BOP guidelines describe small businesses with fewer than 50 employees, such as professional offices, business and personal services, retail stores, restaurants, wholesalers, and apartment buildings. AmTrust lists contractors, manufacturers, hotels and motels, 24-hour retail, and seasonal operations as generally ineligible for the BOP. Eligibility also depends on sales, property values, location, and underwriting, and some businesses outside the BOP may fit an AmTrust commercial package policy instead.
What is AmTrust PAYO?
PAYO (Pay-As-You-Owe) is AmTrust's workers' compensation payment option. Each payment is calculated from payroll reported during the policy term, through an AmTrust-approved payroll company or AmTrust's self-reporting option, instead of relying only on payroll estimated a year ahead. Final premium remains subject to policy terms and audit. AmTrust also offers AutoPay, online payment by credit card or electronic check, and payment by check or phone.
Does AmTrust help with workplace safety?
Yes. AmTrust's risk control team offers on-site and virtual safety assessments, loss analysis, and a library of more than 800 streaming safety videos in English and Spanish. Training resources are complimentary for AmTrust insureds.
How do I get an AmTrust quote in California?
AmTrust's California workers' compensation page directs business owners to an AmTrust-appointed agent for a quote. Call us at (530) 674-5054 or fill out our online quote form. Having your current policy, payroll by job type, and loss runs helps, but you can start the request before every document is ready.
Why work with Oakview instead of going to AmTrust directly?
AmTrust is one of more than 100 A-rated carriers we can access, so we can show you how AmTrust compares before you choose. At renewal we review your experience mod, payroll, and claims history and check whether AmTrust is still the right fit. If another carrier fits better, we will tell you that too.
Does Oakview serve AmTrust clients outside Yuba City?
Yes. We work with clients throughout California, with a focus on Yuba-Sutter, Butte County, Colusa, and the Greater Sacramento area. Existing AmTrust policyholders can find claims and billing contacts on our carriers page.
Talk to a Local AmTrust Agent
Whether you need workers' comp for a small crew or a package policy for your shop, we can quote AmTrust and show you how it compares. If another carrier fits better, we will tell you that too.
Oakview Insurance Services, Inc. | 1670 Sierra Ave Ste 303, Yuba City CA 95993 | CA License #0L91635 | (530) 674-5054 | info@oakviewins.com | Licensed in CA, OR, WA, NV, ID, AZ | AmTrust is AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. Coverages are provided by its affiliated property and casualty insurance companies. PAYO® and Pay-As-You-Owe® are owned by AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. Oakview and AmTrust Financial Services are not affiliated with AmTrust Bank. Coverage is subject to carrier underwriting guidelines and availability. This page is for informational purposes only and is not a commitment to insure.
