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Bamboo Insurance Agent in Yuba City, CA

Oakview Insurance Services is an independent agency in Yuba City appointed with Bamboo Insurance. Through Bamboo, we write California homeowners (HO-3), condo (HO-6), landlord (DP-3), and Difference in Conditions policies. Bamboo has been adding admitted capacity in California while many insurers have pulled back, and our agents can tell you quickly whether your home is a fit.

Mariah Davis founded Oakview in her hometown of Yuba City in 2010. Two of our personal lines agents speak Spanish and can help with business and farm policies too.

  • Appointed Bamboo Agency
  • HO-3, HO-6, DP-3 & DIC
  • 850+ Five-Star Google Reviews
  • Spanish-Speaking Agents
  • Local Yuba City Office
About Bamboo

Why California Homeowners Look at Bamboo

Bamboo started in California in 2018 to write homeowners insurance, and the state is still the center of its business.

2018Launched in California
200+Underwriting Data Points
$150MAdmitted CA Capacity Added, July 2026
4 YearsOn the Inc. 5000 (2026)

Bamboo Insurance is the name used by Bamboo Ide8 Insurance Services, LLC, a managing general agency founded by John Chu. Bamboo handles underwriting, claims, and distribution, and licensed insurance companies issue the policies. Its underwriting engine draws on more than 200 data points to select and price each property. In December 2025, funds advised by CVC Capital Partners bought a controlling interest in Bamboo from White Mountains Insurance Group, which kept a stake of about 15%.

California is where Bamboo began, and it expanded to Texas in 2025. In July 2026, Bamboo added about $150 million of admitted homeowners and dwelling fire capacity in California through a new insurance partner, open to new and renewal policies across the state. The Bamboo policies Oakview places are issued by admitted insurers. That means they are regulated by the California Department of Insurance and backed by the California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA), subject to its limits. Surplus lines policies do not have that backing.

What We Write Through Bamboo

Bamboo Policies Oakview Writes in California

These are the four Bamboo policies we place today. Each one is subject to Bamboo's underwriting, and coverage options depend on the policy and the property.

Homeowners (HO-3)

Owner-occupied homes

The standard policy for a home you live in. An HO-3 generally covers the dwelling against all causes of loss not specifically excluded, while your belongings are covered for listed causes of loss. Personal liability and loss of use, if a covered loss forces you out during repairs, are also included, subject to policy terms and limits. See our homeowners insurance page for how we shop home coverage.

Condo (HO-6)

Launched in California, April 2026

Built for California condo owners, whose coverage has to fit around the HOA's master policy. It includes the required property and liability coverages, with optional increased limits, personal property replacement cost, loss assessment coverage, and additional water backup protection.

Landlord (DP-3)

Homes you rent out

Bamboo writes dwelling fire and landlord coverage in California, and we place rental homes on its DP-3 form. It protects the building you own and lease to tenants. Coverage options depend on the policy and the property.

Difference in Conditions (DIC)

Pairs with a FAIR Plan policy

When a home can only get fire coverage from the California FAIR Plan, the state's last-resort program, a DIC policy is written alongside it to add coverages the FAIR Plan leaves out, such as personal liability and certain non-fire property coverages, depending on the policy. The FAIR Plan still provides the fire coverage. Our high fire area insurance page explains how the two policies work together.

Local Situations

Where Bamboo Fits in the Sacramento Valley

These are the situations where we most often quote Bamboo for clients in Yuba, Sutter, Butte, and Colusa Counties.

Non-renewed in Chico or Oroville

Bamboo has been taking some homes in Chico and Oroville through Oakview. Most have been in or near city limits, or out on farmland away from the brushier hills. Bamboo looks at wildfire exposure along with the home's construction, condition, occupancy, and loss history, so availability varies by property and location.

Insured through the FAIR Plan

If your home is on the FAIR Plan, a Bamboo DIC policy can add coverage the FAIR Plan lacks while the FAIR Plan keeps the fire coverage. We can also check each year whether a full Bamboo HO-3 has become an option for your property, subject to underwriting.

Flood and earthquake

Standard homeowners policies generally do not cover flood damage, which matters near the Feather and Yuba Rivers. Standard California homeowners policies generally exclude earthquake damage. Earthquake protection is available through separate policies or eligible endorsements, and we can quote flood separately.

Coverage at a Glance

Which Bamboo Policy Fits Your Property

Bamboo PolicyWho It's For
Homeowners (HO-3)Owners who live in the home, including homes in or near Chico and Oroville that other insurers have non-renewed, subject to underwriting.
Condo (HO-6)Condo owners who need coverage for their unit, belongings, and liability alongside the HOA's master policy.
Landlord (DP-3)Owners of homes rented to tenants.
Difference in Conditions (DIC)Homeowners whose fire coverage comes from the FAIR Plan and who need the coverages it leaves out.

Coverage is subject to Bamboo underwriting, policy terms, limits, and exclusions.

Why Oakview

A Local Agency That Shops Your Home

Oakview Insurance Services owners Mariah Davis and Scott McClarrinon
Mariah Davis, founder and president, and Scott McClarrinon, vice president and co-owner.

Bamboo is one option among many. Oakview has access to more than 100 A-rated carriers, including our core panel of 30+ direct-appointed carriers plus surplus lines and specialty markets. When a California home gets hard to place, that range gives us more chances to find coverage outside the last-resort program, and we will show you where Bamboo lands next to everything else. If the FAIR Plan turns out to be the best option, we can help add coverage around it where eligible. If another carrier fits better, we will tell you that too.

Our team is 20 dedicated insurance professionals working from our Sierra Avenue office in Yuba City, and we are certified to write National Flood Insurance Program policies. Readers voted us Best Insurance Agency, Best Agent, and Best Customer Service in the Appeal-Democrat's Best of Yuba-Sutter-Colusa readers' poll, multiple years, and our clients have left 850+ five-star Google reviews. Read our reviews on Google. Two of our personal lines agents speak Spanish and can help with business and farm policies too. Call (530) 674-5054 to talk with one of us.

Where We Work

Bamboo Coverage for Yuba City and Northern California

We work with clients throughout California, with a focus on Northern California and the communities below.

Our 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.

Butte and Colusa Counties

North and west of Yuba City: Chico, Oroville, Gridley, and Colusa.

Greater Sacramento

South along Highway 99 and Interstate 80: North Natomas, Sacramento, Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, and Woodland.

Common Questions

Bamboo Insurance Questions, Answered

Is Oakview an appointed Bamboo agent?

Yes. Oakview Insurance Services is an independent agency in Yuba City appointed with Bamboo Insurance. We write Bamboo homeowners (HO-3), condo (HO-6), landlord (DP-3), and Difference in Conditions policies for California properties. Call (530) 674-5054 or fill out our online quote form to get started.

Is Bamboo an insurance company?

Not exactly. Bamboo Ide8 Insurance Services, LLC is a managing general agency (CA License #0M31082). It underwrites and services the policies, and licensed insurance companies issue them. The Bamboo policies Oakview places are issued by admitted insurers, so they are regulated by the California Department of Insurance and backed by the California Insurance Guarantee Association, subject to its limits. The issuing insurer is named on your quote and declarations page.

What does Bamboo write in California through Oakview?

We write four Bamboo policies: HO-3 homeowners for owner-occupied homes, HO-6 condo, DP-3 landlord for rental homes, and Difference in Conditions policies that pair with a FAIR Plan fire policy. Every policy is subject to Bamboo's underwriting, and availability varies by property and location.

Will Bamboo insure my home in a high fire area?

Sometimes. Bamboo has been taking some homes in Chico and Oroville through Oakview, mostly in or near city limits or on farmland away from the brushier hills. Bamboo looks at wildfire exposure along with the home's construction, condition, occupancy, and loss history, so availability varies by property and location. If Bamboo declines, we will check the other markets we can access.

What does the Bamboo condo (HO-6) policy cover?

Bamboo launched its California condo policy in April 2026. It is designed to work with your HOA's master policy and includes the required property and liability coverages. Optional coverages include increased limits, personal property replacement cost, loss assessment coverage, and additional water backup protection, subject to eligibility and policy terms.

Can a Bamboo DIC policy fill the gaps in a FAIR Plan policy?

That is what it is for. The California FAIR Plan is the state's last-resort program and covers fire and a short list of related perils, with no personal liability coverage. A Difference in Conditions policy is written alongside it to add coverages the FAIR Plan leaves out, such as personal liability and certain non-fire property coverages. It does not replace the FAIR Plan's fire coverage. What a DIC policy includes depends on the policy, so we walk through it with you before you buy.

Does a Bamboo policy cover earthquake or flood?

Standard California homeowners policies generally exclude earthquake damage. Earthquake protection is available through separate policies or eligible endorsements. Standard homeowners policies generally do not cover flood damage either. Oakview can quote flood insurance separately, which is worth a look for homes near the Feather and Yuba Rivers.

How do I get a Bamboo quote in California?

Bamboo sells through appointed independent agencies like Oakview and through its own agency. To quote with us, call (530) 674-5054 or fill out our online quote form. You can start the request before every document is ready, and an Oakview agent will follow up with the quote.

Why work with Oakview instead of going to Bamboo directly?

You get a local agent in Yuba City who knows the valley, the foothills, and the flood zones, and who can compare Bamboo with the more than 100 A-rated carriers Oakview can access. If another carrier fits better, we will tell you that too. Two of our agents also speak Spanish.

Does Oakview serve Bamboo clients outside Yuba City?

Yes. We work with clients throughout California, with a focus on Northern California, including Marysville, Chico, Oroville, Colusa, Sacramento, Roseville, and Woodland. Bamboo availability depends on the property and its location.

Talk to a Local Bamboo Agent

Tell us about your home, condo, or rental, and we will see whether Bamboo can write it and how it compares. If another carrier fits better, we will tell you that too.

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