Adams Avenue Insurance Agency
Our staff is comprised of committed insurance professionals who are dedicated to providing you with the best possible service. This includes finding you the best quote possible!
We carry all lines of insurance for your convenience. Adams Avenue Insurance Agency (AAIA) has built a reputation on client satisfaction and we are dedicated to making your insurance purchase as easy and efficient as possible. It's important to know that you have the right coverage at the right price and we are here to help you accomplish this.
Who We Are
AAIA is an independent insurance brokerage established in 1988. We were founded on the belief that customers deserve not only courteous and professional service but also the lowest rates possible. Since our conception, AAIA has grown into a well-respected insurance brokerage with dedicated insurance specialists to serve your needs. Whatever type of insurance, AAIA can offer you the best rates with the highest quality service.
What We Offer
AAIA is a complete full service insurance center that offers all lines of insurance to meet your personal and business needs. We also offer:
- Competitive Rates
- Wide Selection of Online Quote Forms
- 24 Hour Max Response Time
- Commercial and Personal Lines
- Life & Health Insurance Products
- Excellent Customer Service
Mission Statement:
Welcome to Adams Avenue Insurance Agency, and thank you for visiting our website. We invite you to browse through our site and discover why we are one of California's leading Insurance Brokerage Firms.
AAIA is hyper-linking insurance into the new millennium! Find out more about our highly qualified staff below!
David W. Ortolf, CEO
Dave Ortolf is uniquely qualified to represent client’s risk management needs. He has more than 20 years of experience in sales and management including corporate insurance carrier operations, retail insurance agency production and management.
As an entrepreneur who built a million dollar multi-line insurance agency from scratch with a major captive carrier Dave is well versed in all insurance products, services and operations. His extensive knowledge and experience includes: marketing, selling and servicing commercial, personal, life and health insurance products.
As an agency owner and sales manager Dave has been responsible for hiring, training and managing sales teams producing over $9.5 million in annual premium volume. He has marketed and sold insurance products for major Carriers including: AIG, Allstate, Chubb, C.N.A., Golden Eagle, The Hartford, Kemper, Lloyds of London, Mercury, Progressive, Safeco and Travelers among many others.
Professional positions held include: Agency Principal and Operations Manager for Allstate Insurance, Personal Lines Department Manager for Superioraccess.com, and Sales Manager for Alandale Insurance Agency.
Dave holds a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication from the State University of New York at Buffalo. His formal insurance training includes Allstate’s agents' school and Safeco’s commercial lines agent’s school. He holds the Professional Designation of Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow. Dave has also successfully completed the National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research’s Commercial Property and Casualty Institutes.
"Leadership by example" is his motto. Trained and entrusted to lead at age 17 by The United States Marine Corps, Dave served as a squad leader in a Reserve rifle company. His achievements include The Organized Marine Corps Reserve Medal "for honest and faithful service in keeping with the highest standards and traditions of the Marine Corps".
Dave’s personal philosophy is to always know what he is doing, to know why he is doing it and to do it to the best of his ability. Semper Fidelis.
Cindi Ortolf, CFO
Cindi has more than 14 years of experience in the insurance industry. Her insurance career began as a customer service representative with Allstate Insurance in 1991 and evolved into managing a fast paced State Farm Insurance Agency. In 2005 she joined AAIA.
As both Office Manager and Account Manager Cindi supervised comprehensive operations for one of California’s largest State Farm Insurance Agencies. Her responsibilities included every facet of management and administration including hiring, training, scheduling, coaching and termination of staff.
Cindi handled all Department of Insurance correspondence, pre-license training and continuing education processing for staff members. She oversaw accounting functions in every aspect including payroll, accounts receivable and payable. Cindi also provided sales and service to "VIP" clients for personal and commercial lines including workers compensation, business owner’s insurance policies, commercial auto and all types of personal property and casualty insurance lines in addition to life and health insurance products.
