Our History
Post Protects. Smarter Insurance Since 1954.
Founded by James Post in 1954 as a one-man agency, Post Insurance Services today provides individuals, families and businesses located locally and state-wide, with the all-important protection you need from liabilities of all types. Access to insurance products marketed by over 50 top insurance companies allows us to safeguard you with the most up-to-date protection and coverage available.
1954
James Post announces the opening of James Post Insurance on September 7, 1954 at 1337 El Prado Street in Old Torrance
Post appointed by the following companies:
• Employers Group
• Phoenix of Hartford
• Ohio Casualty Insurance
• Kemper Insurance
• Northern Insurance
![Announcement Announcement](https://www.postinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Announcement.jpg)
1977
We expanded again by adding additional space to our offices
![james-post-sign-600-x-300 james-post-sign-600-x-300](https://www.postinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/james-post-sign-600-x-300.jpg)
1982
We build 2356 Torrance Blvd as an additional structure to our building - this is now our current location
![Post Building Post Building](https://www.postinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Post-Building.jpg)
1992
Appointed by Mercury
![Mercury Group Mercury Group](https://www.postinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Mercury-Group.jpg)
2009
We go paperless
Now we have 23,000 friends and counting!
![Facebook Facebook](https://www.postinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Facebook.jpg)
1957
To accommodate growth, we move to larger premises located at 1409 Marcelina Avenue in Old Torrance.
![Newspaper Article Newspaper Article](https://www.postinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Newspaper-Article.jpg)
1985
Younger son, John completes the family unit when he joins Dad and his brother Dan in the business
![3 Post Men 3 Post Men](https://www.postinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/3-Post-Men.jpg)
1994
Appointed by Liberty Mutual and The Hartford
![Liberty Mutual & The Hartford Liberty Mutual & The Hartford](https://www.postinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Liberty-Mutual-The-Hartford.jpg)
2014
We celebrate 60 years protecting our customers
![Post Employees Post Employees](https://www.postinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Post-Employees.jpg)
1964
Appointed by Travelers August 1964
![Travelers Ad Travelers Ad](https://www.postinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Travelers-Ad.jpg)
1980
Elder son, Dan Post joins the business
We install our first computer and electronic agency management system
![1980 IBM Computer 1980 IBM Computer](https://www.postinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/1980-IBM-Computer.jpg)
1989
We purchase our first fax machine
![Fax Machine Fax Machine](https://www.postinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Fax-Machine.jpg)
2000
Appointed by Safeco
![Safeco Insurance Safeco Insurance](https://www.postinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Safeco-Insurance.jpg)
2019
Dan's son Ben joins the agency
2024
We celebrate 70 years of protecting our customers
![70 Years with Post Insurance 70 Years with Post Insurance](https://www.postinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Post-70-year-logo-Blue.png)
1966
We’re on the move to our current location on Torrance Blvd
![Business Expenses Business Expenses](https://www.postinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Business-Expenses.jpg)
1990
James Post retires and leaves sons Dan and John in charge of the business
![Dan and John Post Dan and John Post](https://www.postinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Dan-and-John-Post.jpg)
2005
Appointed by Allied
![Allied Insurance Allied Insurance](https://www.postinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Allied-Insurance.jpg)
2021
Dan's son Will joins brother Ben and Uncle John
![Will Post Will Post](https://www.postinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Will-Post.jpg)
1954
James Post announces the opening of James Post Insurance on September 7, 1954 at 1337 El Prado Street in Old Torrance
![Announcement Announcement](https://www.postinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Announcement.jpg)
1957
To accommodate growth, we move to larger premises located at 1409 Marcelina Avenue in Old Torrance.
1964
Appointed by Travelers August 1964
![Travelers Ad Travelers Ad](https://www.postinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Travelers-Ad.jpg)
1966
We’re on the move to our current location on Torrance Blvd
1977
We expanded again by adding additional space to our offices
1980
Elder son, Dan Post joins the business
We install our first computer and electronic agency management system
![1980 IBM Computer 1980 IBM Computer](https://www.postinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/1980-IBM-Computer.jpg)
1982
We build 2356 Torrance Blvd as an additional structure to our building - this is now our current location
1985
Younger son, John completes the family unit when he joins Dad and his brother Dan in the business
![3 Post Men 3 Post Men](https://www.postinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/3-Post-Men.jpg)
1989
We purchase our first fax machine
1990
James Post retires and leaves sons Dan and John in charge of the business
![Dan and John Post Dan and John Post](https://www.postinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Dan-and-John-Post.jpg)
1992
Appointed by Mercury
1994
Appointed by Liberty Mutual and The Hartford
2000
Appointed by Safeco
2005
Appointed by Allied
2009
We go paperless
Now we have 23,000 friends and counting!
![Facebook Facebook](https://www.postinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Facebook.jpg)
2014
We celebrate 60 years protecting our customers
![Post Employees Post Employees](https://www.postinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Post-Employees.jpg)
2019
Dan's son Ben joins the agency
2021
Dan's son Will joins brother Ben and Uncle John
2024
We celebrate 70 years of protecting our customers
![70 Years with Post Insurance 70 Years with Post Insurance](https://www.postinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Post-70-year-logo-Blue.png)