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

1977

We expanded again by adding additional space to our offices

james-post-sign-600-x-300

1982

We build 2356 Torrance Blvd as an additional structure to our building - this is now our current location

Post Building

1992

Appointed by Mercury
 
 
 

Mercury Group

2009

We go paperless

Now we have 23,000 friends and counting!

Facebook

1957

To accommodate growth, we move to larger premises located at 1409 Marcelina Avenue in Old Torrance.

Newspaper Article

1985

Younger son, John completes the family unit when he joins Dad and his brother Dan in the business

3 Post Men

1994

Appointed by Liberty Mutual and The Hartford
 
 

Liberty Mutual & The Hartford

2014

We celebrate 60 years protecting our customers
 
 

Post Employees

1964

Appointed by Travelers August 1964
 
 

Travelers Ad

1980

Elder son, Dan Post joins the business

We install our first computer and electronic agency management system

1980 IBM Computer

1989

We purchase our first fax machine
 
 

Fax Machine

2000

Appointed by Safeco
 
 
 

Safeco Insurance

2019

Dan's son Ben joins the agency
 
 
 

2024

We celebrate 70 years of protecting our customers

70 Years with Post Insurance

1966

We’re on the move to our current location on Torrance Blvd
 
 

Business Expenses

1990

James Post retires and leaves sons Dan and John in charge of the business
 

Dan and John Post

2005

Appointed by Allied
 
 
 

Allied Insurance

2021

Dan's son Will joins brother Ben and Uncle John
 
 

Will Post

1954

James Post announces the opening of James Post Insurance on September 7, 1954 at 1337 El Prado Street in Old Torrance

Announcement

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

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

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

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

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

2014

We celebrate 60 years protecting our customers
 
 

Post Employees

2019

Dan's son Ben joins the agency

Picture of Ben Post

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