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An Independent Agent Can Save YOU $$$
Even Thousands a Year!

As an independent agent Balcos Insurance promotes only the best products for your benefit--where a "Captive Agent" is tied to one carrier.

Read what our customers have to say about our service and how we've saved them money, then find out the difference for yourself.

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The History of Balcos Insurance, Inc.

Balcos Insurance, Inc. opened its doors for business on October 8th, 1985. The opening of the agency was a realization of a life long dream of Mark Balcos to own, operate, and manage an independently owned business. From our newly remodeled and expanded office building in Seattle's Ballard community and Bellingham's Barkley District, we now serve the entire states of Washington, Idaho, Oregon, California, Arizona, Colorado, and Alaska. Balcos Insurance, Inc. is currently owned and operated by insurance professionals Mark and Scott Balcos.

Why an Independent Agent?

Insurance sales agents who work exclusively for one insurance company are referred to as captive agents. You get more from Balcos Insurance!

Balcos Insurance is an independent agency. That means that we represent several companies. You can rest assured that we will place your insurance protection with the policy that offers the best rate and coverage we have available for you.

Your Trusted Choice® Pledge

As a Trusted Choice® agency, we are dedicated to you and are committed to treating you as a person, not a policy. This commitment means we shall:

  1. Work with you to identify the insurance and financial services that are right for you, your family or your business, and use our access to multiple companies to deliver those products.
  2. Guide you through the claims process for a prompt and fair resolution of your claim.
  3. Help solve problems related to your coverage or account.
  4. Explain the coverage options available to you through our agency, at your request.
  5. Return your phone calls and emails promptly and respond to your requests in a timely manner.
  6. Provide 24/7 services for our customers, offering any or all of the following: emergency phone numbers, Internet account access, e-mail and call center services.
  7. Use our experience and multiple company relationships to customize your coverage as needed.
  8. Commit our staff to continuing education so they may be more knowledgeable in serving you.
  9. Treat you with respect and courtesy.
  10. Conduct our business in an ethical manner.
  11. We pledge this to you, our clients, and ask that you let us know if we fail to meet our commitment, so we may take corrective action

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15 Reasons Why Balcos Insurance Should Be Your Local Friendly Independent Agent

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"Your willingness to take the time to find us a better policy, at much better rates..." (Saved $678.29 a year)

"Thank you so much for your prompt and professional service in handling our recent change to our homeowners insurance. Your willingness to take the time to find us a better policy, at much better rates, and to explain to me the changes and options available to us is why we are convinced that using your company for all these years to help us with our home and auto insurance needs has been absolutely necessary. I cannot imagine trying to find the best coverage for us on my own - I love the fact you are just a phone call away when we need assistance."

Joni S. -Bothell, WA

"Working with Balcos Insurance has been a pleasure….they have not only saved me money (over 38%) but time as well."

"Working with Balcos Insurance has been a pleasure. I've been very pleased with the quality of service I've received, they have not only saved me money (38%) but time as well. I would highly recommend Balcos Insurance to other business owners."

Lane S. - Seattle, WA

"They saved us $1,492.00 annually in premium on three dwellings which represents a 38% savings! Wow."

"My husband and I are extremely happy with the recent service we received from Balcos Insurance. They saved us $1,492.00 annually in premium on three dwellings which represents a 38% savings! WOW. And to top it off, I tried to shop this myself with the insurance company we were using by attempting to get a quote that would bundle our coverages and hopefully get a discount. They never returned my call whereas Justine was truly treating us like we were her most important account."

Sally B. - Kirkland, WA

"Balcos is timely with all requests, very competitive with rates, and proactive in finding appropriate coverage….." Saved $5,000 on Business Insurance.

"Balcos Insurance has provided peace of mind for my company. Balcos is timely with all requests, very competitive with rates, and proactive in finding appropriate coverage and/or alternatives. Balcos Insurance supports staff is professional, courteous and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend Balcos Insurance for all our business needs."

Brian Howard - Howard General Construction Everett, WA

"They increased our property limits by 100% and our garage keepers by 100k…..this saved us over $7,000 on our annual policy."

"The economy was affecting sales, our insurance rates were too high and we had no claims! Mark Weeden is not just another salesman! He came to our body shop, educated us on what was important and where our coverage's were weak. He increased our property limits by 100% and our garage keepers by $100,000 to more accurately represent our situation. He did all this and saved us $7,000.00 on our annual premiums! Bravo Mark Weeden!!! And thank you Balcos Insurance.

Pam T., Alki Auto Body - Seattle, WA

"….31% savings from my prior policy."

"Not only was I not able to get a hold of my prior agent but he failed to explain what coverage's pertained to. Balcos Insurance was able to put policy at the proper limits needed, and educate me. Plus I had a 31% savings from my prior policy:

Bill F.- Seattle, WA

"It feels great to actually save money. And it's a lot, 45%." (Home savings of $499.00 a year.)

Thanks sooooo much for the help with our insurance and for alerting us of the change. It feels great to actually save money. And it's a lot, 45%. That is great! I appreciate your attention to detail, your positive attitude, and your strong work ethic. It's rare anymore to find such good service anywhere, but I am grateful to be so lucky."

Virginia L. Seattle, WA

"…..Saved me 28% for the year."

Balcos Insurance was able to match my coverage's apples to apples and still saved me 28% for the year. I don't usually shop my insurance around but it made sense to make the switch."

Kandie W.- Seattle, WA

"I personally have had insurance from your company since 1977."

We have experienced prompt and courteous service from everyone we have ever talked to at your company. I personally have had insurance from your company since 1977. Jacky has been my agent for at least 20 years. She has helped me to work with the insurance company by her advice and care. Thank you, Jacky."

Jean and Scott W - Seattle, WA

It has been a pleasure to work with the team at Balcos Insurance for the past 8 years."

"It has been my pleasure to work with the team at Balcos Insurance for the past 8 years. During that time they have worked hard to ensure that I've had the best coverage at the best price for both my business insurance and my commercial auto insurance. During that time they have been resourceful at solving problems, giving advice and managing all of my insurance needs. As a busy business owner I feel fortunate to have Balcos Insurance on my team. Their hard work allows me to concentrate on running my business and not worry about my insurance coverage."

Peter C - Jackrabbit Box Lunches & Casual Catering

"I moved my home and auto to Balcos Insurance, because they saved me money and gave me better coverage."

"I moved my home and auto insurance to Balcos Insurance, because they saved me money and gave me better coverage. I get great, friendly customer service and am very happy with them as my agent."

Pattie B.-Lake Stevens, WA

Balcos Insurance was able to give that assurance and save me money."

"It is important to me to be insured property and Balcos Insurance was able to give me that assurance and save me money. The company opened my eyes to a lot of concerns: with my new policy I don't bat an eyelash to those concerns, because I know if anything were to happen to my business, I will be well taken care of."

Lisa W. - Coupeville, WA

"I wanted to extend our thanks for your office's professionalism."

"I wanted to extend our thanks for your office's professionalism and efforts in helping us evaluate our insurance needs. We had been with a different carrier for many years and felt it was time to test the market with another broker and you and your firm made this very easy process. We were given simple comparisons to look at and found your rates to be substantially lower that what we have seen. We look forward to a long standing relationship at firm where we feel that the broker is working in our best interest…."

Alan Walimaki, CEO, Horeco, Inc. - Mukilteo, WA

"The check came within a few days."

"Thank you for processing my towing bill so quickly. The check came within a few days. I appreciate you handling it for me."

Donna F - Seattle, WA

"Thanks for all your help with this today…..Easiest insurance transaction ever..."


P. Martinez, Seattle, WA

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