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Mercury Insurance · Independent agent in Valencia

Mercury Insurance Agent in Santa Clarita, From an Independent Agency

We're Iriana Insurance Services, an independent agency in Valencia, not Mercury itself. We can quote Mercury Insurance car, home, condo and renters policies, and in the same conversation we compare them with Travelers and the other carriers we work with. If Mercury is the right fit and accepts the application, we write it. If it isn't, we'll tell you.

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Rather talk? Call (818) 909-7486 · Mon to Fri, 9 AM to 4 PM

  • Licensed in CA · #0D44425
  • Free quotes, no obligation
  • Call-back usually within the hour

At a glance

  • We're an independent agency, not Mercury and not Mercury employees. CDI records show our agency's appointments with Mercury's California companies, California Automobile Insurance Company and California General Underwriters Insurance Company.
  • Mercury is a California company: it was founded in Los Angeles, sold its first policy in 1962, and lists its headquarters in Brea, California.
  • Mercury sells through local independent agents, and in California it also sells some policies directly online.
  • Through us, you see Mercury's quote next to other carriers and keep the same two people for changes, renewals and claim questions.
  • Our office: 25060 Avenue Stanford, Suite 240, Valencia, Monday to Friday, 9 to 4.

Mercury Insurance agent

Coverage options, in plain English

What each part of a policy can pay for. The exact coverage depends on the policy and the carrier, and we go through it with you before you buy.

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Tell us what you're insuring and we'll explain the trade-offs before you sign.

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  • Mercury car insurance

    Liability, uninsured motorist, collision, comprehensive and the usual add-ons, quoted for each driver and car in your household.

  • Mercury homeowners insurance

    Coverage for the house, your belongings and your personal liability. Whether Mercury will write a particular home is up to its underwriting.

  • Mercury condo insurance

    Covers your unit's interior, your belongings and your liability, working alongside your HOA's master policy.

  • Mercury renters insurance

    Covers your belongings and personal liability in a rented house or apartment.

  • Mercury car and home together

    Cars and home with one carrier, priced against separate policies so you can see whether the bundle actually comes out ahead.

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Is Iriana Insurance part of Mercury Insurance?

Short answer

No. We're an independent agency appointed to quote and sell Mercury policies, along with policies from other carriers. We don't work for Mercury, and Mercury doesn't own or run our office.

An appointment means Mercury has authorized our agency to offer its policies. When you buy one through us, the policy is issued by one of Mercury's California companies, Mercury pays covered claims, and we stay your agent for questions and changes. You can look up our agency license, #0D44425, on the California Department of Insurance's license status page (opens in a new tab).

Because we're independent, Mercury is one of 30 insurance companies we work with. Others include Travelers, Bristol West, Steadily, Obie and NEXT. That's the main difference between us and an agent who can offer only one company, and our guide to independent vs. captive insurance agents goes into it further.

Which Mercury policies can we quote?

Short answer

Mercury car, homeowners, condo and renters insurance for California households. For a household with cars and a house, we start by pricing car and home together.

Mercury lines we quote, and where to read more

Mercury's website lists other lines too, including umbrella and business insurance. If you need one of those, ask, and we'll tell you whether we can quote it through Mercury or which of our other carriers fits.

Should you buy Mercury through a local agent or directly?

Short answer

Either way you're buying Mercury insurance, so the real differences are choice and service. Through an independent agent, you see Mercury's quote next to other carriers and have a named person to call; buying directly, you see only Mercury and work through its own channels.

Mercury describes its products as sold through a network of local, independent agents. It started selling some car policies directly to consumers in 2011, and added online home, condo and renters sales in California in 2018, so both routes exist.

Buying Mercury through us vs. directly

  • Who you talk to

    Through Iriana Insurance
    Brian or Dolores, the same two people each time
    Directly from Mercury
    Mercury's customer service staff

  • Other carriers compared

    Through Iriana Insurance
    Yes: Travelers, Bristol West and the others we work with
    Directly from Mercury
    No, Mercury only

  • At renewal

    Through Iriana Insurance
    We review the new price with you and can re-shop it
    Directly from Mercury
    Comparing is up to you

  • Claims

    Through Iriana Insurance
    Mercury handles the claim; we help you report it and follow up
    Directly from Mercury
    Mercury handles the claim

  • Quotes

    Through Iriana Insurance
    Free, no obligation
    Directly from Mercury
    Free, no obligation

We can't promise that one route always costs less. The price depends on Mercury's rates for your drivers, cars and home, and on the discounts you qualify for.

What should you know about Mercury as a company?

Short answer

Mercury is a California-based insurer. It was founded in Los Angeles, sold its first policy in 1962 and lists its headquarters today in Brea, California. It sells insurance in 11 states, including car, home, condo, renters and business coverage.

For our customers the practical points are simpler. Mercury writes both car and home insurance in California, it works through independent agents like us, and we can put its quote next to a Travelers quote in one conversation. Whether it's the right fit depends on your drivers, your cars and the house.

Wildfire and home quotes

Like every carrier, Mercury decides which homes it will write, and wildfire exposure is part of that decision. If Mercury won't write your home, we'll check the other carriers we work with, and our guide to home insurance non-renewals covers your next steps.

Can you compare Mercury with other insurance companies?

Short answer

Yes, and that's the point of using an independent agency. We quote Mercury next to the other carriers that fit your situation and show you how the coverage differs, not just the price.

Carriers we can compare with Mercury include:

  • Travelers for car and home, as a second standard-market comparison.
  • Bristol West if a driver has tickets or an accident, or needs an SR-22 filing.
  • Steadily or Obie if you own a rental property; see landlord insurance.
  • NEXT if you run a small business; see business insurance.

Get a Mercury quote and a second opinion

Send your car and home details online, or call and Dolores will gather them by phone. You'll see Mercury next to the alternatives.

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Where can you find a Mercury Insurance agent in Santa Clarita?

Short answer

At our office, 25060 Avenue Stanford, Suite 240, in Valencia, open Monday to Friday from 9 to 4. We work with Mercury customers across the Santa Clarita Valley and, by phone and e-sign, the rest of California.

We're in the Valencia Industrial Center. You don't have to come in, since quotes, signatures and ID cards all work by email and e-signature, but if you'd rather sit across a desk from your agent, you can.

Local drivers and homeowners can read more on our pages for car insurance in Santa Clarita and home insurance in Santa Clarita. Our Santa Clarita agency page covers everything else we do in the valley.

How a Mercury quote works with us

  1. 1

    Share the basics

    Drivers and cars, plus the home address if you want home insurance. Your current declarations pages make it faster.

  2. 2

    We run Mercury and the alternatives

    Same limits and deductibles at each carrier, so the comparison is fair.

  3. 3

    We go over it together

    By phone or in the office: what each quote covers, where they differ, and what we'd pick in your place.

  4. 4

    You sign, and we stay your agent

    E-sign the application. After that, call us for changes, renewals and claim questions.

Sources we used for this page (4)
  1. 1Mercury Insurance: About Mercury (headquarters, states, independent agents) (opens in a new tab)mercuryinsurance.com
  2. 2Mercury Insurance: Corporate timeline (founding, direct sales) (opens in a new tab)filecache.mediaroom.com
  3. 3California Department of Insurance: Check license status (opens in a new tab)insurance.ca.gov
  4. 4Cal. Code of Regulations, Title 10, 2632.5 (multi-policy rating factor) (opens in a new tab)law.cornell.edu

Mercury Insurance agent

Carriers we can quote

We work with 30 insurance companies, so we can run your details with carriers like Mercury Insurance, Travelers and Bristol West, then show you the options side by side. Each carrier makes its own underwriting decision, so acceptance and final rates are up to them. We'll tell you which ones fit before we quote.

Not every carrier writes every property, vehicle or business. Final rates and eligibility are set by the insurance company.

Questions we hear a lot

Mercury Insurance agent: common questions

Short answers to what people ask us most. Anything else, call and ask Brian or Dolores.

Still have a question?

Talk to a licensed agent at the Valencia office.

(818) 909-7486

Mon to Fri, 9 AM to 4 PM

How do I find a Mercury Insurance agent near me in Santa Clarita?

Mercury's website has an agent finder, and we're an independent agency in the Santa Clarita Valley that can quote Mercury. Our office is on Avenue Stanford in Valencia. Call (818) 909-7486, Monday to Friday from 9 to 4, or send a quote request online; during those hours we usually call back within the hour.

Is Mercury cheaper through an agent or online?

Neither route is always less. Your price depends on Mercury's rates for your drivers, cars and home, and the discounts you qualify for. What an agent adds is comparison: we can show you Mercury next to Travelers and others in one sitting, which a single company's website can't do. If your renewal price jumps, we can check the market again.

Can you help with a claim on my Mercury policy?

Yes. Mercury's claims team handles and pays covered claims, but you can call us first. We'll help you report it, tell you what information Mercury will need, and follow up if something stalls. For a car accident, our guide on what to do after a car accident in California covers the first steps at the scene.

Do you only sell Mercury?

No. We work with 30 insurance companies, including Mercury Insurance, Travelers, Bristol West, Steadily, Obie and NEXT, which lets us match the carrier to the need: for example, Mercury or Travelers for most car and home quotes, Bristol West for drivers with a rough record or an SR-22, Steadily or Obie for landlords, and NEXT for small businesses. Each carrier makes its own underwriting decision.

Is Mercury Insurance only in California?

No. Mercury sells personal insurance in 11 states: Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Texas and Virginia. Our agency is licensed in California only, so we quote Mercury policies for California drivers, homes, condos and renters. If you're moving out of state, a Mercury agent licensed there can help with the new policy.

Will Mercury insure my home in a wildfire area?

It depends on the home. Mercury, like every carrier, sets its own underwriting rules, and wildfire exposure is part of them. The quickest way to know is to quote it: give us the address, roof type and year built, and we'll tell you whether Mercury will consider it and what the alternatives are if not. Our wildfire and home insurance guide for Santa Clarita has more background.

Can I bundle Mercury car and home insurance?

Yes. Mercury writes both, and California lets insurers rate multiple policies with the same company differently, so a bundle can change the price. Whether it beats two separate policies depends on your household, so we quote it both ways. Our page on home and auto bundles covers what to compare beyond the total.

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  • CA License #0D44425 · 30 years of experience