Experience

TWIW Insurance Services, LLC

• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member, Owner

  • 2005 - Present

  TWIW Insurance was formed by the merger of InWest Insurance Services and Tolman and Wiker on Oxnard. TWIW Insurance Services has more than 150 years of combined experience in every facet of the insurance industry, from commercial and personal lines to employee benefits and investment services. Formed in January 2005 from the merger of Tolman and Wiker Insurance and InWest Insurance Services, TWIW is the Central Coast’s largest independent insurance brokerage, with offices in Bakersfield, Salinas, Santa Maria, and Ventura. Our brokerage team combines extensive industry knowledge and market specialization to provide comprehensive risk protection and claims management for clients in virtually every sector of the marketplace. By striving for excellence, TWIW has earned a reputation for meeting clients’ needs with innovation, integrity and dependability. With 19 principals, 165 employees and $240 million in premium volume, TWIW is one of the largest-50 independent insurance brokers in the nation. Yet unlike large national firms, TWIW continues to be locally owned and operated. For clients, this means face-to-face interaction with like-minded business owners who live and work in the same community and can anticipate and manage whatever changes come their way. With origins dating back to 1923, TWIW has a rich history of specialization in oil, agriculture, construction, technology, manufacturing, municipalities, recreation, health care, education, retail and small business. Our portfolio caters to commercial insurance products and services including property, casualty, workers’ compensation, contract surety, employee benefits and investment services, and we offer personal insurance coverage as well.



InWest Insurance Services

• Santa Maria, CA

• Executive Vice President

  • 1997 - 2005

  InWest Insurance was formed by the merger of Pollard and Cossa Insurance and Acquistapace Insurance in 1997. During our 8 years we mergered with several insurance agencies and opened offices in Bakersfield and Salinas; with Santa Maria remaining the Home Office. InWest Insurance was formed by the merger of Pollard and Cossa Insurance and Acquistapace Insurance in 1997. During our 8 years we mergered with several insurance agencies and opened offices in Bakersfield and Salinas; with Santa Maria remaining the Home Office.



Acquistapace Insurance

• Santa Maria, CA

• Owner

  • 1973 - 1997

  My father, Leo Acquistapace, started in the insurance business in 1932. He brought me into the business in 1973. My father, Leo Acquistapace, started in the insurance business in 1932. He brought me into the business in 1973.