The insurance business has changed dramatically in the six decades since Gus Dahlmeier first opened his insurance business in Oroville. But the company’s dedication to personalized quality service remains.

Still family owned and operated, Dahlmeier Insurance Agency has grown and prospered by blending old fashioned customer service with current technology.

Gus’ brothers Hal and Ed Dahlmeier took over the company and ran it together until 1985, when Ed retired. A year later, Hal’s son John joined the family business after graduating from Cal State Northridge and working for Travelers’ Insurance Company.

In 1991, Dahlmeier Insurance Agency purchased Glenn, Gilzean and Dumbroski, a full service agency located in Chico. This move provided the company with two fully staffed locations from which to serve its clients.

John officially took the reigns in 1998, when Hal retired.

“Dad still has those personal relationships he made over the years, and he’s still sending people through the door,” says John.

For the Dahlmeier family, business has always been about meeting people and building relationships. Many of our clients have been with us for more than 30 years.

John Dahlmeier carries on his father’s same sense of purpose. He also happens to possess a wealth of knowledge as evidenced by his many professional designations: Certified Risk Manager (CRM): Accredited Adviser in Insurance (AAI); Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC); Agribusiness and Farm Insurance Specialist (AFIS).

“With the constant changes in the industry, there’s always something new to learn,” said John. “We make education and keeping our staff up to date the highest priority.”

In 2008, Dahlmeier Insurance Agency celebrated its 60th year in business. Despite today’s economic challenges, the company has combined the past and the present to chart a bright future.

A Message From John Dahlmeier

I feel privileged to be carrying on the family tradition of serving our community for over 60 years. We are committed at every level to respond promptly and fairly with quality service. We take pride in our long-term relationships with our customers, and with the insurance carriers we represent. These relationships enable us to provide our customers with exceptional coverage and extremely competitive rates. I believe investing in continuing education for our team members, and utilizing the best available technology allows us to provide a level of service excellence that sets us apart. We look forward to serving you and our community for another successful 60 years!