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Kerry Tuma

CIC · Agency Co-Owner
San Jose, CA

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  • Kerry has been our commercial insurance advisor for nearly four years.

    He is customer service-oriented, very responsive, and a professional in his field. We have a good relationship with him, and we know that he always has our best interest in mind. We highly recommend Kerry to anyone looking for a commercial insurance advisor.

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    Isabel Klint
    VP Human Resources, vCom Solutions
  • I have worked with Kerry for several years and am certain he is your go-to-guy if you need corporate insurance!

    He is experienced and knowledgeable. When I am in a final contract negotiation and need an insurance clause interpreted ASAP, he has always been there immediately.

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    Deborah Bentley
    Assistant Controller, PopSugar
  • I highly recommend Kerry for the insurance needs of your business.

    We had a really good experience with him and his firm, and were very pleased with the service, products, and pricing he provided.

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    Dane Iverson
    CFO, Xythos Software
  • Kerry has done a very good job of handling our business insurance needs.

    We have some unusual requests and he does everything possible to find the solution for our situation. He is great to work with.

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    Henry Zeidman
    Risk Manager, Preferred Window Products
  • Kerry and his team are a pleasure to work with.

    I recommend them highly to anyone looking for business insurance.

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    Sean Noonan
    VP of Finance, Clickability
  • We have never had any bad experiences with Kerry.

    He is a hard worker and does the best job in getting us the best rates for both workers compensation and liability insurances. Any claims have been taken care of as quickly and painlessly as possible. We recommend him to anyone who inquires about insurance services.

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    Donna Serrano
    Controller, Valhalla Builders
  • Kerry has placed our commercial insurance coverage for a number of years.

    He has excellent knowledge of coverage options, terms, and does not require detailed directions to pursue coverage appropriate to our business at the best available price, for the quality of coverage desired. He and his team continuously provide excellent, responsive service.

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    Robert Beyer
    Executive Director, Filice Brown Eassa & McLeod LLP
  • Kerry is a valuable business partner.

    At PIX, we have found Kerry to be consistently responsive, flexible, and knowledgeable. He has helped us successfully navigate complex and ever-changing insurance needs. He ensures that the solutions he recommends are consistent with our goals. I have no hesitation in recommending his services.

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    Philip Walker
    Corporate Controller, Rocket Lawyer
  • Kerry has been our commercial insurance broker for about 10 years now.

    He and his staff are very diligent and responsive, always working to obtain appropriate coverage at good prices. Kerry was great when we were looking for unique insurance that was typically sold to larger businesses. He helped us work through the details to obtain a cost-effective solution for our needs.

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    Lisa Steele
    Owner, VLSI Research
  • I have worked with Kerry for close to a decade.

    Kerry has consistently provided excellent service and asks the appropriate questions to update our business insurance needs relative to an evolving risk profile, as well as being very responsive to needs as they arise during the course of each year.

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    Gary Spicer
    Controller, Entone
  • Anytime we need something or have a question, Kerry and his associates respond almost immediately with the information.

    He worked with us to quote our insurance and improve our coverage while saving us funds. He and his firm stay on top of our account and make it easy for us to maintain coverage at competitive rates. 

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    Robin Rakusin
    VP Finance, BridgeWave Communications
  • I have worked with Kerry for many years and he takes care of our business insurance needs.

    He is very efficient and responds to our inquiries and requests in real time. He is knowledgeable and experienced.

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    Kallen Chan
    CFO, Aicent
  • Kerry is consistently attentive to our insurance needs.

    He is very responsive to any requests, drives for savings, and always does what he says he is going to do.

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    Thomas Willardson
    CFO, Energy Recovery
  • I highly recommend Kerry.

    Kerry has assisted our company over the past 5 years with our various insurance needs, and is always responsive and helpful.

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    Ellen Guccione
    Executive Vice President, Avanath Capital Management
  • I recommend Kerry as a knowledgeable and reliable person with whom to do business.

    During the past four years I have interacted with Kerry on numerous occasions regarding our company insurance policy and risk mitigation strategies. Kerry has always demonstrated good understanding of the various policy options and how they may be applicable to our business. He works jointly with us to come up with the best option that meets our needs. 

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    Sribash Dey
    CFO, eInfochips
  • I contacted Kerry about a quote and he responded quickly and effectively.

    With Kerry's assistance we were able to cut the cost of our business insurance costs in half compared to our previous coverage and carrier. I have since used Kerry at a new company I am working for with equally cost-effective results. I recommend his services highly as an insurance agent who will find you the best deal, with the right tradeoff between coverages and costs for your business.

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    Mike Kowalski
    VP Finance, SkyPie
  • Kerry has been an invaluable resource to my organization and me.

    He is extremely knowledgeable and has helped us to sort through the most cost effective solutions for our company. He provides service that is unmatched by others; educating us on our choices, researching available options, and managing our process in a timely and effective manner. He has been a true partner in finding and acquiring the right insurance coverage for our business.

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    Linda Drumright
    COO, DecisionView
  • Kerry and his staff are responsive to my needs throughout the year.

    He keeps me on track with insurance renewals, giving me the benefit of multiple options for review. 

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    Bill Buckner
    CEO, Rabbit Copiers
  • Kerry is a pleasure to work with!

    He is very knowledgeable and has vast experience to learn from. He is extremely detail oriented and has a great sense of anticipating business requirements and needs well in advance, to better prepare for any related exposures.

    From insurance advice to policy coverage’s needed for issuing certificates of insurance, every business aspect that I have requested from Kerry has been immediate, financially viable, and seamless. I highly recommend doing business with Kerry and his team. They are intelligent, efficient, and reliable!

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    Ashmi Shah
    Director of Finance, San Jose Earthquakes
  • Very happy with them, highly recommended.

    They are a group of talented professionals and they know what they are doing. I normally deal with Kerry, Sue and Gabriela and their service is excellent. 

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    Edgar Cabrales
  • We highly recommend Leavitt Pacific Insurance Brokers!

    My company, Valhalla Builders, has been with Leavitt Pacific brokers for decades, going back to when they were 'Felice' back in the 1980's. Kerry Tuma has overseen our account since day 1 and works to get us the best rates possible. I have personally seen our insurance rates go down from policy year to policy year many times. We have nothing but awesome experiences with Leavitt Group. Kerry's team who services our account, Sue Kaprive, and Gabriela Martinez, are always pleasant and helpful and offer the best support we could ever ask for. Plus they insure the San Jose Earthquakes, how cool is that?

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    Phoenix Tobar
    Valhalla Builders

    Client since 1989
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About Kerry

Providing the Road Map to Your Total Cost of Risk Reduction

I’m a veteran insurance professional and have been with Leavitt Group for over 25 years. Nowadays, I serve as a co-owner and love to talk up Leavitt Pacific Insurance Brokers. 

Our in-house services really set us apart from other insurance agencies—our loss control and claims oversight team is fantastic! Because our team works directly with our clients, we often can help them lower their claims and premiums.

I value education. I earned my Bachelor of Arts from the University of the Pacific and my Master of Arts from San Jose State University. I continue to educate myself and have earned my Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) and Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist (CLCS) designations.

Community involvement is important to me. I actively support local United Way programs, including Meals on Wheels, where I help provide meals and connect with those in need.

In my spare time, I love spending time with my wife, our two daughters, and our son. I also enjoy participating in fitness competitions and hiking in the local and regional parks.

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts from University of the Pacific
  • Master of Arts from San Jose State University
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1570 The Alameda
Suite 101
San Jose, CA 95126

Map · Office Staff

(408) 364-8141 - Kerry's Direct

(408) 288-6262 - General Office

General Office Hours

Day Time
Mon 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Tue 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Wed 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Thr 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Fri 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed

This staff member's office hours may differ from the hours listed above.

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To talk to Kerry now, call: (408) 364-8141

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Please allow 24 hours notice for online bookings. To talk to Kerry now, please call: (408) 364-8141