About Us

Bettis insurance Services, Inc. was established by Gary Bettis, John Bettis, and James L. Roberts, CPCU in 1990 bringing together many years of insurance experience and an established client base with the vision of creating an insurance agency to provide personalized service to the  businesses of the Los Angeles Area, emphasizing in the South Bay Area. 

Through the Agency's community involvement Bettis Insurance Services, Inc. has grown to meet its vision and has become one of the most respected business insurance advisors in the South Bay Area of Los Angeles.

In 2003, Bob Richards joined Bettis Insurance Services, Inc. and established our office in the Riverside County city of Temecula.

Gary W. Bettis:
Principal, Bettis Insurance Services, Inc.

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John S. Bettis
Principal, Bettis Insurance Services, Inc.

Bio under construction

Robert L. Richards
Principal, Bettis Insurance Services, Inc.

 Bob Richards joined Bettis Insurance Services, Inc. in 2003 and has been a career insurance professional for over 35 years.  A native of California, Bob has a rich family heritage in the insurance business, being the third generation owner and past President of George A. Richards & Sons Insurance Agency in Long Beach, CA; an agency which spanned 80 years of service in Southern California.  Proficient in all lines of commercial insurance and risk management, Bob brings solid sales and management experience to the firm and is known for his honest and sincere dedication in always going the extra mile for his clients. He has served as President of the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers Association of Long Beach and is currently active in the local Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce in Orange County as well as The Boys and Girls Club of Capistrano Valley. He is a Vietnam Veteran having served in the US Air Force. Bob has a son and daughter and two grandchildren and resides in Riverside County, California with his wife Betty, who is also a licensed insurance agent working in tandem with Bob in the agency’s Orange County office.

James L. Roberts, CPCU
Principal, Bettis Insurance Services, Inc.

Jim Roberts, a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), has been helping for-profit companies and nonprofit organizations meet and solve their risk and insurance problems for over 30 years.  Early in his career he served in both underwriting and marketing management positions with two national property and casualty carriers prior to becoming an agent and broker the late 1970's.  He joined Bettis Insurance Services, Inc. as a partner in 1990.    Jim lives in Long Beach, California, and in his spare time enjoys spending time with his family and volunteering with a nonprofit international human rights organization.