San Diego has 1,389,526 residents in 530,412 households. We list 94 agencies for life insurance in San Diego. Here is what the local numbers say about the cover people here need.

San Diego at a glance

94life insurance agencies listed
52.7%of households rentRenters insurance
$906,700median home valueHome insurance
1979median year homes were builtRebuild cost calculator
6.6%of households have no carAuto insurance

Population and housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Agency count: our listings.

Natural hazard risk in San Diego County

FEMA rates the overall natural hazard risk in San Diego County, where most San Diego agencies we list are located, as Very High compared with other U.S. counties. The hazards it rates highest:

WildfireVery High
Fire is a standard cause of loss on home policies. In high-risk areas, check that the dwelling limit would rebuild the home at today’s costs.
Home insurance in San Diego
Inland floodingVery High
Most home and renters policies do not cover flood damage. Flood cover is a separate policy, from the National Flood Insurance Program or a private insurer, and an NFIP policy usually starts 30 days after you buy it.
Flood insurance in California
EarthquakeRelatively High
Standard home policies do not cover earthquake damage. It is bought as a separate policy or added to a home policy.
Earthquake insurance

Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025 release. Ratings compare each county with all other U.S. counties.

Car insurance rules in California

California requires drivers to carry at least $30,000 of bodily injury liability per person, $60,000 per accident and $15,000 of property damage liability, often written 30/60/15.

These are legal minimums, not a recommendation: a serious crash can cost far more, and anything above your limits is yours to pay.

Auto insurance in San Diego How much liability cover do you need?

Source: dmv.ca.gov, limits in force since 2025-01-01. Checked 2026-10-24.

Insurance companies San Diego agencies work with

Of the 94 San Diego agencies whose appointments we hold, how many are appointed with each company. An appointed agency can quote and sell that company’s policies.

Nationwide33 agencies
Corebridge (AIG Life)29 agencies
Pruco Life Insurance Company23 agencies
UnitedHealthcare21 agencies
The Hartford20 agencies
Travelers20 agencies
Transamerica17 agencies
Employers16 agencies
Mutual life carrier16 agencies
The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company16 agencies

Source: insurance company appointments in state records, as listed on each agency’s profile.

Where San Diego agencies are

San Diego agencies we list sit in 21 ZIP codes, mostly in San Diego County.

9210817 agencies
9210114 agencies
921217 agencies
921237 agencies
921277 agencies
921287 agencies
921307 agencies
921224 agencies
921033 agencies
921173 agencies
921203 agencies
921263 agencies
921042 agencies
921292 agencies
921312 agencies
921071 agency
921111 agency
921151 agency
921241 agency
921501 agency
921541 agency

Questions

Life insurance in San Diego

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Where can I find life insurance in San Diego?

Browse the agencies on this page, search by name, or pick the insurance you need in the filters to see only the agencies that offer it.

What does life insurance cover?

Pays a lump sum to the people who depend on your income.

Which insurance companies do San Diego agencies work with?

Among the 94 San Diego agencies whose appointments we hold, the companies they are most often appointed with are Nationwide (33), Corebridge (AIG Life) (29), Pruco Life Insurance Company (23), UnitedHealthcare (21), The Hartford (20). An appointed agency can quote that company's policies.

Do I need flood insurance in San Diego?

FEMA's National Risk Index rates inland flooding risk in San Diego County as Very High compared with other U.S. counties. Most home and renters policies do not cover flood damage. Flood cover is a separate policy, from the National Flood Insurance Program or a private insurer, and an NFIP policy usually starts 30 days after you buy it.

How do I choose an agency?

Call two or three. Ask which companies they can quote for you, how they handle claims, and who you will deal with after you buy. An independent agency can compare several insurers in one call.

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