Carmel, California · Since 1985

Benefits for Your Business.
Planning for Your Life.

Group Benefits
LIFE
Disability
LTC
ANNUITIES

WHO WE ARE

Helping people
build
something better.

Insurance is too important to feel transactional. The right coverage can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives, and that belief has guided our work for more than 40 years.

Carmel Bay Group Insurance is an independent brokerage based in Carmel, California. We bring together employer benefits and individual protection—including group health, life insurance, disability income, and long-term care planning—to help businesses and families feel more secure today.

We work with employers, nonprofits, business owners, and families throughout the Monterey Bay. Our clients include many of the professional firms and organizations that help make this area thrive, from hospitality groups and arts organizations to local businesses and community nonprofits.

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What would you like to do
today?

A benefits plan is only as good as the team standing behind you when you need them.

COVERAGE

What we offer

Group employee benefits for California employers — and individual
planning for those who need coverage on their own terms.

Group Employee Benefits

We manage the full benefits picture for your company — from the initial setup through every renewal cycle, with support year-round for HR questions and employee issues.

Group Medical
Small group medical plans — PPOs, HMOs, level-funded options. We know the California market and which carriers perform best for employers your size.
Dental & Vision
Flexible plans that round out your benefits offering without adding unnecessary cost or complexity.
Group Life & Disability
Life insurance and short- and long-term disability income coverage. The benefits employees rarely think about — until they need them most.
HR & Compliance Support
COBRA, ACA, EDD, Cal-COBRA — we help you stay ahead of compliance requirements without making it your full-time job.

Individual Planning

We manage the full benefits picture for your company — from the initial setup through every renewal cycle, with support year-round for HR questions and employee issues.

Life Insurance
Term and permanent life. Policy reviews and second opinions welcome.
Disability Income Protection
Individual disability insurance, including high-income and professional planning.
Long-Term Care Planning
Traditional and hybrid LTC strategies. Planning for independence and care choices — before the decision gets urgent.
Retirement Income & Annuities
Fixed and indexed annuities. Longevity planning and risk management in retirement.

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Are you getting
the broker
support you
need?

Broker service varies widely. If your current coverage is fine but you’re not getting the practical help that makes the day-to-day administration of your plan easier, you don’t need to change carriers.

At no cost to you, a simple Broker of Record change allows Carmel Bay Group to service your existing plan—without changing your carrier, coverage, or raising your rates.

From Our Clients

What our clients say

When you partner with Carmel Bay Group, you get an experienced benefits team working side by side with you — managing your plan, supporting your employees, and helping you stay ahead of compliance.

Because getting it right is important, small businesses deserve access to the same quality of legal and HR expertise as larger companies. That's why we've included the Mineral HR Platform at no additional cost — giving you access to live HR support, senior advisors, handbook tools, and help with compliance matters and documents like SPDs and ERISA plan materials.

"Plans don't run themselves. Our role is to make sure the plan works the way it's supposed to — not just when it's purchased, but every day after."

 CARMEL BAY GROUP INSURANCE 

From Our Clients

What our clients are saying

★★★★★

Amber R.

Google Review

Michael is wonderful. His quick responses to any questions I may have had were answered in a timely and professional manner. I am so happy I am not just a name on a roster. They care about their clients and it shows!

★★★★★

Daphane D.

Google Review

James Greco has been our insurance agent for over 30 years. He has provided us with exceptional service — very meticulous and hard-working and never drops the ball.

★★★★★

Vanessa H.

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James Greco and his team have been an invaluable asset to our business. I have relied heavily on their knowledge, integrity, and responsiveness — and they’ve helped us streamline our HR processes.

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