Northern California
The Northern California region encompasses 48 counties and stretches from the California-Oregon border south to Monterey, Kings, Tulare, and Inyo counties in Central California. The staff assists brokers with client presentations and group enrollments as well as underwriting, compliance, and day-to-day account management issues.

Jim Pippins
Regional Vice President
Jim Pippins has 20+ years of experience in the health insurance industry. He oversees a region with 48 counties stretching from the California-Oregon border south to Central California.
Jim joined Word & Brown as a Broker Service Representative in 2007. He earned multiple promotions while building and managing an Elite Partner book of business, supporting enrollments region-wide, and expanding key broker and agency relationships. He became Regional Vice President in 2022.
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Regional Sales Managers
Your Regional Sales Manager is available whenever you need assistance from Word & Brown. Your RSM works every day across your region to help ensure your success. Whether your focus is Small Group, Large Group, or a combination, your RSM is committed to providing client service, sales, and enrollment support.
Inside Sales Representatives

Kay Beranek
Senior Inside Sales Representative