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.
PHONE:800.255.9673 x6416
Main Campus
701 South Parker
Suite 8000
Orange, California 92868
Phone: 800.255.9673
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.

Patricia Rodriguez
Regional Sales Manager
Inside Sales Representatives

Kay Beranek
Senior Inside Sales Representative

Rebecca Ebrahimi
Inside Sales Representative