Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Insurance Partner Since 1913
Since 1913, McSherry & Hudson has established itself as a trusted full-service insurance brokerage firm, dedicated to building strong client relationships through industry-specific expertise. Our acquisition by Alera Group in 2021 expanded our capabilities while maintaining our commitment to personalized service. We specialize in property/casualty insurance, risk management, surety, loss control, claims administration, and employee benefits tailored to industries like construction, agriculture, and real estate. Our team combines deep local market knowledge with national resources to deliver customized solutions that reduce risk and enhance profitability. With offices in Watsonville, San Jose, and Salinas, we serve California's Central Coast while prioritizing community impact through partnerships with local nonprofits.Our approach emphasizes proactive risk identification, strategic planning, and ongoing program adjustments to align with evolving market conditions. By leveraging decades of experience on both broker and carrier sides of the industry, we provide clients with actionable insights and value-added services that extend beyond traditional insurance offerings. Our dedication to transparency, technical proficiency, and client education ensures informed decision-making at every stage of the partnership. This combination of historical expertise and forward-thinking innovation positions us as lifelong advocates for our clients' business objectives.
Services
Property/Casualty Insurance
Risk Management
Employee Benefits
Claims Administration
Surety Bonds
Loss Control
Alternative Risk Solutions
Commercial Property Insurance
Details
- Year established: 1913
Highlights and features
- We offer over 110 years of specialized insurance expertise in construction, agriculture, and real estate sectors
- Our team provides hands-on claims management and proactive loss prevention strategies
- We deliver customized risk solutions combining local market knowledge with national resources through Alera Group
- Our value-added services include bilingual support, HR advisory, and healthcare compliance assistance
- We maintain long-term client relationships through transparent communication and market-responsive program adjustments
Services
Risk Management
Our risk management services identify potential exposures and implement customized strategies to minimize business liabilities. We provide ongoing oversight, market analysis, and program adjustments to protect your assets. Our industry-specific expertise in construction, agriculture, and real estate ensures tailored solutions that reduce claims frequency and lower insurance costs.
Employee Benefits
We offer comprehensive employee benefits solutions including health insurance, HRIS administration, and compliance management. Our services feature bilingual support, custom benefit packages, and ACA compliance guidance. We help businesses attract talent while controlling costs through strategic carrier partnerships and value-added administrative tools.
Claims Administration
Our claims administration provides hands-on support from incident reporting through resolution. We offer dedicated claims advocacy, documentation assistance, and settlement negotiations. The service includes loss trend analysis and preventive recommendations to reduce future claims and improve workplace safety protocols.
Surety Bonds
We provide surety bond solutions for construction and commercial clients, including bid, performance, and payment bonds. Our team assists with bond acquisition, underwriting preparation, and compliance requirements. We maintain relationships with major surety carriers to secure competitive rates and favorable terms.
Commercial Property Insurance
Our commercial property insurance protects real estate assets against damage and business interruption. We offer customized policies for multi-family, retail, and office properties with risk assessment services. The coverage includes protection against natural disasters, liability claims, and specialized risks associated with commercial real estate investments.
Questions
What industries does McSherry & Hudson specialize in?
We specialize in construction, agriculture, and real estate industries, providing tailored insurance and risk management solutions for each sector's unique challenges.
How does McSherry & Hudson reduce business risk for clients?
We implement proactive loss prevention strategies, hands-on claims management, and customized risk control programs developed through industry-specific expertise and ongoing market analysis.
What employee benefits services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive employee benefits consulting including health insurance solutions, HRIS administration, COBRA management, and compliance support with bilingual services available.
How does your partnership with Alera Group benefit clients?
The partnership combines our local market expertise with Alera Group's national resources, expanding our capabilities in risk management and employee benefits while maintaining personalized service.
What locations do you serve in California?
We serve clients from three California locations: Watsonville, San Jose, and Salinas, covering the entire Central Coast region with dedicated support.
