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Office Hours

Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:30pm

Insurance Products Offered

Auto, Homeowners, Condo, Renters, Personal Articles, Business, Life, Health

Other Products

Banking, Annuities

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John Kistner

1401 San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94702-1023

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It’s almost year end! If you had plans to meet with your insurance agent this year and haven't done it yet, there is still time! It is always a good idea to make sure you have all your insurance and financial needs covered. We offer phone and in-person appointments.

Currently Online Quoting for auto insurance is temporarily unavailable. If you would like an auto insurance quote, please call/text or email us. My team and I are ready to help with all your insurance and financial needs.

My father’s name is Richard Kistner and in 1955, he became a State Farm Agent. This was long before computers and cellphones, so his business was primarily built through face to face interaction. Dad would meet families in their homes, making ‘night calls’ in their kitchens and living rooms. Eventually, he built and conducted business from an office of his own and this is the office I occupy today. I am proud to say that we have been helping families and businesses for 67 years.

My team consists of my sister Denise Lewis, and my nephew, Billy Lewis. Denise worked for our Dad until his retirement in June 1991, and joined my team when I was appointed in December of that year. Billy was hired in 2017, adding another generation of family to the business.

We have been privileged to help many of the same families of customers that Dad worked with. As their children and grandchildren have bought cars, homes, and businesses, we have been there to help. A lot has changed in how business gets done, but what has not changed is our commitment to helping our customers.

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It’s almost year end! If you had plans to meet with your insurance agent this year and haven't done it yet, there is still time! It is always a good idea to make sure you have all your insurance and financial needs covered. We offer phone and in-person appointments.

Currently Online Quoting for auto insurance is temporarily unavailable. If you would like an auto insurance quote, please call/text or email us. My team and I are ready to help with all your insurance and financial needs.

My father’s name is Richard Kistner and in 1955, he became a State Farm Agent. This was long before computers and cellphones, so his business was primarily built through face to face interaction. Dad would meet families in their homes, making ‘night calls’ in their kitchens and living rooms. Eventually, he built and conducted business from an office of his own and this is the office I occupy today. I am proud to say that we have been helping families and businesses for 67 years.

My team consists of my sister Denise Lewis, and my nephew, Billy Lewis. Denise worked for our Dad until his retirement in June 1991, and joined my team when I was appointed in December of that year. Billy was hired in 2017, adding another generation of family to the business.

We have been privileged to help many of the same families of customers that Dad worked with. As their children and grandchildren have bought cars, homes, and businesses, we have been there to help. A lot has changed in how business gets done, but what has not changed is our commitment to helping our customers.

Insurance Products Offered

Auto, Homeowners, Condo, Renters, Personal Articles, Business, Life, Health

Other Products

Banking, Annuities

Office Hours

Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:30pm

1401 San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94702-1023
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My mission is to be the Insurance Professional you know. Things occur during the course of life that we do not expect to happen. I design programs for individuals, families and business owners to minimize the financial impact of these accidental events.
Denise, Billy and I have 63 years combined insurance experience. Our State Farm customers choose us because of our products, but remain with us because of the personal attention we provide.
Denise Lewis State Farm Agent Team Member

Denise Lewis

Office Manager

Billy Lewis State Farm Agent Team Member

Billy Lewis

Customer Service Representative