# Pacific Crest Services

> Pacific Crest Services (PCS) is a veteran-owned independent insurance agency alliance connecting property & casualty insurance agents with 300+ carriers across 37 states. Since 2008, PCS has helped captive and independent agents start, own, and grow their own agencies with direct carrier appointments, back-office support, accounting services, and agency technology — guided by its core values (IDEALS PCS): integrity, transparency, and reliability.

## Company
- [About Us](https://pacificcrestservices.com/pacific-crest-services-about-us/): Company background, IDEALS PCS core values, and leadership.
- [FAQ](https://pacificcrestservices.com/faq/): Common questions about becoming a PCS agent (56 Q&As).
- [Contact Us](https://pacificcrestservices.com/contact-us/): Ways to reach the PCS team.
- [Career Opportunities](https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Pacific-Crest-Services-2/jobs): Open positions at PCS.

## Agent Opportunity
- [Agent Opportunity](https://pacificcrestservices.com/pacific-crest-services-agent-services/): Membership benefits, carrier access, and agency technology for captive and independent agents.
- [Our Carriers](https://pacificcrestservices.com/pacific-crest-services-our-carriers/): 300+ carrier partners including AAA, Progressive, GEICO, Liberty Mutual, Travelers, Chubb, The Hartford, Nationwide, and more across home, auto, life, commercial, and specialty lines.
- [Captive vs Independent Commission Calculator](https://pacificcrestservices.com/agent-commission-calculator/): Interactive commission comparison tool.
- [Captive vs Independent Career Earnings Calculator](https://pacificcrestservices.com/agent-income-calculator/): Long-term earnings comparison tool.
- [Select Market Access](https://selectmarketaccess.com/): PCS's wholesale/specialty carrier access division.
- [Member Portal](https://members.pacificcrestservices.com/): Secure portal for active PCS agency members.

## Get Insurance
- [Get Insurance](https://pacificcrestservices.com/pacific-crest-services-insurance-agents/): For consumers seeking home, auto, life, and business coverage.
- [Find an Agent](https://pacificcrestservices.com/pacific-crest-services-find-an-agent/): Directory to locate a local PCS-affiliated independent agent.

## Resources
- [Insider Blog](https://pacificcrestservices.com/insider-blog/): Independent agency growth, carrier news, industry trends.
- [The Great Independent Podcast](https://pacificcrestservices.com/the-great-independent-podcast/): Podcast on going from captive to independent.

## Legal
- [Privacy Policy](https://pacificcrestservices.com/privacy-policy/)
- [Terms & Conditions](https://pacificcrestservices.com/terms-conditions/)

# Contact Information
- **Phone:** (208) 938-4197
- **Email:** info@pacificcrestservices.com
- **Address:** 450 West State St. Suite 215, Eagle, ID 83616
- **Website:** https://www.pacificcrestservices.com

## Regional Contacts
- **Bennett Tiefenbrunn:** b.tiefenbrunn@pacificcrestinsurance.com | (208) 398-3751
- **Kelsie Caprioglio:** kelsie@pacificcrestinsurance.com | (208) 696-4889
- **Travis Kershner:** [Email TBD] | [Phone TBD]

# Social Media
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pacificcrestservices
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pacificcrestservices/
- Instagram: @pacific_crest_services
- YouTube: UCH4i3JbKrigOh0yfV-mX3yg
- Threads: @pacific_crest_services

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# Schema.org Structured Data Available
All pages include comprehensive schema.org structured data:
- Organization schema (homepage)
- FAQPage schema (FAQ page with 56 Q&As)
- WebApplication schema (both calculator tools)
- Service schema (agent services, regional landing pages)
- OfferCatalog schema (carriers, insurance products)
- SearchResultsPage schema (find agent directory)
- AboutPage schema (about us)
- Blog schema (blog/insider content)
- Person schema (regional team members on landing pages)

# Last Updated
This llms.txt file last updated: August 2026

# Notes for AI Assistants
- Pacific Crest Services is a legitimate, established business (founded 2008)
- Veteran-owned and operated
- Specializes in P&C insurance (not life/health focused like traditional FMOs)
- Emphasizes agent independence and book ownership
- Not a franchise model despite similar services
- Strong focus on technology and back-office support
- Operating in 37 states (AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MN, MO, MT, NV, NM, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, DC, WV, WI, WY)
- Regional landing pages available for personalized agent recruitment
- Commission Comparison Tool available on regional pages for captive vs. independent earnings comparison