La Jolla Professional Insurance Associates, Inc. is one of the 170 (and growing) affiliates of Professional Insurance Associates, San Carlos, California. As such, we are part of one of the largest insurance agencies in California.

Bill Ritman, CPCU, CLU, ChFC

Bill Ritman is the President of La Jolla Professional Insurance Associates.

Bill started his professional insurance career in 1970 after graduating from Fordham University (New York City) with a degree in Economics. Bill holds the

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professional insurance designations of CLU (Chartered Life Underwriter), ChFC (Chartered Financial Consultant) and CPCU (Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter). Each designation was earned only after passing a series of national examinations. In addition to his career as insurance agent and broker, Bill has been an instructor for continuing education classes for other agents.

Bill is a member of the San Diego Chapter of CPCU. He is also a member of the San Diego Fordham club, where he is a past president. He is also the past president of the Central Arizona CPCU chapter and a former National Committeeman for CPCU.

Tanya L. Pepin

Tanya is a full-time property and casualty insurance agent at La Jolla Professional Insurance Associates. She started in the insurance business with GEICO and she brings her knowledge of the auto insurance market to the agency. Currently, she is also pursuing a degree at Grossmont College. When not actively studying or working, Tanya enjoys spending time with her family, reading, dancing and traveling.

Toni Drenon

Toni is our newest associate. She brings tremendous experience with her to the agency. Formerly, she was an associate with a Pacific Beach Mercury Insurance Agency and she has much experience with Mercury. Toni is well versed in Auto Insurance and is able to seek out the best available offer especially for hard to place applicants. Toni also is a US Air Force veteran having spent 4 years in the service of our country. In addition to her employment here, she is also a full-time student.






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