A Legacy of Excellence

The Zanette family’s history in aviation began three generations ago. Major Ralph Zanette (Ret.) built a career in the U.S. Airforce and later as an airline pilot. He passed his love of flying to his son, Chris, who founded Zanette Aviation Insurance Service alongside Carla Zanette in 1989.

Our Values

Family

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As a family-led agency, we center close-knit relationships, beginning with our team. Weekly in-person meetings, bimonthly office lunches, visits from brokers’ babies—all of these go a long way in building the trust, camaraderie, and communication that result in strong teamwork.

These close-knit relationships extend to our clients, over a third of whom have been with us for a decade or longer. We’re invested in you and your success, whether that’s earning the ratings to transition to a more powerful aircraft, expanding your flight school operations, or flying PIC into retirement.


Customer Service

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Even as we evolve to meet the demands of the twenty-first century, we remain stubbornly committed to certain old-fashioned values. Chief among them is the belief that clients come first. It’s a value that drives us to go the extra mile.

While all insurance brokers advocate for their insureds, we strive to learn each client’s risks and exposure. This allows us to better advise the appropriate coverages to meet individual needs. Second, we shop each account to all major markets to confirm that we are able to find the most competitive option available. Finally, we analyze each quote for differences in policy form, training requirements, and other nuances before making our recommendation.


Thoroughness

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We believe in the importance of a job well done. We aim for accuracy, completeness, and availability. We’re your partners in insurance, staying in contact throughout the policy year to meet your needs.

Meet the Team

  • Carla Bottini Zanette

    PRESIDENT
    CA License #0B92846

  • Joe Zanette

    VICE PRESIDENT & INSURANCE BROKER, EMERGING TECHNOLOGY & COMPLEX RISK
    CA License #0I94859

  • Jenna Fry Cooper

    SENIOR INSURANCE BROKER
    CA License #0I86643

  • Brian Katko

    INSURANCE BROKER
    CA License #0M03105

  • Sergio Aguayo

    INSURANCE BROKER
    CA License #4525090

  • Braden Buchanan

    INSURANCE BROKER
    CA License #4404323

  • Jamila Sinlao Zanette

    OPERATIONS MANAGER

  • Carmel Hall

    ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE

  • Angelica Arde

    ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE