Binney, Chase & Van Horne

Binney, Chase & Van Horne, Inc., was originally founded in 1930 and has been continuously serving Southern California since that time. The two current owners are sons of founders, which makes Binney, Chase & Van Horne a second generation family business. Our agency has continued to grow over the years. This growth has been the result of our commitment to customer service; our goal is to meet your insurance needs. We promise you, our customer, the highest quality insurance protection at the most competitive price.

As and independent agent/broker, we will evaluate your specific needs to find the company that will give you the best value for your dollar. We represent only those companies that have achieved a high enough industry rating to meet our standards, offer superior products and claims services, and do all of this at the best price.

Another reason to do business with Binney, Chase & Van Horne is the insurance companies we represent. We write policies for many of the finest insurance companies in the area. Based on the type of business you do and the strengths of our insurance carriers, we can match your family and business with the right insurance company for the job. Together with the unmatched personal service of Binney, Chase & Van Horne and the right insurance company, you have an unbeatable combination.

Our Dedicated Staff

The key to Binney, Chase & Van Horne's success is do to its dedicated staff. Our goal is providing service not only when we set up your policies, but making sure that you have excellent service when you need to file a claim.

Even though our clients number in the hundreds, and even though we are now on the internet, our staff takes pride in providing the same old fashioned personal serviced that has been a hallmark of our company for over 70 years.

Give us a call at any time to discuss your insurance situation. Our entire team is ready to serve you!

About the People of Binney, Chase & Van Horne
Arnold Binney was born in and grew up in Los Angeles when there was no smog and less freeways. He studied Law and Insurance at Claremont McKenna College and graduated in 1951 with a BA degree.	Arnold Binney
Arnold attended Stanford Law School in 1951 to 1952. He completed his military service in the U.S. Air Force between 1952 and 1954. Arnold joined his father's insurance agency in 1956, took it over later. In 1964 Arnold married Judy Hornback, and moved to Pasadena the same year. Arnold remembers that "there were only two good restaurants in Pasadena those days." Arnold and Judy have three children and two grandchildren. His hobbies are playing bridge, the stock market and painting. (several of Arnold's works are on display in the office). "While I have my hobbies and an active social life, my main interest is keeping our customers properly insured. It brings me great satisfaction knowing that my work is providing value to businesses and security for families."

Bruce Newsom

Bruce Newsom is a native of Pasadena, attended attended Pasadena City College, and then on to Cal. State University. While growing up Bruce didn't plan to enter the family business.

However, shortly after college, his father asked if he wanted to give this business a try. "Soon I became hooked on the daily challenges posed by an-ever changing work environment and differing client needs." Bruce took over the agency from his father in 1990.

Married 1986, Bruce and his wife Kim have two sons, Dylan & Chad. Bruce enjoys skiing and playing baseball. He gets great satisfaction working with with youth, over the last ten years; coaching little league baseball, AYSO soccer and leading his local Christian youth club.

In 1992, Arnold and Bruce merged their two corporations, LeCount & Newsom and Binney, Chase & Van Horne. (Bruce's father purchased his agency from Louis LeCount in 1952, who started the agency about 1940.)

"I enjoy the insurance business. It gives me an opportunity to help meet needs and to solve problems that people bring to our agency seeking our assistance. I like to think of our agency as an extension of our clients' own staff, serving as their risk management department."