VCBA salutes Greg & Gail Tasto, State Farm



Greg & Gail Tasto, local State Farm agents.

This week I had the opportunity to sit down with one of our VCBA partners, Greg Tasto, from State Farm.  He taught me about the insurance business!  It was immediately apparent to me that this was more than just a job for Tasto; this was his passion!  He has been in the State Farm Insurance business for over 40 years.  He said, “I am lucky to have found my niche; I love my business.”

State Farm is the largest property and casualty insurance provider in the United States.  Something unique about State Farm is that it is owned by the policy holders, who can receive dividends at the end of each year if the company is profitable.  The driving habits of the policy holders also directly influence all auto policy holders’ premiums.  For example, this year during the Covid-19 pandemic fewer people were driving and there were less accidents, thus affecting claims.  These lower costs for the company resulted in lower premiums and higher dividends for the policy holders, who loved this because they shared in the benefit.  There are actually only two major companies in the United States, that he is aware of, that offer the policy holder’s dividends.  

One of the benefits of having Tasto as a State Farm agent is that he is there for his clients, and he lives right here in Valley Center.  He writes up policies on home, auto and life insurance.  He is very hands-on and makes sure your needs are met.  His goal is to keep all his customers happy!  Tasto said, “My number one priority is honesty, and taking care of my customers.”

Tasto also pointed out that many Californians often do not have earthquake insurance.  It is very important to note that in the event of an earthquake your home insurance policy does not automatically cover your home (possibly your largest financial investment).  In the past many Californians had looked into policies for earthquake damage but found them financially out of reach.  Tasto says the price for earthquake insurance has been drastically reduced.  

Greg Tasto graduated from the University of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio.  He worked two years with Western Electric, ATT.  He also worked for National Cash Register NCR in Rancho Bernardo.

You may find Tasto out on the back 9 at Woods Valley Golf Course.  He was actually a Pro golfer for five years.  Tasto and his wife, Gail, live here in Valley Center and are members of St. Stephen Catholic Church. Between the two they have five children and four grandchildren.

If you would like more information about State Farm or to get a free, no-obligation quote from Greg Tasto, give him a call at 858-495-1800. 

To learn more about the Valley Center Business Association, click here. 

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