OUR STORY
About us.
Insurance can feel like unfamiliar terrain. We help people find a clearer way through it.

THE ORIGIN
From the Lares Valley to a clearer path.
Lares takes its name from the Lares Valley in Cusco, Peru. The region’s steep terrain, deep valleys and mountain paths inspired the identity of the company.
The mountains stand for stability and direction: a way to make sense of difficult terrain and keep moving with intention. That idea shapes our approach to insurance.
THE IDEA, PUT TO WORK
Insurance is fragmented. Your experience shouldn’t be.
We combine independent market access, clear explanations and a digital-first process with responsive human service. We handle the shopping and placement work; you stay informed and in control of the decision.
INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENCY
YOUR AGENT
Joshua R. Castillo
Principal | Independent Insurance Agent
Joshua is the licensed independent insurance agent behind Lares. He brings human judgment to the digital process: asking the right questions, reviewing available options and explaining what the details mean.
CA Insurance License #4491746
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