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James Nichols

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Insurance Sales Representative - Bankers Life and Casualty Company
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(951) 393-2405(951) 393-2405
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James NicholsInsurance Sales Representative, Sherman Oaks, CA

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Meet James Nichols
Personal Business Philosophy
I’m dedicated to helping my clients protect their financial security as they prepare for retirement. I hold myself to the highest level of personal and professional integrity and promise only to recommend insurance product solutions that are in my client’s best interests.
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CA
CA License: 4372105
professional background
Joined Bankers Life in 2025

James Nichols, Bankers Life Agent in Sherman Oaks, CA

Closed - Opens at 9:00 AM
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Office Phone:
(818) 885-3800(818) 885-3800
Direct Phone:
(951) 393-2405(951) 393-2405
Cell Phone:
(408) 309-4036(408) 309-4036
james.nichols@bankerslife.com
Branch Info
5805 Sepulveda Blvd
Ste 800
Sherman Oaks, CA 91411
US
Hours
Day of the WeekHours
Monday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Products & Services Offered in Sherman Oaks, CA

  • Life Insurance

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Reviews

Customer Reviews for Sherman Oaks, CA

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(93 Reviews)
  • Arlene F.
    July 10, 2025
    5.0 out of 5.0
    Rating 5.0full star ratingfull star ratingfull star ratingfull star ratingfull star rating
    GOOD CUSTOMEER SERVICE, FEELS LIKE FAMILY
    GOOD CUSTOMEER SERVICE, FEELS LIKE FAMILY
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  • Tessie Z.
    July 10, 2025
    5.0 out of 5.0
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    Excellent
    Excellent
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  • Jason C.
    July 9, 2025
    4.0 out of 5.0
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    Bankers life is a great company with amazing leaders like Farshad. Bankers is a very generous company and I would recommend it to anyone. The only reason I gave a 4 stars instead of 5 stars is the process of pended business is long with no direct access to underwriting or information without going through the BOA. Paramed.com is the cause many of those delays.The process is a bit cumbersome. Overall it is a great comapny with lots of oportunity.
    Bankers life is a great company with amazing leaders like Farshad. Bankers is a very generous company and I would recommend it to anyone. The only reason I gave a 4 stars instead of 5 stars is the process of pended business is long with no direct access to underwriting or information without going through the BOA. Paramed.com is the cause many of those delays.The process is a bit cumbersome. Overall it is a great comapny with lots of oportunity.
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  • Margaret W
    June 19, 2025
    5.0 out of 5.0
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    Dariush was so professional and very sincere, which eased my hesitancy about discussing long-term care. He explained it very simply and then supported the basic ideas with meaningful detail.
    I am so glad at having applied for it—my family and I feel as if we have checked off another box toward protecting our financial futures.
    Dariush was so professional and very sincere, which eased my hesitancy about discussing long-term care. He explained it very simply and then supported the basic ideas with meaningful detail.
    I am so glad at having applied for it—my family and I feel as if we have checked off another box toward protecting our financial futures.
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  • Rosa G
    April 8, 2025
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    Always helpful..
    Always helpful..
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  • Allison C
    March 28, 2025
    5.0 out of 5.0
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    Excellent customer service.
    Very humble person.Would refer him anytime
    Excellent customer service.
    Very humble person.Would refer him anytime
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  • Allison C
    March 25, 2025
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    Excellent customer service.
    Very humble person
    Excellent customer service.
    Very humble person
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  • Marshall T
    March 12, 2025
    5.0 out of 5.0
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    Best agent I ever had
    Best agent I ever had
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  • Dariush S.
    January 10, 2025
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    I have had the privilege of working with Bankers Life in Los Angeles for over 10 years, and it has truly been one of the best decisions of my life. I am passionate about our Long-Term Care program, which I not only have for myself and my family but also offer to countless clients to help protect their assets and secure their future. The satisfaction of knowing I’ve helped so many people plan for the unexpected is incredibly rewarding.
    What makes my work even more fulfilling is the trust my clients place in me. Their appreciation for the service I provide often leads to referrals, which has been a true blessing. In addition to the personal satisfaction, Bankers Life rewards us for our hard work with bonuses, vacation trips, and much more.
    I am proud to be part of our Los Angeles office, one of the top offices in the country. This success is a direct result of the strong and selfless leadership of Farshad Asl, an internationally recognized motivational speaker, author, and leadership coach. His guidance and mentorship inspire us all to give our best.
    I’m incredibly grateful to be part of such a dedicated team, helping people protect their futures and achieve peace of mind.
    I have had the privilege of working with Bankers Life in Los Angeles for over 10 years, and it has truly been one of the best decisions of my life. I am passionate about our Long-Term Care program, which I not only have for myself and my family but also offer to countless clients to help protect their assets and secure their future. The satisfaction of knowing I’ve helped so many people plan for the unexpected is incredibly rewarding.
    What makes my work even more fulfilling is the trust my clients place in me. Their appreciation for the service I provide often leads to referrals, which has been a true blessing. In addition to the personal satisfaction, Bankers Life rewards us for our hard work with bonuses, vacation trips, and much more.
    I am proud to be part of our Los Angeles office, one of the top offices in the country. This success is a direct result of the strong and selfless leadership of Farshad Asl, an internationally recognized motivational speaker, author, and leadership coach. His guidance and mentorship inspire us all to give our best.
    I’m incredibly grateful to be part of such a dedicated team, helping people protect their futures and achieve peace of mind.
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  • Jguadalupe R
    January 8, 2025
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    The help they gave us was great.
    The help they gave us was great.
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  • Daniel D
    December 25, 2024
    5.0 out of 5.0
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    Thank you Shimon Brosihsky for your time and effort. Appreciate your dedication and professionalism.
    Not only are you a great agent but a a great friend as well.
    Always good to talk with you.
    Have a blessed Christ Day and GOD BLESS you and yours.
    Thank you Shimon Brosihsky for your time and effort. Appreciate your dedication and professionalism.
    Not only are you a great agent but a a great friend as well.
    Always good to talk with you.
    Have a blessed Christ Day and GOD BLESS you and yours.
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  • Armand M
    November 19, 2024
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    She is very knowledgeable and patient
    She is very knowledgeable and patient
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  • Jahanshah J
    November 5, 2024
    5.0 out of 5.0
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    I have been involved with insurance as an agent off & on for 30 years. I know how agents work. This December, I turned 65, and going through the changes that are required is tedious and could be misleading. I called upon Veronique because briefly, I saw how she treated her clients as a co-worker. It was amazing and would go out of her way to help them even if there was no benefit to her. Her ethics, affection for her clients, knowledge of industry & policies, & her calm demeanor are admirable.
    I have been involved with insurance as an agent off & on for 30 years. I know how agents work. This December, I turned 65, and going through the changes that are required is tedious and could be misleading. I called upon Veronique because briefly, I saw how she treated her clients as a co-worker. It was amazing and would go out of her way to help them even if there was no benefit to her. Her ethics, affection for her clients, knowledge of industry & policies, & her calm demeanor are admirable.
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  • Anna G
    October 31, 2024
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    Thank you for the information on everything!! Thank you
    Thank you for the information on everything!! Thank you
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  • Ted S
    October 28, 2024
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    Great
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  • Victor M
    October 16, 2024
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    I'm very pleased with the long term care policy from BankersLife (although I really hope not to use it).
    I'm very pleased with the long term care policy from BankersLife (although I really hope not to use it).
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  • Patty K.
    October 10, 2024
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    Excellent customer service
    Excellent customer service
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  • Christine S.
    October 9, 2024
    5.0 out of 5.0
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    Great customer service.
    Great customer service.
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  • Michael K.
    October 9, 2024
    5.0 out of 5.0
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    Awesome place to work. They give you all the tools necessary to succeed. You need to actually complete the leg work. What you put into it is what you will get out of it. Don’t forget they will not do the work for you! You need to do that part.
    Awesome place to work. They give you all the tools necessary to succeed. You need to actually complete the leg work. What you put into it is what you will get out of it. Don’t forget they will not do the work for you! You need to do that part.
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  • Jacquelin C
    July 31, 2024
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    Very thorough and happy to explain what I needed clarification on. Willing to spend the time necessary. Very kind.
    Very thorough and happy to explain what I needed clarification on. Willing to spend the time necessary. Very kind.
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