Shaw Insurance Services is a thriving independent insurance agency located in the small town of Anderson California. Incorporating in 1998, our agency has grown into one of the largest agencies in the north state. As an independent insurance agency, we are able to partner with the top insurance companies in the industry. This allows us to protect our client’s assets, with proper insurance coverage, from the finest carriers in the country. Our staff of licensed insurance professionals have an average of 20 + years of insurance experience. They understand the insurance marketplace and can quickly find solutions for your personal or business insurance needs. Our personal lines department will offer solutions to protect your home, auto, rental dwellings and recreational equipment. We will also make sure you have enough liability coverage to protect all of your assets.
ABOUT US
Get To Know Our Team
Meet The Shaw Insurance Team
Chris Harbour – President/Owner
License# OD98483
Chris joined Shaw Insurance Services in April of 2003. Prior to joining Shaw Insurance Services, Chris worked as a Territory Sales Representative for Anixter in Sacramento, CA.
A Northern California native, Chris attended Shasta High School in Redding, CA. After high school, Chris became a Wildcat and attended the University of Arizona where he received his B.A.
In 2007, Chris became C.F.O. and Partner of Shaw Insurance Services. Chris enjoys building relationships with his clients, advising them on potential exposures and creating cost effective insurance solutions to address those exposures.
In his free time, Chris enjoys golfing, water skiing, snow skiing, camping and fishing. However, Chris’ most enjoyable moments are spent with his wife Gina and their two children, Avery and Charlie.
Contact Chris At:
Direct: 530-365-2576
Office: 530-365-2576 Ext. 106
Fax: 530-365-8529
chris@shawinsservices.com
Cathy Lee – Office Manager/ Accounting/ Commercial Lines CSA
License# 0728132
Cathy began her insurance career in 1976 working as an Underwriter at an auto insurance carrier in Southern California. In 1985 she moved to Redding and in 1989 joined Shaw Insurance Services. She has managed Shaw Insurance for over 25 years while also servicing commercial lines accounts. She also handles all the accounting aspects associated with the agency. She is a licensed property and casualty broker with the California Department of Insurance and a Notary Public for the State of California. In her spare time she enjoys playing golf with her husband Brian and spending time with her six grandkids.
Contact Cathy At:
Direct: 530-365-2576
Office: 530-365-2576 Ext. 103
Fax: 530-365-8529
cathylee@shawinsservices.com
Natasha Dial – Personal Lines CSA
License# OC56650
Natasha Dial was born & raised in Shasta County and enjoys living in a close-knit community. She is married with 2 daughters and has 1 granddaughter. She enjoys spending time with family & friends especially around a campfire.
Her first insurance job came in 1998 at the Bell Agency owned by Grace & Kenneth Bell. When the Bell Agency was purchase by Shaw Insurance, she continued on with her standard of service. As Shaw’s primary Personal Lines servicing agent, she dedicated to fulfilling all her customers insurance needs.
Contact Natasha At:
Direct: 530-365-2576
Office: 530-365-2576 Ext. 101
Fax: 530-365-8529
natasha@shawinsservices.com
Virginia Jones – Commercial Lines CSA
License# 0728133
Virginia has 40 years’ experience working in the insurance industry. She began her career as an Underwriter for Viking Insurance Company, and moved to No. Calif in 1983 where she has worked on the Independent Agency side ever since. Her experience has been in personal, commercial & health insurance, however; she specializes in commercial insurance. In her free time she loves being outdoors gardening, walking her dog and being with her family.
Contact Virginia At:
Direct: 530-365-2576
Office: 530-365-2576 Ext. 104
Fax:530-365-8529
virginia@shawinsservices.com
Denise Traux – Personal Lines CSA
License# 0L45627
Denise joined Shaw Insurance Services in December 2018. Prior to joining Shaw Insurance Services, Denise worked for Williamson Insurance Agency in Redding, Ca.
Denise is a life-long resident of the Redding Area graduating from Pioneer High School. Denise has 2 children, Kevin and Thomas. Denise is a member of the National Federation of the Blind and enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, live concerts and is a fan of the Boston Red Sox.
Contact Denise At:
Direct: 530-365-2576
Office: 530-365-2576 Ext. 108
Fax:530-365-8529
License #0L45627
denise@shawinsservices.com
Tana Williamson – Personal Lines CSA
License# 0G27800
Tana has been in the insurance industry since 2008. She originally started at Williamson Insurance Agency as a personal lines agent. In December of 2018, Shaw Insurance Services purchased Williamson Insurance Agency and she was fortunate enough to join their team at that time.
Born and raised in Shasta Lake, Tana graduated from Central Valley High School. She started coaching cheerleading as a junior coach during her sophomore year of high school and continued for 18 years. She is currently taking a break and though she misses the athletes she coached, she is happy to be able to spend more time with her family.
Tana has one daughter who keeps her very busy with dance and gymnastics classes. In her free time, she loves to read and spend time with family and friends. Tana also enjoys traveling any chance she gets.
Contact Tana At:
Direct: 530-744-2115
Office: 530-365-2576 Ext. 109
Fax:530-365-8529
License #0G27800
tana@shawinsservices.com
Troy Porter – Personal Lines CSA
License# 0797612
Troy joined Shaw Insurance Services in December of 2018, after working for Williamson Insurance Agency in Redding, Ca. for 28 years.
Moving to Redding from Southern California as teen in 1971, Troy’s family settled in Palo Cedro. He graduated from Enterprise High School in 1977. During these years, Troy was active in 4-H and met many good friends (and future spouse) who he remains in contact still today.
Troy and his wife Melinda were married in 1979, and have two children, Steve and Carissa. After more than 20 years of being Foster Parents, he and Melinda have welcomed a number of foster children as part of their extended family, resulting in many great memories and lots of grandkids.
In his younger years, Troy played a lot of softball and golf. Now, he enjoys watching his many children/grandchildren grow up, playing fantasy baseball and football, and going to Dodger Stadium.
Contact Troy At:
Direct: 530-744-2116
Office: 530-365-2576 Ext. 110
Fax:530-365-8529
License #0797612
troy@shawinsservices.com
Carissa Fields – Producer
License #0D96853
Carissa began her insurance career in 2001; starting as a Customer Service Representative and moving into an Agent position in 2004. Since then, Carissa’s primary focus has been Commercial Insurance; allowing her to meet and build relationships with members of the business community. Taking the time to learn about her client’s businesses enables Carissa to better educate them on the most efficient way to protect the business they’ve built.
In 2018, Carissa joined Shaw Insurance Services as a Commercial Producer, where she continues to practice her goal of providing established and new business owners with coverages they need at premiums they deserve.
Outside of the office, you may bump into Carissa at local charity golf tournament. But Carissa mostly enjoys spending time with her four children, going to the lake, working in the yard, and watching a Dodgers game.
Contact Carissa At:
Direct: 530-561-3983
Office: 530-365-2576 Ext. 105
Fax:530-365-8529
License #0D96853
carissa@shawinsservices.com
Missy Grace – Commercial Account Manager
License# 0C80444
Missy Grace has been in the insurance industry throughout the past 20 years. She was born and raised in Eureka and started her first insurance job working around her high school and college classes. Upon graduating from Humboldt State University, she obtained her Property & Casualty license and became a Commercial Lines Account Manager, where she worked in Arcata for many years to follow.
She moved to the Redding area in 2011 and took some time off to be a stay-at-home mom to her two boys. Shortly after, Missy returned to the industry to continue her insurance career. She enjoys servicing her clients and assisting them in the best way possible. She is also very happy and grateful to be with Shaw Insurance Services!
In her free time, Missy loves spending time with her boys, family and friends. Some of her favorites are the lakes, rivers, beaches, fishing, kayaking, camping, skiing, concerts and traveling.
Contact Missy At:
Direct: 530-744-2120
Office: 530-365-2576 Ext. 107
Fax:530-365-8529
License #4088694
missy@shawinsservices.com
Kara Yowell – Commercial Account Manager
License# 0F17435
Kara started in the insurance industry in 2001, while still attending Central Valley High School. In 2006, she graduated from Shasta College, obtained her Property and Casualty License and became a Notary Public for the State of California. She moved from Personal Lines to Commercial Lines in 2008, and worked with many of her clients for over 15 years to service their insurance needs. In that time she made many enduring friendships with her clients.
In 2024, Kara joined the Shaw Insurance Services Team where she continues to provide excellent service to all of her new clients and looks forward to making new, long lasting connections.
Kara married her husband Michael, in 2005, and they have 2 sons, Dillon and Ollen. Outside of work Kara enjoys spending time with her family, camping, fishing, and reading. Oftentimes you can also find Kara displaying her various artwork at local galleries.
Contact Kara At:
530-708-6110
530-365-2576, Ext. 111
Fax:530-365-8529
License #0F17435
kara@shawinsservices.com
Melissa Castillo – Commercial Account Manager
License# 4088694
A Bay Area Native, Melissa moved up to Redding in the summer of 2012. She joined the insurance world in 2020. Melissa joined Shaw Insurance Services in April of 2024. Prior to joining Shaw Insurance Services, Melissa worked for other insurance offices in Personal Lines and Auto. She has transferred into Commercial Lines with Shaw Insurance and couldn’t be more excited getting to learn the Commercial side of Insurance and is grateful to be part of the Shaw Insurance team! She enjoys helping clients in meeting their insurance needs.
On her free time, Melissa enjoys the great outdoors Northern California has to offer. Hiking, fishing and off roading in her rig are her favorite activites along with spending time with her four amazing kids. Melissa is enjoying her newest addition to her family, her grandson Maverick.
Contact Melissa At:
Direct: 530-744-2120
530-365-2576, Ext. 107
Fax:530-365-8529
License #4088694
melissa@shawinsservices.com
Kayla Simi – Technical Assistant
Bio Coming Soon
Contact Kayla At:
Direct: 530-744-2119
530-365-2576, Ext. 100
Fax:530-365-8529
kayla@shawinsservices.com