GORST & COMPASS INSURANCE
Headquarters: Chatsworth, CA
Number of offices: 3
Leadership: Mike Heagerty, chairman and CEO; Bryan Clark, president
In 1968, Harry W. Gorst established his eponymous company to underwrite risks for personal article floaters. Half a decade later, Gorst acquired Compass Insurance, which contributed to the firm’s commercial auto line; in 1996, Compass became the wholesale brokerage division, while Harry W. Gorst Company continued to serve as the underwriting authority. The company recently rebranded as Gorst & Compass Insurance, focusing on growing its E&S lines and catering to clients across the West.
