Our History

A. Francois Derendinger Insurance Agency, Inc. has a 45-year history of service to individuals, businesses, and community. A firm commitment to impeccable customer service has contributed to the Agency's flawless reputation over two generations.

Timeline

1959

A Francois Derendinger founded his Insurance Agency in the heart of Santa Clara Valley, California (Silicon Valley) in the late 50's. As founding father, Francois began his business with a simple vision and profound concept. Francois' goal was to provide his customers with an unparalleled level of personalized service while customizing services to his clients' needs.

Often described by his clients as a "True Gentleman" Francois approached each customer with respect and deference.  His desire was to provide such a complete level of satisfaction to his first customer that the second customer would be a referral. His old-world style of service and personal interest accomplished just that. One customer at a time, the Agency's business grew. He served new clients with the same attention and integrity as veteran clients. Providing "exceptional service", Francois offered his customers knowledge, integrity, and partnership. His clients' successes were personal. Francois earned a spotless reputation through his dedication to his customers, his personal ethics, and business skills. One loyal client referred another. Each new customer enjoyed Francois' complete attention. The name A. Francois Derendinger became synonymous with service, satisfaction, and integrity.

1972

Francois relocated his business to the heart of Silicon Valley. Establishing his business on Saratoga Avenue, Francois quickly immersed himself in the community he served. His clients were his neighbors. His clients' children attended school with his own growing sons. A strong family man, he became active in the community furthering his reputation and his client base.

1978

A. Francois Derendinger Insurance Agency, Inc was incorporated in 1978. A fully recognized and registered California Corporation, Francois made an important choice in 1978 during the incorporation process. He incorporated under his own name, Derendinger. Although not the easiest name to pronounce, Francois' pride in his work and respect for his clients encouraged him to keep the family name. By so doing, he continued to place his personal and family reputation on the line.  Francois takes his clients' business personally. Affixing his name to the corporation emphasized that philosophy.

1983

Francois' son, Marc, graduated from University of California at Berkeley.  Following his graduation, Marc began his career in Insurance with Equitable Life. He excelled within the organization during his two-year tenure with Equitable.

1985

Marc Derendinger's desire to provide the same level of personalized service taught him by his father compelled him to return to the Santa Clara Valley and join A. Francois Derendinger Insurance Agency, Inc. Marc's choice to join his father in business reflected his inherent desire to provide the highest level of personal service and integrity to the clients he served. Marc, too, lived and raised his family within the community he continues to serve.

2004

Currently CEO and President of A. Francois Derendinger Insurance Agency, Inc., Marc continues to lead the organization in growth while maintaining the 45-year history and tradition of the company. Customers continue to be referrals, and the business grows one referral at a time.

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