NARVER - Key Persons


Ana Gonzalez

Ana Gonzalez joined Narver Insurance in 1995, left for a year, and then rejoined the agency in 2013. She has held various positions within the agency from File Clerk to Account Executive in Private Client Services. With 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, Ana has a wealth of knowledge in risk management needs. Ana works continuously to provide exceptional customer service and leads the Private Client Services team. She is dedicated to providing excellent service through ongoing education, seminars, and daily interactions with clients.

Annie Hu

Job Titles:
  • Account Executive for Professional Liability
Annie Hu serves as an Account Executive for Professional Liability. She joined Narver Insurance in 2002 and has held various positions within the agency from Underwriting Clerk to Account Executive in the Professional Liability Department. Prior to her employment with Narver Insurance, Annie worked for Met Life as Branch Administrator. She has over 25 years of insurance industry experience, focusing on customer service, underwriting, and sales. Annie earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from California State University, Los Angeles. She is currently pursuing a Registered Professional Liability Underwriter (RPLU) designation.

June Samarin

June Samarin has over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, working for insurance carriers as well as retail brokers. She began in the industry as a Commercial Lines Rater for an insurance carrier and grew in the business. June obtained her Certified Insurance Consultant (CIC) designation in 2002 and continues to complete ongoing updates in education to maintain this designation. June joined Narver Insurance in 2008 as a Commercial Lines Account Manger and has worked in that capacity since then. She enjoys working with her team and training new employees as well as sharing her knowledge in the industry with her colleagues.

Leea Banda

Leea Banda joined Narver Insurance in early 2014. She serves as a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant for the agency and is responsible for the overall front office activities, including greeting guests and clients, answering the telephones in addition to many other duties. She is also in charge of all company travel arrangements. Leea earned a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from ITT Technical Institute.

Richard Lovejoy - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Founder
Richard Lovejoy Narver was born on May 14, 1923 in Los Angeles, California to Alice Vida Lovejoy and David Lee Narver. He grew up in Beverly Hills. While at Beverly Hills High School he participated in the school's swimming and water polo teams, winning a C.I.F. meet race in May of 1941. In the fall of 1941 he entered Stanford University, joining the freshman swimming and water polo teams in 1942. Spring of 1943 he enlisted in the Navy, and he spent the war years in the Pacific as a medic on board a Medium Landing Ship. After the war he returns to Stanford University where he again was a member of the water polo and swimming teams. He graduated in June of 1949 with a B.A. in Business Administration.

Samantha Chung Ogura - EVP

Job Titles:
  • Executive Vice President
Samantha Ogura serves as Executive Vice President for Narver Insurance, managing and overseeing all operations functions, including accounting, marketing, and sales. Samantha began her career with Narver Insurance in 2003. She has held several leadership positions within the organization prior to her current position as Executive Vice President, including Business Manager and Director of Human Resources. Her ability to keep Narver Insurance operating efficiently has contributed greatly to its success. Samantha holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from University of California, San Diego. She is serving a second term as Treasurer of the Southern California Chapter of CAPROS.

Wesley G. Hampton - President

Job Titles:
  • President
As President of Narver Insurance, Wesley Hampton is an innovative insurance professional with over 30 years of senior management experience. Since joining Narver Insurance in 1982, Wesley has built the agency into one of the largest independent brokerages for Lawyers' Professional Liability Insurance in the Western United States. With one of the largest and most experienced Lawyers' Professional Liability staff in the country, Wesley has established and maintained the marketing and positioning strategies that have resulted in consistent and profitable growth. Wesley is a graduate of Stanford University where he received a Bachelor's Degree in both Biology and Anthropology. He went on to earn a Master's Degree in International Trade from the University of Southern California. Wesley's professional affiliations include membership in the Professional Liability Underwriting Society, the Western Insurance Agents Association, and The Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers. Wesley Hampton, President of Narver Insurance, joined the firm in 1982 and throughout the intervening years has been instrumental in the expansion of the services we provide. Currently, we serve the insurance needs of the legal community with all insurance services relating to Lawyers Professional Liability, Workers' Compensation, Directors and Officers Liability, Office Packages, Group Benefits, Employment Practices Liability, and Bonds.

Yien Corathers

Job Titles:
  • Account Manager for Commercial Lines
Yien Corathers serves as an Account Manager for Commercial Lines. She joined Narver Insurance in 2007 and is responsible for servicing all aspects of Commercial Lines accounts as well as developing new business and account rounding. Yien has over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry. She attended Ambassador College in Pasadena, CA and Cal State University, Los Angeles.