Built for the New Era of Insurance. Powered by AI and Smart Technology.
Built for the New Era of Insurance.
Powered by AI and Smart Technology.
Who we are at Bamboo Insurance
We believe insurance should work at the speed of real life. Bamboo was built to close the gaps left by legacy insurance, combining carrier-grade underwriting expertise, sophisticated risk selection, and modern technology architecture, to deliver protection that’s faster, clearer, and more reliable when it matters most.
We don’t just write policies, we create confidence by making smarter coverage decisions and removing unnecessary friction at every step. Our technology-enabled, underwriting-first model combines human expertise with advanced analytics and automation to drive faster decisions and more consistent risk outcomes.
As the property value chain evolves and risk complexity accelerates, from weather volatility to shifting regulation, Bamboo was purpose-built to adapt. Our platform tightly manages risk selection and placement, enabling more precise pricing, disciplined aggregation control, and more predictable portfolio outcomes for both policyholders and our capacity partners.
We understand that insurance protects more than four walls – it protects your home, your loved ones, and everything you’ve built. Bamboo combines underwriting expertise, AI and modern technology, and thoughtful design to streamline your quote, personalize your policy, and help ensure you’re fully protected. We help you face life’s “what ifs” with confidence and peace of mind.
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Our history
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2023
What Bamboo stands for
Our Mission
To deliver a faster, smarter insurance experience where underwriting excellence, exceptional growth, and operational efficiency co-exist and reinforce one another. We leverage data, AI, and modern technology to create long-term value for policyholders, underwriting partners, and distribution partners.
Our Vision
To be the most trusted underwriting-first platform for modern property insurance, where AI-powered technology, data-driven underwriting and a diversified capacity ecosystem work together to deliver resilient performance and long-term growth.
What we value and how you’ll feel it
What we value and
how you’ll feel it
Integrity
We value honesty and hold ourselves accountable for being trustworthy.
Collaboration
We embrace teamwork and diverse perspectives knowing it makes us stronger.
Agility
We move quickly with a willingness to ‘try new thing’s in the name of progress.
Grit
Where perseverance meets passion; we go beyond what’s expected to achieve results.
Our trusted partners
Our leadership team
John
Chu
Chief Executive Officer
Carleen
Driscoll
Taylor
Mobley
Tim
Tuller
Brian
Suzuki
Charles
Brooks
Frequently asked questions
What is Bamboo Insurance?
Bamboo Ide8 Insurance Services, LLC ("Bamboo Insurance") is a licensed Managing General Agency (MGA) that offers property-casualty insurance products.
What states is Bamboo Insurance available in?
Bamboo Insurance currently offers homeowners insurance in California and Texas. Bamboo Insurance's internal insurance agency also works with a network of carrier partners that may provide additional insurance options outside those states. Availability varies depending on product and location.
Who underwrites Bamboo Insurance's policies?
Bamboo Insurance partners with multiple, diversified insurance carriers to deliver reliable, well-capitalized homeowners insurance for our policyholders.
What makes Bamboo Insurance different from a traditional home insurer?
Bamboo Insurance combines insurance expertise with data and modern technology to support homeowners insurance quoting and underwriting. Our platform is designed to help insurance professionals evaluate properties efficiently and provide our customers with clearer, faster answers.
Is Bamboo Insurance BBB accredited, and what is its BBB rating?
Yes. Bamboo Insurance has been accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) since December 2025 and holds an A+ rating as of August 2026.
When was Bamboo Insurance founded?
Bamboo Insurance was founded in 2017. Since then, Bamboo Insurance has focused on using data and insurance expertise to make homeowners insurance quoting and underwriting more efficient.
Where is Bamboo Insurance headquartered?
Bamboo Insurance is headquartered in Midvale, Utah, with team members supporting policyholders and agents across the country.
Bamboo blog & press
Keeping you connected is what we do.
Bamboo Insurance Named to the Inc. 5000 for the Fourth Year in a Row
We are proud to share that Bamboo Insurance has once again been named to the
Bamboo Insurance Earns Seven 2026 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence & Industry Award
Employee-driven recognition underscores Bamboo’s commitment to innovation, leadership, professional development, and a workplace culture where
Bamboo Insurance Launches Transverse Partnership to Expand Admitted Capacity and Improve Homeowners Affordability in California
New partnership adds $150M in capacity, introduces lower-premium options, and expands flexibility in high-demand markets
