About Us

Meet the Kape Team

Meet our team of experienced independent brokers here to assist you with all your insurance needs. The Kape family has owned and operated this successful agency since 1961. Bernard Kape founded the Agency at the original and current location in South Plainfield, NJ after his career as a well-known Real Estate Broker, Equitable Life Insurance Agent, Notary Public, and life member of the National Association of Life Underwriters. The Agency was established to assist clients with their personal and business insurance needs.

– Alan Kape, President

Alan Kape

President

Alan Kape joined the office in 1983 after receiving his BA/Insurance Major from the University of Rhode Island and spending several years in commercial sales and a year with Metropolitan Life.

Judy Kape

Office Administrator

Judy Kape received a BA degree from the University of Rhode Island. She joined the company in 1990 and took over the office management and personal lines department responsibilities in 1992.

Judy can be reached at 908-757-6666 X15.

Rebecca Lanzano

Customer Service Agent

Rebecca joined the office in 1992 after graduating from Katharine Gibbs School.   Assisting clients with all types of personal and business insurance needs.

Rebecca can be reached at 908-757-6666 X19

Kim Albanese

Customer Service Agent

Kim has been in the insurance industry for the past 28 years and is knowledgeable in both personal & commercial insurance. Licensed in 1986 and received the Certified Insurance Service Representative designation in 1998.

Kim can be reached at 908-757-6666 x11

Barbara Chin

Customer Service Agent

Barbara specializes in personal insurance and joined the Agency in 1998. She received her degree from the Katharine Gibbs School of Business and is also bilingual in Cantonese Chinese.

Barbara can be reached at 908-757-6666 x10.

The Trusted Choice Pledge of Performance.

We hold ourselves to some unusually high standardsYou’re a person, not a policy.

So what does that mean? It means Trusted Choice® agents bring more to the table. They give you more options, prices you’ll love, and the support to make the whole process easy.

That’s our pledge to you, and all of our clients. And if we ever come up short on these commitments, please let us know so we can make it right.

Our Pledge of Performance promises that we will:

    • Work with you to identify the insurance and financial services that are right for you, your family or your business and use our access to multiple companies to deliver those products.
    • Guide you through the claims process for a prompt and fair resolution of your claim.
      Help you solve problems related to your coverage or account.
    • Explain the coverages and options available to you through our agency, at your request.
    • Return your phone calls and e-mails promptly and respond to your requests in a timely manner.
    • Provide 24/7 services for our customers, offering any or all of the following: emergency phone numbers, Internet account access, e-mail and call center services.
    • Use our experience and multiple company relationships to customize your coverage as needed.
    • Commit our staff to continuing education so they may be more knowledgeable in serving you.
    • Treat you with respect and courtesy.
    • Conduct our business in an ethical manner.