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Garment Industry Insurance Group

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We are your friend and your trusted business partner!

Some of our senior members have been servicing California business since September 1992.  We have dedicated staffs who are experts in labor, safety (OHSA Compliance), income tax and payroll tax laws and regulations.

We are firm believers that the best way to serve our customers is to help avoid rising costs by ensuring their businesses are following all government, labor, safety and tax laws. We provide complete solutions to help you run your business worry-free. Give us a call today and find out what we can do for you.

Claudia Chavez

Senior Accounting Dept Founding Partner

I first started my career in accounting back in 1999, and over the years I have become the confidant for my clients as they grew closer to me and became my friends. I can proudly say that I am immensely experienced and knowledgeable through supporting a large number of customers with a wide variety of issues that I helped them successfully resolve.


 I firmly believe in long term relationship with our customers; and that’s why we emphasize on tax compliance. We want our clients to sleep well at night and focus on growing their business!

Elizabeth Cortez

Senior Accounting Dept Founding Partner

My extensive knowledge and experience in the business of accounting and taxation since 1999 is an understatement. My department services over 600 customers collectively every year. I am capable of taking on the most complex tax situations. There is nothing I haven’t seen. I also specialize in cleaning up mess left by other accountants.


I educate customers about the importance of paying their fair share of taxes. I also make sure my clients are well protected and compliant. Our company is your only trusted one-stop center for all your business needs. Grow with us. I have the experience you can count on.

Sandra Flores

Controller and GM

Hello, my name is Sandra Flores. I enjoy going on hikes with my family and traveling. I grew up in a very small town and pursued a Management Development career. I found this fast growing company in the Alamitos Bay area where I now have been working for about 15+ years. I have developed management skills as well as acquired skills in Payroll, HR, A.R, Workers Comp., marketing and much more.

My hope is to network and team up with aspiring individuals that are trying to grow their business.

Patricia Flores

Human Resource Manager

Hello/Hola, My name is Patricia Flores. I am a CSULB Alumni who graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology with a minor in business. I have 8 years of experience in the Medical Field from EMT/EMS training to Intensive Care Certified Assistance. I have 4 years of experience as a Marketing Director to a prestigious Retina Specialist Practice in Southern California and furthered my skills in HR these past 4 years in a new, fast developing company who is tied in with the IRS, EDD, Department of Labor and Labor Commissioner. I have a 2 years of experience in legally representing businesses upon the Department of Labor and the Labor Commissioner. As well as having experience in Workers Compensation insurance and have 1 year experience as a Claim Specialist. I love to read and run. My forte is definitely weight training and eating healthy. I am currently developing my skills as an HR Generalist, as I continue to consistently work and aim to enhance my knowledge to help build and create culture and compliance for businesses all throughout California.

Juan Camarena

Vice President, Senior Partner

I came from a very humble beginning. I am grateful and appreciative of even the smallest things in life. I care about all my clients as if they were my family. That means I will answer your call even when I’m on vacation or in the middle of the night! I have over 25 years of experience since 1998 in the highly regulated garment industry and restaurant businesses, and specialize in resolving tax issues, labor law violations, employment related litigations, licensing and registration applications, setting up new businesses and other business solutions. I strongly believe in cultivating a friendly work environment which promotes growth and stability.

Jay C Shen

Founder, Senior Partner

I am constantly setting new goals and taking on impossible challenges. I find life more worthy and meaningful when I help people achieve their dreams. Yes, I am the chief inspiration officer wherever I go.  I started this payroll processing firm in September 1993 while pursuing my Master of Science degree in California State University Pomona.   Having an electrical & computer engineering background with a wide spectrum of knowledge in digital technology coupled with my avid passion in aviation enabled me to brave the world with galactic visions. I am glad to be with my awesome colleagues and together we provide to our clients better solutions, educations and inspirations to help them succeed! We will never stop learning, and we will continue to share our blessings. 

Jose Robledo

Vice President of Marketing, Senior Partner

I built my career here at GIIG for the past 25 years knowing that I’m making a tremendously positive contribution to the society for what I’ve been through as an immigrant to this beautiful country. My everyday job is to help business owners like you save money with their worker’s comp insurance and eliminate risks from employment lawsuits, implement regulatory compliance and resolve tax issues.

Our company will reduce your dependency on staff which is becoming more costly, and we do a better job given our extensive knowledge base and experience. Think of us as your extended virtual staff and hand over your HR and some of your administrative duties; so you can focus on your business and your family. Yes, I am a firm believer in strong family core value, as most of my customers became close friends and stuck with me all their life.


Como socio construí mi carrera aquí en GIIG durante los últimos 25 años sabiendo que estoy haciendo una contribución tremendamente positiva a la sociedad por lo que he pasado como inmigrante en este hermoso país. Mi trabajo diario es ayudar a los dueños de negocios como usted a ahorrar dinero con el seguro de compensación de sus trabajadores y eliminar los riesgos de las demandas laborales, implementar el cumplimiento normativo y resolver problemas fiscales.
Nuestra empresa reducirá su dependencia del personal, que se está volviendo más costosa, y hacemos un mejor trabajo dada nuestra amplia base de conocimientos y experiencia. Piense en nosotros como su personal virtual extendido y entregue sus recursos humanos y algunas de sus tareas administrativas; para que pueda concentrarse en su negocio y su familia. Sí, soy un firme creyente en el fuerte valor central de la familia, ya que la mayoría de mis clientes se convirtieron en amigos cercanos y se quedaron conmigo toda su vida.

"I came looking for the cheapest workers comp I could find. What I walked away with is a complete virtual staff. Thank You GIIG. You've saved me thousands!"

Richard Diaz

Owner, Sunderland Fabrics Co.

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