Welcome to Insurance Talk. This is Cheri Martinen from Bancorp Insurance. Bancorp Insurance is an independently owned insurance agency located in beautiful La Pine, Oregon. I am here today with a very special guest, Bob Sirovatka. He is the Senior Individual Sales Executive for Oregon and Clark County with Regence. It is now open enrollment […]
Retirement Insurance Tips
Learn how to protect yourself and your family before it’s too late. Read through our retiring insurance tips. Retirement Insurance Tips Here you are, counting down the last days before you retire, after what seems like a lifetime of work, “climbing the ladder”, and investing into your IRA or 401(k). Congratulations! Retiring is certainly one […]
Should You Ditch Your Small Group Health Insurance?
Many small business owners in Oregon elected to keep their current small group health insurance plans this year. Most were motivated by uncertainty and fear. Small business owners, under 25 employees, as a group are cautious when it comes to changing how they do business. Especially in the face of uncertainty and change. Yes, the […]
What Will It Cost to Rebuild My Home in 2023
The construction industry continues to face many supply challenges, the real estate market is facing record high mortgage rates and less buyers, and the insurance industry is facing more and more catastrophes from storms. How does this affect the cost to rebuild or build a new home? According to the Insurance Institute, “The term “catastrophe” […]
5 Things to Know About Healthcare Open Enrollment
5 Things to Know About Healthcare Open Enrollment Remember back a few years ago when the only thing you worried about in November and December was the holiday season. Courtesy of the Affordable Care Act you now have to make decisions for you and your family about your health insurance. When is the Healthcare Open Enrollment […]
10 Ways to Protect Your Home from Winter Storms
10 Ways to Protect Your Home from Winter Storms Even though Fall has just begun, the weather predicts cold & dry with snow in late December for Central Oregon. This is great news as you still have time to prepare for Winter! Over the years, we’ve heard of many types of claims in the area […]