As an insurance agent we think about disaster planning a lot more than most small business owners, after all it’s our job. However, with the increase in natural disasters and other unexpected disasters it’s excellent time for all business owners to create, review or update their small business disaster plan. What Should a Small Business […]
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Barn Fire Safety – Loss Prevention Tips
Barn Fire Safety is an important part of farm life. In Central Oregon it’s the time of year where you might be spending more time indoors trying to stay warm. People, animals, and property are in danger when a fire breaks out on the farm. Inspect your barn and outbuildings for fire hazards to reduce […]
Regence Individual Health Plan 2023
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” […]
