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04/04/22

Auto Insurance: April Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month 

Personal auto insurance is an important safety net because accidents happen. A  bite of a burger, checking navigation, and flipping through music can be an accident waiting to happen, and that is why April of every year attention is brought to the seriousness of driving while distracted.    Even the best drivers are taking a risk […]

Auto Insurance
General Interest
03/29/22

Cars And Bicycles: Six Rules For Sharing The Road

It’s Spring, and Oregonians are ready to be out and about enjoying the warmer weather, and for many that means strapping on a helmet and hitting the road.  Cycling is great for commuting, exercising, or enjoying an outing with friends, but the influx of bikes on the road, especially in cycle-friendly Portland,  can be distressing […]

General Interest
03/18/22

Spring Vacation: 3 Simple Ways To Secure Your Home While You Are Away

Spring break is here, and after the past two years being backyard bound, many of us are headed for some fun in the sun. In the best case, your home is well-protected with a security alarm and camera, but regardless, don’t forget to employ these three simple steps before grabbing your bags and hitting the […]

General Interest
03/15/22

Three Tips To Stay Resilient Through Difficult Times

The masks have come off, and more people are out and about as the fast-paced rhythm of life slowly returns to the pre-pandemic levels.   While this is good news, these changes, coupled with ongoing uncertainty in the world can be stressful for many Americans.    Here are three tips to consider you navigate the unpredicted events […]

General Interest
03/10/22

Three Tips To Spring Forward Safely This Weekend

Is it only an hour, right? As we turn our clocks forward this Sunday March 13th , we may gain more daylight, but that one-hour time loss can shake our bodies up just enough to create some adverse side effects. So as you spring forward, here are few things to keep an eye on. Distracted […]

General Interest
02/28/22

Three Risk Management Strategies For Property Owners

A poorly lit parking lot, a slick tile floor, or a cluttered entryway are all examples of how your business could be a public safety hazard. Be aware that as a building owner or manager, if someone is injured on your premises you could be held financially responsible.  Here are three areas, that when properly […]

Insurance for Businesses
General Interest
Small Businesses
02/18/22

Caution: Catalytic Converter Theft Remains High

Last Spring Elliott, Powell Baden, and Baker reported that with the uncertainty and unrest in the Portland Metro area, we identified a steep rise in catalytic converter thefts. Although things are slowly re-opening and stabilizing in Portland, the team at EPB&B cautions that there remains an extremely high incident of catalytic converter theft.  Catalytic converters […]

Auto Insurance
General Interest
02/16/22

New Year, New You

Old habits die hard — but the new year presents a great opportunity for you to start the process of change (even if we’re already over a month in!). If stress was one of your biggest problems in the previous year, you’re not alone. U.S. workers are reportedly some of the most stressed employees in […]

General Interest
02/07/22

Four Fun Winter Outings In Portland

 Those of us who have lived in the Pacific Northwest know we still have several rainy grey months before getting a peek of warmer days and sunnier skies, but don’t let a little wet weather keep you from getting out and enjoying what Portland has to offer while supporting local businesses (and valued EPB&B insureds).   […]

General Interest
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01/28/22

Be Prepared For The Next Big Earthquake

This past week marked 322 years since a major earthquake struck the Pacfic Northwest. According to the Oregon Office of Emergency Management, there is a 1 and 10 chance that a major earthquake will strike Oregon again within the next fifty years, but we all know mother nature plays by her own rules. In the […]

Insurance for Individuals
General Interest