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 […]

01/19/22

Referral Business-The Sincerest Compliment

Elliott, Powell, Baden, and Baker would like to thank everyone who referred business to us over the past few months. When you refer your friends, and colleagues to EPB&B, it speaks volumes about the trust you have in our services, and we truly appreciate the vote of confidence. As you may be aware, whenever a […]

01/05/22

Three Insurance Resolutions For The New Year

Like many Americans, cleaning up your diet or finding your dream job might be at the top of your resolutions list in 2022, but don’t forget about your insurance. Many things can change in a year and it is easy to go on autopilot when it comes to renewal time. But a simple policy review […]

12/06/21

Three Tips For Safe Online Shopping This Holiday

Comfy slippers, a warm fire, and your laptop.  Online shopping has made finding that perfect gift easy and stress free. Online shopping may help you avoid the long lines and loud holiday music but it can expose you to another frustrating and time-consuming issue; Cyber risk. Protect yourself and your identity by taking extra precautions […]

03/12/11

Know Your Limits

You’re on vacation in Hawaii.  You look down at your hand and realize your $10,000 wedding ring is missing.  No problem, it’s covered under your homeowners policy, right?  Wrong.  You call your insurance company only to learn that “mysterious disappearance” is not a covered cause of loss on your homeowners policy but even if it […]

05/25/10

Northwest Boating Safety

With boating season underway, now is a good time to make sure you are doing everything you can to protect yourself, your passengers and other boaters while crusing Northwest waters this summer.  Practicing safety and having the appropriate insurance will help reduce the risk of injury and keep you financially afloat while enjoying your time […]

03/16/10

Don’t Get Scammed When You Move

Movers who promise the moon but fail to deliver have recently been in the news.  Rogue movers typically work like this: Without ever visiting your home or seeing the goods you want moved, they give a low-ball estimate over the phone or Internet. Once your goods are on their truck, they demand more money before […]

12/09/09

How the Grinch stole your identity

Make sure you are protected this holiday season !! Not every Grinch is as obvious as the one we know with the big belly, and long fingers covered in green hair.  Many are lurking over a shoulder or wading through garbage.  Identity thieves see the holidays as a potentially lucrative time of the year.  The […]