02/24/26

Insurance For Oregon’s Life Sciences & Biotechnology Innovation

Oregon’s life sciences and biotechnology industries are vital drivers of the state’s economy , fueling innovation, creating high-quality jobs, and making meaningful contributions across healthcare, agriculture, environmental science, and marine biology. From cutting-edge medical research to sustainable technologies rooted in the Pacific Northwest’s natural resources, Oregon organizations are shaping healthier communities locally and beyond.

As these industries evolve rapidly, insurance solutions must keep pace with advances in research and development, emerging treatments, new technologies, and medical device innovation. Whether your organization is researching infectious diseases, working in pharmaceuticals or nutraceuticals, manufacturing biotech products or medical devices, engineering microbes, conducting clinical trials and laboratory operations, performing diagnostics, or advancing biologics, genomics, and genetic engineering, Elliott, Powell, Baden & Baker Insurance has the local experience and industry insight to help protect your business.

We also support Oregon-based companies providing essential IT and technology services , including data management, artificial intelligence implementation, and automated or robotic processes that power today’s life science operations.

Managing Risk in a High-Impact Industry

When life science products or services fail, the consequences can be significant , ranging from illness or injury (and in rare cases, loss of life) to regulatory challenges, operational downtime, and financial losses.

For Oregon startups, growing companies, and global enterprises alike, protecting innovation while managing risk is essential. A strong insurance strategy can help:

  • Reduce liability exposures
  • Protect research investments and intellectual property
  • Support regulatory compliance
  • Minimize operational disruptions
  • Safeguard long-term financial stability

With the right coverage in place, organizations can continue pushing boundaries with confidence.

Why Oregon Life Science Companies Choose EPB&B

EPB&B is a full-service, independent insurance agency delivering customized insurance and risk management solutions throughout Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, with capabilities that extend nationally and globally.

We proudly serve industries including:

  • Life sciences and biotechnology
  • Technology and IT services
  • Manufacturing
  • Cybersecurity and intellectual property
  • Nonprofits and government contractors
  • Captive insurance programs

We are also proud members of Oregon Life Sciences, staying closely connected to emerging risks, regulatory updates, and evolving trends within the state’s life science community. This allows us to provide proactive, informed insurance solutions tailored specifically to Oregon-based organizations.

Protecting Oregon’s Innovation Today and Tomorrow

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Oregon’s life science and biotech companies are shaping the future of healthcare, sustainability, and technology. At EPB&B, we’re committed to protecting the organizations driving that progress with insurance strategies built for innovation, growth, and resilience.

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