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AutoUpdated August 14, 20264 min

How Much Car Insurance Do You Really Need in Washington and Oregon?

State minimums are the starting line, not the answer. How much car insurance drivers in Southwest Washington and Northwest Oregon actually need, and why.

By Kathleen ArlintRead more

Home and PropertyUpdated August 14, 20263 min

How Do You Get a Pacific Northwest Home Ready for Winter?

A weekend of fall maintenance prevents most of the water and wind claims we see in Vancouver, WA and across Clark County. Here is the list, in the order of what matters.

By Hollie SherlockRead more

Home and PropertyUpdated August 14, 20264 min

Two Risks Your Home Insurance Does Not Cover in Southwest Washington

Standard home insurance leaves out two of the biggest risks in Southwest Washington and Northwest Oregon. Here is how flood and earthquake coverage fill the gap.

By Kathleen ArlintRead more

Local and NorthwestUpdated August 14, 20263 min

What Is an Independent Insurance Agency, and Why Does It Matter?

An independent agency shops several carriers for you and keeps the same agent when you switch. Here is what it means in practice in Vancouver, WA.

By Neil WorlandRead more

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