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Staff Spotlight: Irish Acevedo
Every month we like to introduce one of our staff members so you can get to know them better. This month we spoke to Irish, an Account Associate in Employee Benefits - she told us about her photography endeavors, the baby shower her teammates threw her (featuring an...
Theft of items from vehicles in Vancouver – make sure you have the right coverage
According to our claims manager, theft of items from vehicles has really been on the rise lately here in Vancouver. In light of this, it seemed like a good time to acquaint everyone with a type of insurance called inland marine. An ounce of prevention Before we dive...
More NW residents feel comfortable taking sick days now compared to before the pandemic
One upshot to the pandemic? People in the PNW are more comfortable taking a sick day - at least according to this poll from our friends at PEMCO, which also explores different age demographics' views on guilt related to calling out sick, and whether they've felt...
Hosting Thanksgiving dinner? Stay stress-free with these simple tips
Are you hosting Thanksgiving this year? It can be a stressful endeavor - but this guide from our partners at Kaiser gives some solid recommendations and breaks it down into steps. They cover everything from checking the use-by dates on your spices to ensuring you've...
Alliant and Biggs: a letter from our President
Dear valued client of Biggs, I wanted to personally share some exciting news with you: we at Biggs Insurance have entered into an agreement to be acquired by Alliant Insurance Services Inc., one of the nation’s largest and most dynamic insurance brokerage firms....
Halloween 2021 in Vancouver, WA
Stumped on how to celebrate the spooky season this year? Never fear, muahaha 💀🕯️ We've got you covered with a COVID-safe activity no matter who you are. Scope out this list of events local to the Vancouver area; you're sure to find something that's up your alley!...
10 creepy superstitions and their origins
Our friends at The Hartford did a deep dive into where these ten superstitions came from - a couple of which we'd never even heard of before! Even if you don’t consider yourself superstitious, there’s a good chance that superstitious beliefs have still worked their...
Staff Spotlight: Alison Freisz-Steward
Every month we like to introduce one of our staff members so you can get to know them better. This month we spoke to Alison, a Senior Account Manager in Commercial Lines - she told us about her hobby of caring for and showing miniature horses, her fierce pride towards...
Should you purchase insurance for your rental car?
We often get calls from clients at the rental dealership, wanting to get our views on this question. Our friends at Pemco penned the following article, which might save you from having to call in the first place - and be sure to check out our auto insurance page for...
5 ways to protect your home from wildfire embers
The Oregon Bootleg fire has been making national headlines recently, with many experts stressing that we can expect to see more frequent and intense fires throughout the summer and beyond. One potential danger that may not get quite as much press is ember intrusion,...
Why you need HR for a small business
Our friends at The Hartford put together this detailed rundown on the importance of having well-trained HR professionals on your team as a small business owner. It's a bit long, so if you'd rather get a quick primer on how our benefits dept. can help you with HR...
Staff Spotlight: Karadee Dunbar
Every month we like to introduce one of our staff members so you can get to know them better. This month we spoke to Karadee, a Senior Account Manager in Personal Lines - she told us about a beautifully-timed decision to take up needlepoint, learning the basics of...