Durham and Bates is a Portland-based insurance brokerage firm, employee-owned with more than 40 Associates. Durham and Bates is honored to partner as an Insurance Broker and Outsourced Risk Manager to the Northwest's most admired companies, spanning a wide range of industries. The firm applies its team approach and specialized technical and industry expertise to middle market companies with sophisticated exposures and risk management needs.

G2 Consultants Inc. offers industrial hygiene, occupational and environmental health and safety consulting services to private, government, and public sector clients. G2 is experienced in all aspects of regulatory compliance consulting, health hazard evaluations, risk assessment, waste management and indoor air quality evaluations. We infuse our more than four decades of combined experience in workplace assessments, asbestos, lead, mold, respirator fit testing, training, and indoor environmental quality consulting with a fresh and innovative approach to our work. Most important, we deliver what our clients need on time and on budget. G2 works with small and large businesses alike having experience working with more than 30 Fortune 500 companies. The G2 team includes accredited professionals with extensive experience, and we work with clients across the United States. We maintain a strict internal QA/QC program and only use accredited laboratories for sample analysis.

Based in Orlando, Florida, AssuredPartners stands as a global frontrunner in the insurance brokerage landscape, with special expertise in industry-specific insurance solutions for both businesses and consumers. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including commercial insurance, risk management, and employee benefits. As strategic advisors in the insurance domain, our unparalleled expertise empowers us to deliver tailor-made solutions designed to meet the unique needs of our clients. With a team of over 10,000 professionals, we serve clients from strategically located offices across North America, England, Ireland, Belgium, and Scotland. Committed to building strong, long-lasting relationships, we foster an environment of trust, transparency, and mutual respect with our partners. This ethos is encapsulated in our guiding principle: Power through Partnership. For further information, please visit www.assuredpartners.com.

Compensation Strategies Group, located in Portland, Oregon, stands as a distinguished insurance broker, particularly for midsize and small employers. As a part of a local brokerage firm, this office is characterized by its larger size and is renowned for its adept handling of medical and ancillary benefits. Its expertise is not just confined to a single industry but spans across various sectors, showcasing its versatility and deep understanding of different organizational needs. Among its top clientele, Coda, a prominent entity in the professional, scientific, and technical services industry, relies on Compensation Strategies Group for its comprehensive benefit solutions, catering to over 130 participants. Similarly, Directors Mortgage, a key player in the nondepository credit intermediation industry, entrusts this broker with the welfare of over 170 participants. Another notable client is Outside In, belonging to the community food, housing, and emergency and relief services sector, with more than 140 participants under the broker's care. This Portland office's proficiency extends to sectors like educational services and museums, historical sites, and similar institutions. Their approach is tailored to meet the unique demands of each industry, ensuring a bespoke service that aligns with the specific needs of each client. The team's extensive experience with local and regional employers further cements their position as a reliable and knowledgeable partner in employee benefits planning and implementation. With a focus on creating tailored solutions for each client, Compensation Strategies Group's Portland office exemplifies a blend of local expertise and wide-ranging industry knowledge, making it a valuable asset for employers seeking robust and effective insurance and benefit strategies.

Located in the heart of Portland, Oregon, HC-ASSOC's expansive office is a dynamic hub for employer benefits solutions. Boasting a wealth of experience, this larger office has cultivated a robust portfolio, specializing in catering to the diverse needs of both self-funded clients and local/regional employers. With a proven track record in managing benefits for midsize and small employers, HC-ASSOC's expertise spans multiple industries, including industrial machinery manufacturing, travel arrangement and reservation services, as well as management, scientific, and technical consulting services. This broker's comprehensive approach is underscored by their affiliation with a respected local brokerage firm, ensuring clients benefit from a combination of personalized service and extensive industry knowledge. HC-ASSOC has successfully navigated the complexities of the insurance landscape, evidenced by their impressive clientele. Noteworthy associations include the Associated Technologies Council, a key player in the management, scientific, and technical consulting services industry, with over 540 participants. Additionally, they have partnered with Avanti Destinations, a leader in travel arrangement and reservation services in Oregon, boasting a participant count exceeding 100. The broker's reach extends beyond state borders, with a significant presence in the industrial machinery manufacturing sector, exemplified by their collaboration with Ben-Ko-Matic Co in Washington, which employs over 170 participants. In summary, HC-ASSOC's Portland office is a strategic ally for employers seeking tailored insurance solutions, blending local insight, industry acumen, and a proven commitment to client success.

We can’t be all things to all people, but we are always determined to be reliable partners who work hard to find answers that enhance outcomes. NFP, an Aon company, is an integrated organization of consultative advisors and problem solvers. We provide expertise to help companies and individuals address their most significant risk, workforce, wealth management and retirement challenges. The value we deliver is driven by the proactive collaboration, diverse perspectives and grounded ambition of more than 7,700 colleagues in the US, Puerto Rico, Canada, UK and Ireland. We serve a diversity of clients, industries and communities through our global capabilities and solutions. Together, we put people first, prioritize partnerships, solve problems and continuously advance a culture we’re proud of.

The Aldrich Group of Companies includes a Top 100 Accounting Firm nationally providing tax, advisory, and consulting services to businesses and individuals. Working closely with businesses, business owners, and individuals, The Aldrich Group of Companies manages financial, wealth, tax, benefits, and business transition strategies. We serve clients with deep industry expertise in construction, manufacturing, healthcare, nonprofit, telecommunications, utilities, professional services, food processing, agribusiness, real estate, and a variety of privately held companies and individual clients. The Aldrich Group includes the following professional services firms: Aldrich CPAs + Advisors LLP, Aldrich Wealth LP, and Aldrich Capital Advisors LP.

Through our consulting, insurance, and financial services, The Partners Group has been making a difference in our local communities since 1981. We’re a partner that helps individuals and businesses solve problems and grow by building custom strategies that discover, protect, and enhance the future. Being a true partner means creating solutions that are a win for all. It means investing in relationships and always seeking to learn more. We ask a lot of questions, and we listen hard to your answers. We also believe in having fun! We balance hard work with laughter, and at the end of the day, we do what we say we’re going to do. As one of the largest independent firms in the Northwest, it also means being your single resource. We offer the One Partner Advantage. Choose a trusted team that understands how your insurance and financial needs fit into your plan. We provide strategic long-term solutions to build up and safeguard your future. Advisory services offered through TPG Financial Advisors, LLC, an SEC-Registered Investment Advisor and a wholly owned subsidiary of The Partners Group, LLC.

Our history dates back to 1862, with the first West-coast office of Guardian; today Pacific Advisors serves more than 60,000 clients throughout the country. Our team is comprised of more than 150 advisors and specialists, 2,000+ active brokers, dozens of staff, and an international network of resources and support. We bring in-depth knowledge and understanding of tax laws, financial services, investments, insurance, and countless strategies needed to build an effective financial foundation for you. Our firm has access to a full range of investment, insurance, retirement, and enterprise products and services, which we combine into coordinated asset strategies tailored specifically to your objectives.

At DDI Benefits we’re agents for change, with an innovative, forward-looking approach to health and wellness benefits design. As a locally-owned employee benefits insurance firm, we know the landscape here, creating innovative customized employee benefits solutions to small and large companies, as well as individuals and families throughout the Northwest. We have the expertise and experience of a large company, with the personal service, flexibility and accessibility of an independent agency. And we have the resources to help ease the pain of employee benefits costs, allowing us to help our clients find the right plan, with the right features at the right price. At DDI, we have a commitment to service and dedication to our clients’ best interests that benefits not just our clients, but the people who work for them.

What makes Lockton stand apart is also what makes us better: independence. Our private ownership empowers our 12,500+ Associates doing business in over 140+ countries to focus solely on clients' risk and insurance needs. With expertise that reaches around the globe, we deliver the deep understanding needed to accomplish remarkable results.