Durham & Bates Agencies Joins Gallagher | Gallagher USA

Portland, Oregon-based Durham & Bates Agencies, Inc., is now Gallagher. Durham & Bates is a full-service insurance broker specializing in commercial property and casualty insurance and risk management, as well as providing marine insurance services, employee benefits consulting and personal lines services to clients in the Pacific Northwest.

Durham & Bates' collaborative business model and commitment to working as a team to create superior experiences for clients make the insurance broker an excellent partner with Gallagher. Current and prospective clients will receive the same dedicated service, now enhanced by the expanded resources available through Gallagher.

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Durham & Bates expands our capabilities in the Pacific Northwest, and their marine expertise provides us with significant opportunities for growth.

J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., Chairman and CEO

Finding the right insurance and risk management solutions for you

We recognize that every business, industry and person has their own set of unique exposures and risk factors. By collaborating closely with our clients, we gain insight into their specific needs so we can deliver tailored coverage that safeguards them now and in the future.

Clients benefit from our deep expertise as well as expanded resources, including engaged claims assistance and advocacy. And our broad market access and strong relationships with insurance carriers and underwriters give us a distinct advantage in negotiating policies.

Our solutions cover both business and personal needs, including:

Marine insurance

From supply chain disruptions and cybersecurity threats to environmental risks and regulatory compliance, businesses involved in shipping, cargo, ports or offshore operations navigate a growing range of issues. We employ a comprehensive strategy that combines robust insurance coverage with proactive risk management to help manage exposures across your entire operation. We work with a diverse range of marine owners and operators, import and export companies, and other marine operations:

Vessel owners
Charterers
Vessel pilots
Tug and barge

Ocean cargo
Marine construction
Commercial diving

Commercial insurance

Our team works with businesses of all sizes and understands the challenges and rewards of running a company. We create custom solutions to help you manage anticipated and unforeseen risks, protecting your business and allowing you to stay focused on your goals and customers. We serve all types of businesses, including:

Manufacturing
Trucking and fleet auto
Technology
Professional services

Nonprofit organizations
Construction and surety
Real estate
Marine shoreside

Personal insurance

We focus on protecting your family, identity, assets, properties and lifestyle — so you can worry less about protection and spend more time on the things most important to you. We identify blind spots in current coverage and then work to build protection to meet current risk management and insurance needs. And we also work with you to plan as you evolve. Our insurance solutions include:

Homeowners
Rental properties
Collectibles
Earthquake and flood

Auto
Cyber protection
Travel, kidnap and ransom
Umbrella liability

Employee benefits consulting

We work with you to create an employee benefits strategy that evolves with your company's growth, profitability and employee demographics so you can effectively attract and retain employees. Services include:

Employee benefits strategy review and design
Benefits-related HR consulting
Health and dental insurance

Flex spending
Disability insurance
Compliance consulting

How to request a certificate of insurance or account information

Current clients will continue to receive the following access.

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Local expertise and a global network to help your business succeed

Our knowledgeable team has access to expanded resources and a global network to better understand the risks you face and deliver solutions that help you manage those risks effectively. Our primary goal is to get the best insurance products and services available to protect you, your family and your business so you can be successful.

Durham & Bates Agencies, Inc., Joins Gallagher

Continuing to help you solve challenges, now with expanded resources