Bisnett Insurance

Time to Schedule Your Annual Policy Review!

2012-05-14T17:02:39+00:00

Have you ever wondered if you’re underinsured (or overinsured)? Wish there was a quick, easy and cost-efficient way to find out?

Good news! You can be sure you’re properly covered (and not overspending) by scheduling an annual policy review with any Bisnett agent. What is an annual policy review? Glad you asked:

Healthy, Wealthy and Wise

2012-03-13T22:48:01+00:00

Landed a new job? Congrats! Many Americans receive health insurance through their employer or a parent or spouse’s employer. And for quite a lot of folks, this choice makes the most sense. It’s convenient to have all family health policies under a single provider, and any costs are usually deducted immediately (and pre-tax) from the employee’s paycheck. No muss, no fuss, right? However, it’s important to carefully review the specific benefits and costs associated with an employer-sponsored plan. Here’s why: not all benefits packages are created equal. Each policy offers different out of pocket limits, covers different services, etc. Plus, some employers pay the full cost of premiums, while others pay only a portion of premiums. For example, many companies pay most or all of an employee’s plan costs, but pay none of the spouse/children’s premium.

Before signing on the dotted line of an employer plan, consider these 5 expert tips:

Ask an Agent: Insuring an Older Car

2012-02-15T21:25:19+00:00

Here at Bisnett, we aren't just insurance salespeople, we're also insurance advisors. Our highly trained staff provide free tips and recommendations to help people understand insurance better, so they can make the best choices for their needs and budget.

We're starting a new series on the Bisnett blog. Each month, one of our expert team members will answer customer questions. Today, agent Marty Miller of our Hood River, Oregon office offers helpful insights on how best to insure older cars.

Indie Label

2012-01-09T21:25:23+00:00

You may have heard us say that Bisnett is an independent agency. (We really like to talk about it!) Ever wonder what that means? And more importantly, what it means for you, the buyer?

At Bisnett, Referrals Can Be Valuable!

2011-12-26T20:55:15+00:00

Did you know Bisnett offers ongoing incentives for referring others to us?

As an independent business, we realize that there's no marketing tool greater than word-of-mouth recommendations from our happy customers. We also realize you are busy people, who don't necessarily spend all day talking to everyone you meet about insurance (I mean, we love to, but hey, that's our job). That's why we set up our referral program to be easy and fun. Our Refer-a-Friend program works like this:

Enter Bisnett’s Best of the West Photo Contest!

2011-11-14T23:44:02+00:00

Like you, we work hard, but we also know how important it is to take a moment to enjoy the scenery and celebrate our vibrant communities. That's why we're hosting Bisnett's Best of the West Photo Contest. We want to see your best photos of the three states where we have offices, and are proud to live and work: Oregon, Idaho and Arizona. One winner will receive a $30 Starbucks gift card and their credited photo will appear on this blog, Bisnett's social media sites. Two runners-up will each receive a $15 Starbucks gift card and their credited photo will appear on Bisnett's blog and social media sites.

Entering to win is easy:

Designated Hitters

2011-10-04T17:49:24+00:00

Have you ever seen a string of letters after an insurance agent’s name on a business card or email signature? Ever wonder what they mean? Is it important to make sure that your agent’s signature has those letters?

At Bisnett, we are passionate about making the complex insurance world a lot easier to understand and navigate. Here’s a crash course in a couple of popular insurance designations, to help you understand their value, so you can make an informed decision when choosing an agent.

Blog Days of Summer

2011-09-01T19:42:53+00:00

Welcome to our brand new blog! Whether you’re a current Bisnett Insurance customer, you’re currently shopping around for a policy, or you just want to learn more about insurance, we’re glad you’re here. On its surface, insurance doesn’t sound that exciting—but it’s absolutely essential to our health, home, family, livelihood and peace of mind. Our passion for people is what makes us passionate about insurance, and about distilling all the shop talk into accessible, brief “gold nuggets” of advice and information.