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Proudly Woman-Owned: Why It Matters at Insure Pacific

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April 1, 20264 min readAbout Us
Monica Elsom
Monica Elsom
Owner & Principal Agent, Insure Pacific

At Insure Pacific, we believe that who owns and leads a business shapes everything about how it operates — the values it holds, the clients it serves, and the community it builds. We are proud to be a woman-owned independent insurance agency, and we think that distinction is worth talking about.

A Legacy of Service, A New Chapter of Leadership

Insure Pacific has been serving Oregon communities since 1935 — nearly nine decades of helping families, businesses, farms, and organizations protect what matters most. That legacy of trust and local expertise is something we carry forward every day. And today, that legacy is led by women who are deeply rooted in the communities we serve.

Being woman-owned is not a marketing label for us. It is a reflection of the values that guide how we do business: listening carefully, communicating honestly, building long-term relationships, and treating every client as a person — not a policy number. These are values that have always been at the heart of great insurance service, and they are values we are proud to embody.

What It Means to Be an Independent Agency

As an independent agency, Insure Pacific is not beholden to any single carrier. We work with more than 50 insurance companies to find the coverage that is right for each individual client. That independence is a direct expression of our commitment to you: our loyalty is to our clients, not to a corporate parent.

This model requires expertise, relationships, and integrity. Our agents take the time to understand your specific situation — whether you are a homeowner in Bend navigating wildfire risk, a small business owner in Prineville looking for commercial coverage, or a rancher in Crook County protecting a multi-generational operation. We bring the same care and thoroughness to every conversation.

Women in Insurance: Breaking Ground in a Changing Industry

The insurance industry has historically been male-dominated, particularly at the ownership and leadership level. That is changing, and we are proud to be part of that change. Women-owned businesses bring demonstrably different perspectives to client relationships, risk communication, and community engagement — and the insurance industry is better for it.

According to the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America, women now make up more than half of the insurance workforce, but remain underrepresented in ownership and senior leadership. We are committed to changing that ratio — not just in our own agency, but by mentoring the next generation of women in insurance across Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.

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Rooted in Central Oregon, Serving the Pacific Northwest

Our roots are in Central Oregon — in Bend, Prineville, Redmond, Sisters, and Madras. These are communities where people know their neighbors, where a handshake still means something, and where the relationship between a client and their insurance agent is built over years, not transactions. That is the kind of agency we are.

We are also licensed across nine states — Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, California, Arizona, and Texas — which means we can serve clients who move, expand their businesses, or own property in multiple states. Our reach has grown, but our values have not changed.

Supporting Women-Owned Businesses in Our Community

We know firsthand what it takes to build and sustain a woman-owned business. That experience makes us especially attuned to the needs of other women entrepreneurs in our community. Whether you own a boutique in Bend's Old Mill District, a winery in the Willamette Valley, a construction company in Redmond, or a nonprofit serving Central Oregon families, we understand the unique insurance needs of women-owned businesses — and we are here to help you protect what you have built.

Our commercial insurance team works with businesses of all sizes, and we are particularly proud to serve the growing community of women entrepreneurs across Oregon. From general liability and commercial property to professional liability and cyber insurance, we can build a coverage program that protects your business at every stage of growth.

Connect With Us

We would love to hear from you — whether you are a long-time client, a new neighbor, or someone who is simply looking for an insurance agency that shares your values. Contact Insure Pacific today, request a free quote online, or call us at (541) 238-7775. We are proud of who we are, proud of the communities we serve, and proud to be your independent insurance agency.

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