About Us
Agency history
Bryant & Associates was established on January 16, 1973, when the owner, Bill Bryant, entered the insurance business as a licensed agent at a large firm in Portland, OR. Throughout his career Bill has acted as an agent, stockbroker, associate manager of a financial planning firm and part-owner of a property/casualty agency.
What We Do
We are an independent insurance & investment agency offering a complete line of products for businesses and individuals.
Our job is to help our clients understand their insurance and investment options. For insurance, look to us for help with:
- Health insurance — individual and group
- Auto insurance
- Home and Renters insurance
- Business insurance
- Life insurance — individual and group
- Dental insurance — individual and group
- Medicare supplement insurance
For investments, look to us for:
- Retirement plans — IRA's and 401(k)
- College funding
- Saving plans
We work with over 50 insurance and investment companies to provide our clients with quality insurance and investment options at the best price available.
Our Mission
To be a premier independent insurance agency offering businesses and individuals a full spectrum of products and services from knowledgeable and service-oriented agents
Our Company Goals
- To be an honest broker in the insurance and investment field placing our clients’ interests ahead of our own.
- To be able to offer a full range of insurance and investment products & services to our clients.
- To continue responsible growth in terms of adding additional agents and expanding facilities.
Our Business Philosophy
- To carefully listen to all clients and provide them with the best possible options for their insurance and investment needs.
- To adopt a "counselor selling" approach when engaging with clients or prospective clients.
- To be scrupulously honest and forthright in all our dealings.
Our Staff
Bill recently celebrated 38 years in the insurance and investment industry. A graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, he has also earned the insurance and investment designations of Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow (LUTCF). Bill volunteers his time as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) and currently serves on the board for Evergreen Habitat for Humanity.
Specializing in group and individual health insurance, Jamy has been in the insurance industry for over 12 years. She joined Bryant & Associates in 1999 and now serves as an officer of the corporation. She works closely with her community and a local non-profit dedicated to peace and sustainability of our planet. She has lived in Clark County since 1992.
Born and raised in Vancouver, Washington, Rachel has been an insurance professional since 1992 and is a principal of the corporation. She volunteers at her son's elementary school working as a lunch buddy and the mentor program. She enjoys playing soccer and volleyball and coaches a local soccer team. Rachel currently serves as Vice-President of the Town Center Residential Association board as well as Secretary of the Clark County National Football Foundation.
Marlena has been working as a Senior Administrative Associate with Bryant and Associates since 2004. She is also licensed in Life & Health. Having grown up in the Portland-Vancouver area Marlena enjoys the beautiful NW, taking walks, and going to the beach with her husband and 2 boys. Marlena is also an active member of her church worship team, involved in children's ministries and serves as Publicity Coordinator in Women's Ministries.
Angelita Linares joined our agency as an Associate specializing in personal property and casualty insurance. With eight years of experience in the industry and bilingual in Spanish and English, she is well-equipped to provide outstanding service to her clientele. A resident of Longview, Washington, she is active in her community as a translator and volunteer for the Salvation Army.
Norm Simpson, formally of Simpson Business Insurance located in Battle Ground, Washington, joined Bryant & Associates in 2010. A 30 year veteran in the insurance industry, Norm is a commercial agent specializing in business insurance and bonds. A graduate of Central Washington State University, he is an active member in the Building Industry Association of Clark County and the Nationwide Contractors' Alliance. Norm enjoys fishing and is an amateur winemaker.
Luanne has worked in the insurance industry since 2000. She has a passion for helping people which is evident in her work as a specialist in commercial insurance. She enjoys baking and cooking for family and friends and spending quality time with her husband and two daughters.
Sarah joined Bryant and Associates in March 2011. She has been involved in the insurance industry since 2003 when she worked as a claims examiner for a large insurance company. In her current position at Bryant & Associates she assists clients with their personal property & casualty concerns. A graduate of Eastern Washington University, Sarah enjoys playing sports, cooking, being active in her church and spending time with her husband and their two boys.
