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 37 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 as President for Evergreen Habitat for Humanity.
Specializing in group and individual health insurance, Jamy has been in the insurance industry for over 10 years. She joined Bryant & Associates in 1999 and now serves as an officer of the corporation. She works closely with her community and serves on the board of 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 3 year-old son. 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.
Kristi joined Bryant and Associates in May 2007. She is an Administrative Associate and is licensed in Life, Health, Property & Casualty. She enjoys reading, outdoor activities and spending time with her family.
Justine joined Bryant & Associates in September 2007. She graduated from Ashmead College with honors and currently works as a Massage Practitioner. She enjoys photography, church activities, and floral design.
With over 20 years in the insurance field, Stephanie brings with her a vast knowledge of personal and commercial insurance. The daughter of a small business owner, she takes to heart the specialized insurance needs of our community's business owners. Stephanie, her husband and three children have lived in the Vancouver area since 1995 and enjoy rooting for her son's Pop Warner football team.
Carrie joined our agency in April 2009, she works along with the property and casualty agents. She graduated from Clark College with an Associates of Arts in Business Administration.
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.
Dan joined Bryant and Associates in April 2010. He is a graduate of Washington State University in Pullman with degrees in both accounting and finance. A native of Camas, Washington, Dan is an avid sports fan and enjoys golfing and the sunshine in his spare time.
Bethany joined Bryant and Associates in August 2010. She graduated from Battle Ground High School with honors and is currently attending The University of Western States studying massage therapy. She enjoys the outdoors, dancing and volunteering with youth ministries at her church.
