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By Cheri Martinen

Rex Lesueur and Cheri Martinen give you straight forward answers to your insurance questions.
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Navigating the InsureTech Revolution: Transforming Insurance Underwriting with Technology

Navigating the InsureTech Revolution: Transforming Insurance Underwriting with Technology

Today, we're unpacking the exciting world of InsureTech through a riveting podcast featuring David Gritz, the co-founder of InsureTech New York. Brace yourself for a deep dive into how technology is reshaping insurance underwriting, with a spotlight on wildfire zoning and auto insurance.

Mar 13, 202428:38
Insurance Talk - Product Liability

Insurance Talk - Product Liability

Insurance Talk - Product Liability

Mar 07, 202410:36
Insurance Talk - Workers Compensation

Insurance Talk - Workers Compensation

Insurance Talk - Workers Compensation

Feb 05, 202410:24
Insurance Talk: Crime Insurance

Insurance Talk: Crime Insurance

Insurance Talk: Crime Insurance

Jan 31, 202414:35
What Does Professional Liability Insurance Cover?

What Does Professional Liability Insurance Cover?

What Does Professional Liability Insurance Cover?

Jan 19, 202408:46
What is Defensible Space?

What is Defensible Space?

What is Defensible Space? How do you create around your home to fire wise? Listen in on this new podcast with Rex and Cheri to learn more about protecting your home.

Jan 09, 202429:29
State of the Commercial Insurance Industry 2024

State of the Commercial Insurance Industry 2024

Join Cheri and Rex as they discuss the state of the commercial lines industry for 2024. What you can expect to see on your renewals as a business owner.

Jan 09, 202419:58
State of the Insurance Industry 2024 - Personal Lines Edition

State of the Insurance Industry 2024 - Personal Lines Edition

What is going on with the insurance industry in 2024? Tune in to hear from Rex and Cheri from Bancorp Insurance.

Jan 04, 202416:49
Insurance Talk: Providence Medicare Plan Update for 2024 Plans

Insurance Talk: Providence Medicare Plan Update for 2024 Plans

Insurance Talk: Providence Medicare Plan Update for 2024 Plans

Oct 24, 202322:33
Insurance Talk: Regence Medicare Plan Update 2024 Plans

Insurance Talk: Regence Medicare Plan Update 2024 Plans

Insurance Talk: Regence Medicare Plan Update 2024 Plans

Oct 24, 202323:57
Unwinding 2023 Ad

Unwinding 2023 Ad

Unwinding 2023 Ad

Apr 20, 202300:34
Insurance Talk: Regence Individual Update for 2023

Insurance Talk: Regence Individual Update for 2023

Insurance Talk: Regence Individual Update for 2023

Nov 09, 202224:58
Insurance Talk: PacificSource Medicare Plan Update 2023

Insurance Talk: PacificSource Medicare Plan Update 2023

Insurance Talk: PacificSource Medicare Plan Update 2023

Oct 10, 202222:46
Insurance Talk: Regence Medicare Plan Update 2023

Insurance Talk: Regence Medicare Plan Update 2023

Insurance Talk: Regence Medicare Plan Update 2023

Oct 10, 202219:43
Insurance Talk: Providence Medicare Plan Update for 2023

Insurance Talk: Providence Medicare Plan Update for 2023

Insurance Talk: Providence Medicare Plan Update for 2023

Oct 01, 202220:39
What is Workers Compensation?

What is Workers Compensation?

Workers Compensation is designed to support workers who get injured on the job.  What does that mean for employers and how can Bancorp Insurance assist you with this vital coverage.

Aug 31, 202220:25
Wildfire Risk Map

Wildfire Risk Map

On this episode of Insurance Talk, Cheri and Rex, discuss the new wildfire risk map that was announced recently.  This podcast provides further clarification on the letters that the State sent out as well.

Aug 01, 202219:53
Ordinance and Law

Ordinance and Law

Cheri and Rex of Bancorp Insurance discuss Ordinance and Law.

Jul 19, 202211:13
Contractors Read Your Contracts

Contractors Read Your Contracts

Cheri and Rex of Bancorp Insurance review the importance for contractors to read through their contracts.

Jul 19, 202205:49
Insurance Talk - Small Water Utilities

Insurance Talk - Small Water Utilities

In this episode, Rex and Cheri discuss one of Bancorp's Insurance Specialties, Small Water Utilities.

Jun 28, 202225:26
Inland Marine Podcast Episode 2

Inland Marine Podcast Episode 2

Does my business need inland marine insurance? Listen to this podcast series episode 1 and 2 to learn more about inland marine coverage and if it's something your business needs.

Jun 16, 202214:53
Inland Marine Podcast Episode 1

Inland Marine Podcast Episode 1

Does my business need inland marine insurance? Listen to this podcast series episode 1 and 2 to learn more about inland marine coverage and if it's something your business needs.

Jun 16, 202216:24
Planning a Drive to Mexico? Understand Car Insurance Coverages for your Trip.

Planning a Drive to Mexico? Understand Car Insurance Coverages for your Trip.

If you are planning a drive to Mexico you might be surprised to learn that your US car policy won't cover you there.  In this blog and podcast we will review what coverages are required in Mexico and some examples of how insurance works there as well.

Jun 02, 202213:31
Insurance Rants & Raves - Rex's Story

Insurance Rants & Raves - Rex's Story

Rex Lesueur shares his recent personal experience with an auto accident and the body shop, a scenario which could happen to anyone.  Listen to the claim process from an industry professional firsthand.

Feb 11, 202209:35
Why are Home and Auto Insurance Rates Going up in 2022?

Why are Home and Auto Insurance Rates Going up in 2022?

The world is constantly changing and it's possible your home and auto insurance rates could be affected in 2022.

Feb 11, 202207:26
Are Commercial Insurance Rates Rising in 2022?

Are Commercial Insurance Rates Rising in 2022?

The world is constantly changing. This update should help you make better decisions in the year 2022 or help you be ready for changes coming up in insurance that might affect you.

Feb 11, 202218:15
HC Verbiage

HC Verbiage

Verbiage for video

Oct 20, 202100:30
Insurance Talk- Contractor Liability Bid Cost

Insurance Talk- Contractor Liability Bid Cost

Preparing a bid as a contractor is no easy task.  A competitive and winning bid proposal requires extreme attention to detail.  

In this podcast, Cheri and Rex discuss something all to common with insurance and bidding, which is not having the correct coverage to meet the requirements of a winning bid proposal.  

Learn how the agents at Bancorp Insurance can assist you as a valuable client, to ensure that you have the proper insurance to meet the requirements for your bids.

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Oct 11, 202104:41
2022 PacificSource Medicare Advantage Plans

2022 PacificSource Medicare Advantage Plans

Cheri invites PacificSource to the studio to discuss their 2022 Medicare Advantage Plans including new $0 deductible, copay and dental benefits.  Listen to the two part podcast to learn all about benefits available.

Then visit us at bancorpinsurance.com to learn more about how we can help you make an informed decision regarding your Medicare plans.

Oct 07, 202142:18
2022 Regence HMO Medicare Plan Highlights

2022 Regence HMO Medicare Plan Highlights

Regence is an HMO/PPO/PDP plan with a Medicare contract.  For 2022 they are offering a $35 HMO plan with several $0 extras that many people seek in a Medicare plan.  

Listen to the podcast to learn more about Regence options and then schedule an appointment with a Bancorp Insurance agency to review what plans are available and might be right for your budget and needs.  Schedule an appointment at: bit.ly/bookwithbancorp

Oct 05, 202121:34
Insurance Talk - Liability Claims Explained

Insurance Talk - Liability Claims Explained

Today, Cheri and Rex discuss the various types of liability claims and how you should respond in the event of an accident for personal or business use.

Aug 03, 202114:16
Insurance Talk - Volunteer Coverage

Insurance Talk - Volunteer Coverage

What do you have to be concerned with when volunteering or hiring volunteers?  Today, let's talk about a few scenarios and coverage in the event of an accident.  

Jul 26, 202107:15
Insurance Talk — COVID Special Enrollment for Health Insurance

Insurance Talk — COVID Special Enrollment for Health Insurance

Today, we are talking about something that we don't normally see, which is the COVID special enrollment for health insurance that's happening right now in Oregon. It started February 15th and it goes through May 15th. This is a once in a lifetime special enrollment, I don't think we're going to see this again.

Apr 12, 202111:03
Insurance Talk — Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI)

Insurance Talk — Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI)

You are listening to Insurance Talk with Cheri Martinen and Rex Lesueur. We’re the father-daughter team from Bancorp Insurance located in beautiful Central Oregon. Bancorp Insurance is a family-run, independent insurance agency. We specialize in helping our neighbors here in Central Oregon with their home and auto as well as companies and businesses throughout the Pacific Northwest. And we also like to help with Medicare and health insurance. But today we've got a special story about employee liability.

Mar 30, 202110:52
Insurance Talk — What is a Workers’ Comp Audit?

Insurance Talk — What is a Workers’ Comp Audit?

Welcome to Insurance Talk with Cheri Martinen and Rex Lesueur. We’re the father-daughter team from Bancorp Insurance. We are located in beautiful Central Oregon, and we're a family-run insurance agency here to help you with all of your burning insurance questions. And the burning insurance question today is what is a workers' comp audit and why do I have to do one? And why do I want one?

Mar 09, 202107:37
Insurance Talk — What’s Going On in the Insurance Business

Insurance Talk — What’s Going On in the Insurance Business

Welcome to Insurance Talk with Cheri Martinen and Rex Lesueur. We are the father-daughter team from Bancorp Insurance located in beautiful Central Oregon. And we're starting off the year here in 2021 with a fun podcast for everyone to listen to. Learn about what's going on in the insurance business and how is it going to affect you as a consumer going forward through 2021.

Feb 22, 202110:01
Insurance Talk — Preventing Employment Practice Liability Claims

Insurance Talk — Preventing Employment Practice Liability Claims

Today we have a special guest in the studio, Ed Martinen. And yes we're related, he’s my husband. We're so happy to have him here today. He's going to be talking about preventative measures that employers can take to hopefully not get claims.

Nov 13, 202006:45
Insurance Talk — 2021 Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Plans

Insurance Talk — 2021 Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Plans

Welcome to Insurance Talk. We are located in beautiful Central Oregon in La Pine on a nice, smoky, beautiful October day. I am Cheri Martinen from Bancorp Insurance, and today I have a very special guest. I have Dara Smith and Dara is from Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield. And she is talking to us today about Medicare, which is exciting because Open Enrollment is right now.

Nov 06, 202022:44
Insurance Talk — Learn About PacificSource Medicare Benefits for 2021

Insurance Talk — Learn About PacificSource Medicare Benefits for 2021

Thank you for joining Insurance Talk with Cheri Martinen. Today I have a very special guest coming to us all the way from Bend, Oregon. Emily Carrick from PacificSource Medicare is in our studio today. I'm super excited to have her here because Open Enrollment, or Annual Election Period, is right around the corner. And I want to make sure everyone in Central Oregon, Northern Klamath County, and Northern Lake County knows everything about all the plans that are available. One of our favorite partners, because Emily is just wonderful and that's why she's one of our favorites, is PacificSource. Emily, welcome to the show and I'm so happy to have you here again. Thank you for joining us.

Oct 19, 202020:02
Insurance Talk — How to Save Money on Your Auto Insurance

Insurance Talk — How to Save Money on Your Auto Insurance

One of our topics today is that the economy's tough right now. A lot of people are out of work and we just want to give a couple of tips about how to save some money on their auto insurance to make this time a little less stressful. We're not going to make it non-stressful, that's not something I can do or we can do in total. But I think there are a couple of things that they could do to reduce their premium a little bit.

Oct 07, 202006:07
Insurance Talk — Saving Money on Business Insurance Costs

Insurance Talk — Saving Money on Business Insurance Costs

This is a pretty timely topic. We talked about how we can save money with your personal insurance on a previous podcast. Now, we're going to talk about how your business can save money on its insurance costs during this time when things are tough.

Sep 25, 202004:54
Insurance Talk — Working on Your Fire Loss Insurance Claim

Insurance Talk — Working on Your Fire Loss Insurance Claim

Welcome to Insurance Talk with Cheri Martinen and Rex Lesueur, we’re the father-daughter team from beautiful Bancorp Insurance in Central Oregon. And today we're coming to you from a smoky town. Our beautiful state of Oregon has been on fire now for most of the week. And we're here to talk to you about what that means for you, especially if you may be affected by the fires.

Sep 16, 202022:21
Insurance Talk — Premium Tax Credits and COVID-19 Payments

Insurance Talk — Premium Tax Credits and COVID-19 Payments

Today we're talking about Medicare and health insurance. We've done a couple of podcasts on how you can save money in a down economy for your personal lines. We've talked about how you could save money for your commercial lines. And today I want to talk about how you can save money for your health insurance or things that you might need to think about for your health insurance coming up right now.

Aug 27, 202005:19
Drones

Drones

Drones and the equipment you put on them. Where can you buy insurance to protect your investment? Drones operators you may be liable for  intruding on your neighbors privacy.....does your homeowners insurance cover your liability exposure? Listen to Cheri Martinen and Rex Lesueur podcast to find out.

Jul 30, 202021:00
Insurance Talk — Terrorism Risk Insurance Act and Commercial Property

Insurance Talk — Terrorism Risk Insurance Act and Commercial Property

You're listening to Insurance Talk with Cheri Martinen and Rex Lesueur from Bancorp Insurance located in beautiful downtown La Pine, Oregon. We are coming to you with some fun insurance facts today, ripped from the headlines.

We've been getting a lot of calls about how our customers are covered for riots and civil commotion. And what is that terrorism form that I've declined year after year? And does that mean I'm not covered for riots and civil commotion?

Jul 22, 202009:59
Insurance Talk — COVID-19 and Offices Reopening

Insurance Talk — COVID-19 and Offices Reopening

Welcome to Insurance Talk with Cheri Martinen, Rex Lesueur, and our special guest Ed Martinen, who is a professional in human resources, or PHR. Today we are talking about that fun subject again, COVID-19.

Jun 24, 202013:33
Insurance Talk — How Insurance is Responding to COVID-19

Insurance Talk — How Insurance is Responding to COVID-19

Today we’re talking about a subject that's been overly talked about for the last 60 days: COVID-19. We did a blog on this right when it came out, but we didn't put it into the verbal platform and so we thought we'd just recap what we came out with right at the beginning versus what we have now and where we think we're going in the future.

Jun 16, 202009:48
Insurance Talk — Insuring Your Toys and Recreational Vehicles

Insurance Talk — Insuring Your Toys and Recreational Vehicles

I have two topics I want to discuss today. The first one is the importance of insuring your toys and your recreational vehicles. Toys can be anything from boats, travel trailers, snowmobiles, motorized scooters, dirt bikes, ATVs, all that fun stuff.

Jun 01, 202008:12
Insurance Talk — Should I Purchase Insurance From the Car Rental Agency?

Insurance Talk — Should I Purchase Insurance From the Car Rental Agency?

Should I purchase the insurance offered by the car rental agency? It's a big question, we get it all the time, and the answer is you don't have to, but we normally recommend it. This is one of our most frequently asked questions and it gets a little tricky.

May 14, 202008:26
Insurance Talk — Be Prepared with Wildland Fire Contractors Insurance

Insurance Talk — Be Prepared with Wildland Fire Contractors Insurance

Today we're here to talk about one of our specialties. And that specialty is insuring wildland firefighters. And that's very specific. We're not talking about the firefighters that you think of on the big red truck. We're thinking about the firefighters that are in the forest. The wildland.

May 01, 202007:56