Gerald Ross Agency Inc.

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

Agritourism continues to grow across Oregon.

Today's farms and ranches are doing much more than producing crops and livestock. Many operations now host pumpkin patches, corn mazes, lavender festivals, farm-to-table events, weddings, educational tours, U-pick experiences, and seasonal attractions that bring visitors directly to the farm.

While these activities create new revenue opportunities, they can also create additional liability, property, event, and business risks that should be evaluated as part of an overall insurance strategy.

Insurance may help support:

✔ Pumpkin patches
✔ Lavender farms
✔ U-pick operations
✔ Farm festivals
✔ Weddings & events
✔ Agritourism businesses

Learn more:
https://ross-insurance.com/blog/agritourism-insurance-oregon-farms-festivals-pumpkin-patches-lavender-upick

06/15/2026

Your business represents years of hard work, investment, and commitment.

A Business Owners Policy (BOP) is designed to help eligible businesses combine important insurance coverages into a single package. Whether you operate a retail store, restaurant, office, or service business, a BOP may help address common risks associated with property ownership, liability exposures, and daily operations.

Insurance may help support:

✔ Retail stores
✔ Restaurants
✔ Professional offices
✔ Service businesses
✔ Small businesses
✔ Commercial operations

Learn more:
https://prinevilleins.com/commercial/business-owners-policy

06/13/2026

Many businesses and professionals are required to obtain surety bonds as part of licensing, contracting, or project requirements.

Whether you're a contractor bidding on a project, a business owner meeting licensing requirements, or a professional seeking a bond for a specific obligation, understanding the bonding process can help keep projects and operations moving forward.

Surety bond solutions may help support:

✔ Contractors
✔ Construction companies
✔ Business owners
✔ Licensed professionals
✔ Public works projects
✔ Commercial operations

Learn more:
https://ross-insurance.com/surety-bonds

06/12/2026

The timber industry continues to play a major role in many communities throughout Southern Oregon and Northern California.

Whether operating a logging company, hauling logs, managing timberlands, running heavy equipment, or supporting the forest products industry, businesses often face specialized risks that require insurance solutions tailored to their operations.

Insurance may help support:

✔ Logging contractors
✔ Timber operators
✔ Log trucking companies
✔ Sawmills
✔ Equipment operators
✔ Forest products businesses

Our latest article explores commercial insurance considerations for timber, logging, and forest products businesses operating throughout Southern Oregon and Northern California.

Learn more:
https://ross-insurance.com/blog/southern-oregon-northern-california-timber-logging-commercial-insurance-guide

06/11/2026

Northern California and the Oregon border region are home to thousands of small businesses that help drive local economies and strengthen communities.

Whether operating a construction company, retail store, restaurant, professional service firm, manufacturing business, hospitality operation, or agricultural enterprise, business owners often face unique risks involving property, liability, vehicles, employees, equipment, and daily operations.

Insurance may help support:

✔ Small businesses
✔ Contractors
✔ Retail businesses
✔ Restaurants
✔ Professional offices
✔ Service companies

Our latest article explores insurance considerations for businesses operating throughout Northern California and the Oregon border region.

Learn more:
https://ross-insurance.com/blog/northern-california-small-business-insurance-oregon-border-agency

06/10/2026

The Oregon Coast has a long tradition of commercial fishing, charter fishing, and marine-related businesses.

Whether operating a commercial fishing vessel, charter boat, guide service, or marine business, owners face unique risks involving vessels, passengers, equipment, crews, weather conditions, and liability exposures. Having the right insurance coverage is an important part of protecting your business and livelihood.

Insurance may help support:

✔ Commercial fishing vessels
✔ Charter boats
✔ Fishing guides
✔ Marine businesses
✔ Captains & crews
✔ Oregon Coast operators

Learn more:
https://ross-insurance.com/blog/oregon-coast-commercial-fishing-charter-boat-insurance-guide

06/09/2026

The Rogue Valley is known for much more than beautiful scenery.

Arts organizations, theaters, galleries, festivals, museums, and cultural nonprofits contribute significantly to the region's economy while helping make Southern Oregon a destination for residents and visitors alike.

Whether managing performances, exhibitions, special events, volunteers, staff, or facilities, arts organizations often face unique insurance considerations.

Insurance may help support:

✔ Arts organizations
✔ Theaters
✔ Galleries
✔ Museums
✔ Festivals
✔ Cultural nonprofits

Learn more:
https://ross-insurance.com/blog/rogue-valley-arts-economy-insurance-ashland-jacksonville-oregon