Insurance Partners was established in 2004 to serve locally owned or managed businesses’ need for focused, personalized insurance expertise and superior risk management services. Additionally, we offer individualized personal insurance products, advice and counsel.
After serving for 27 years as a Principal in a large, locally owned firm and later as President and CEO of the Northwest region for a national insurance brokerage, Brad Wilson formed Insurance Partners. Centered around his belief that the client should be the center of attention, not the brokerage, Insurance Partners was started as a one-person insurance firm.
Today, Insurance Partners has grown but stays committed to commercial and individual clients who seek experienced, local insurance professionals who are focused on learning about clients’ business or personal needs and delivering value when selected as their insurance business partner.
Our clients include individuals and all types of business entities, ranging from corporations that trade internationally to smaller, locally owned ventures. Many of our clients have interests in other states and countries, which allows Insurance Partners to demonstrate its superior relationships with a variety of insurance companies by coordinating the appropriate services on a local, national and international level.
We invite you to review our biographies to learn about more about our broad range of expertise and our innovative approach to client management.
Brad Wilson
A Portland, Oregon native, Brad has spent his entire career in the insurance business. After graduation from the University of Oregon, he learned the basics with Chubb Insurance Group, a multi-national underwriting company. Following his tenure at Chubb, he spent 27 years as a producer, manager and owner of Campbell Galt & Newlands, a Portland agency that was sold to USI Insurance Services in 1995. He continued as President and CEO of USI Northwest until resigning to form Insurance Partners in 2003.
Brad believes that working for and with clients to efficiently design, implement and manage their risk management programs is Insurance Partners ultimate goal and often says: “If we take care of our clients, they will take care of us”. This philosophy has allowed Brad to serve many of our clients for more than 25 years.
Being part of our community is an important aspect of Brad’s success. He has volunteered his time and energy to the work of the March of Dimes, The Surplus Line Association of Oregon, the Big “I” Junior Golf Classic and a variety of youth activities. Brad is a licensed pilot, enjoys many sports as both a participant and observer and also getting away to Central Oregon when time allows. Brad is an active member of both Waverley Country Club and the Multnomah Athletic Club.
Mark Frinell
Mark joined Insurance Partners in August of 2007 as a Partner with new business sales and account service responsibilities. Mark specializes in risk management strategies and the placement of insurance for commercial and personal clients. He has extensive experience working with technology, manufacturing, wholesale distribution, retail and property management risks.
Mark has 17 years of experience in the insurance industry, having worked mainly on the insurance broker side of the business. Most recently, he held sales and service roles at Willis and Marsh, both large global insurance brokers.
Mark earned his bachelor’s degree from Washington State University where he majored in communications. He also is an active member of the community, serving on United Way of the Columbia-Willamette’s finance committee and volunteering on a regular basis for Loaves & Fishes Centers. Mark is the current co-chair of Oregon Entrepreneurs Network’s Executive Series. Mark is an active member of both the Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club and the Multnomah Athletic Club.
Mark Wilson, CPCU
A graduate of Trinity University, Mark began his insurance career working for a Fortune 100 insurance company. Transitioning to an independent agency, he became a commercial lines account executive prior to joining Insurance Partners in 2005. Mark is involved in all aspects of client services and agency operations. For Mark, the favorite part of his job is learning about a variety of companies and working to incorporate insurance into the complete business model.
Mark is a licensed Property & Casualty agent and Surplus Line agent. In addition, Mark has earned the prestigious CPCU designation. In his free time, Mark enjoys a great assortment of outdoor activities and is a dedicated runner.
Jane Kammerzelt, CPCU, CIC
Jane is our newest insurance partner based in Eugene, OR and serves a wide variety of manufacturing, technology and social service agencies along with a diverse group of commercial clients. Her commitment to service and 20+ years industry experience have helped her become a valuable resource and trusted advisor to customers throughout the Northwest.
Evidence of her continuing professional growth and reputation for excellence include; achievement of the highly regarded CPCU and CIC industry designations and service on various local and national insurer councils and advisory panels. Jane is a frequent lecturer on technical insurance related topics for a number of professional groups including the University of Oregon law school and Lane Community College.
In her “spare time,” Jane is an active volunteer with the Willamette University MBA Mentoring program, Northwest Youth Corps, the Oregon Track Club and the Boy Scouts Eagle Review Board. Additionally, Jane enjoys international travel and has served with the Cascade Medical Teams in Guatemala.