About Us

About Laughlin Insurance

Trusted health and life insurance guidance for Portland families, individuals, and businesses since 1997.

Laughlin Insurance was founded by Paris Laughlin to help individuals, Medicare beneficiaries, and employers make confident, informed decisions about their coverage. From our Northeast Portland office in the Gateway area, we serve clients across Oregon and Washington with personalized guidance, advocacy, and long-term support.

Our mission

We believe insurance should be understandable, affordable, and built around real people—not just policies. Our role is to simplify complex choices, identify savings opportunities, and protect what matters most.

Who we help

We work with:

• Individuals and families

• Medicare beneficiaries

• Employers and HR teams

• Benefit managers and business owners

• Employees navigating coverage decisions

What makes us different

• Independent guidance across multiple carriers

• Ongoing support—not just at enrollment

• Compliance and administrative expertise

• Advocacy during claims and service issues

• Local, relationship-driven service since 1997

Services we provide

• Individual & family health insurance

• Medicare plans and guidance

• Employer group health programs

• Life insurance

• Disability income protection

• Dental & supplemental plans

• Compliance and administrative support

We also help clients:

• Check eligibility for tax credits and premium assistance

• Compare plan options and pricing

• Design employer contribution strategies

• Establish Section 125 plans and tax-advantaged programs

• Navigate renewals and coverage changes

Experience you can rely on

Our licensed insurance professionals maintain ongoing continuing education and certifications to stay current with evolving federal and state regulations, Medicare requirements, and marketplace updates. This ensures our clients receive informed, compliant, and up-to-date guidance year after year.

Local expertise matters

For more than 25 years, we’ve supported Portland-area individuals and businesses through changing healthcare laws, insurance markets, and economic cycles. Many clients rely on us as an extension of their HR team and as a long-term advisor.

Let’s talk

Whether you’re exploring coverage for the first time, reviewing Medicare options, or managing employee benefits, we’re here to help.

Schedule a consultation, request a quote, or speak with a licensed advisor today.