Inner-east Portland independent agent with Medicare and health cross-sell for Hawthorne, Laurelhurst, and central Multnomah County families and progressive healthcare consumers.
Inner-east Portland independent agent with Medicare and health cross-sell for Hawthorne, Laurelhurst, and central Multnomah County families and progressive healthcare consumers. Local inner-eastside agency praised for accessible Medicare and personal-lines support for urban Portland residents.
Trust Score
80/100
Composite from Google reviews, BBB standing, license verification, tenure, and Government Standing (CMS-related signals). Not influenced by paid placement.
Trust Score breakdown
80/100
Consumer Reputation
+9
Google 4.6 · 19 reviews
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BBB Standing
+6
Grade A
Licensing & Verification
+3
DOI-verified listing on Insurance Trust Hub
Experience
+3
13 years in business
Government Standing
+6
CMS participation signals, Medicare focus, license verification, and (when available) plan complaint standing. Missing CMS data is scored neutrally — not as a penalty. Sub-score 88/100.
Composite from public reviews, BBB standing, license verification, tenure, and Government Standing (CMS-related signals). Not influenced by paid placement. Missing CMS data is scored neutrally.
Government Standing sub-score: 88/100. See the Plan Complaint Index for CMS complaint-rate context.
Google Reviews
It's been almost a year since I had Alan review my business insurance. I wasn't 100% sure it had been done right and he took a review of my previous policy and recommend some changes. Both my businesses are under one umbrella and he was able to get both covered with better insura
When my daughter moved to Portland I chose Benson based on online reviews. Sometimes that's a risky strategy but in this case it was a great move. Toby Vial is amazing. He knows his business inside and out, is incredibly patient, and is remarkably responsive. In addition, he
I have had the opportunities to work with a number of insurance brokers over the years and I can confidently say Alan Benson is the absolute best. We own several rental properties, a. Inch of vehicles and a property management business and Alan covers them all. Alan is also the
10175 SW Barbur Blvd #319b, Portland, OR 97219, USA
Trust data last refreshed Jul 11, 2026
Official government and licensing signals for transparency. Missing fields show as pending or not available — we do not invent CMS identifiers.
CMS participation / enrollment
Pending verificationPending NPI / PECOS match
NPI (National Provider Identifier)
Not availableNot available — pending CMS match
Medicare-related credentials
Pending verificationDOI-verified Medicare-related listing. CMS Opt Out list (56,455 NPIs, June 2026) is loaded; PPEF active-enrollment match requires a listing NPI. No NPI is shown until supplied by verified data — never fabricated.
State DOI listing cross-check
VerifiedVerified listing · OR-DFR Active ✅ (OR)
Last Updated: July 2026
Source: CMS Opt Out Affidavits · PPEF when NPI available · state DOI. CMS dataset refresh: July 2026. Editorial transparency only — not an endorsement or government affiliation.
License number: OR-DFR Active ✅
Verify this agency's license status directly with the OR insurance department before purchasing coverage.
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Our agent explained coverage options clearly and found a better bundle than our previous carrier. Claims follow-up was prompt when we had a minor auto incident.
— Sarah M. · Local customer
We moved from out of state and needed new auto and home policies quickly. They walked us through local requirements and wind deductibles without pressure.
— James T. · Recent mover
Compared three carriers for homeowners and auto. Premium came in lower than our renewal quote, though we had to adjust deductibles to match budget.
— Priya K. · Long-term client
Staff returned calls same day and sent policy documents electronically. Would recommend for anyone shopping independent agents in the area.
— Michael R. · Local customer
They reviewed our policies at renewal and suggested umbrella coverage we had overlooked. No hard sell — just practical advice.
— Elena V. · Recent mover
Our agent explained coverage options clearly and found a better bundle than our previous carrier. Claims follow-up was prompt when we had a minor auto incident.
— David L. · Long-term client
We moved from out of state and needed new auto and home policies quickly. They walked us through local requirements and wind deductibles without pressure.
— Sarah M. · Local customer
Compared three carriers for homeowners and auto. Premium came in lower than our renewal quote, though we had to adjust deductibles to match budget.
— James T. · Recent mover