About Joshua Merrion | State Farm Insurance Agent in Portland, Oregon

Insurance probably isn't your favorite thing to talk about.

That's OK. It's one of mine.

Home improvement, on the other hand, is apparently not one of my specialties. More on that later.

I'm Joshua Merrion, a State Farm Insurance Agent and ChFC® serving Portland and communities throughout Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. My team and I help individuals, families, and business owners protect what they've worked hard to build—with clear explanations, thoughtful conversations, and as little insurance jargon as possible.

A Portland Insurance Agency Focused on More Than a Quote

Our office helps customers with auto, homeowners, renters, life, and small-business insurance.

But our job isn't simply to sell policies. It's to help you understand your coverage, identify potential gaps, and make informed decisions.

Sometimes that means a new policy. Sometimes it doesn't. Either way, you should leave understanding your insurance better than when you arrived.

That's how we believe this business should work.

Oregon Roots. Portland Home.

I grew up in Oregon but managed to spend time living in Seattle, Los Angeles, and even Dutch Harbor, Alaska.

Is Dutch Harbor exciting? I'll leave that up to you. :)

Eventually, Oregon brought me home. Today, I'm fortunate to lead a Portland insurance agency helping people through life's changes—from first cars and homes to growing families, established businesses, and planning for the future.

Insurance Should Make Sense

Most people don't need more insurance terminology. They need someone willing to explain what it actually means.

My ChFC® designation and insurance experience help me look beyond individual policies to understand the bigger picture: what you're protecting and why it matters.

Whether we're reviewing home and auto coverage, discussing liability protection, exploring life insurance, or addressing business risks, my approach is simple:

Understand first, recommend second.

A Team You Can Actually Talk To

Technology makes insurance convenient, and we use it. But sometimes you just want to talk to a real person.

Our Portland office is built around relationships. Call, text, meet virtually, or stop by. Whether you're buying a home, starting a business, or simply have a question, we want you to know who to call.

We work hard to earn our customers' belief in us with every interaction.

What I've Been Up To When I'm Not Talking About Insurance

This last month brought two family birthday celebrations for relatives over 80, a trip to the dentist, some serious housecleaning, and a humbling lesson in home improvement.

Our deadbolt wasn't lining up, so I decided a small shim behind the bottom door hinge would fix it. I started at 9:00pm, confident I'd finish before my wife got home.

Unfortunately, the old wood wouldn't hold the screws. Over an hour later, I'd turned a door that wouldn't lock properly into one that wouldn't close unless I left the hinge unscrewed.

Not exactly the improvement I had in mind.

The lesson? Sometimes a simple problem is more complicated than it looks. And knowing when to call someone who understands the problem is pretty valuable.

Fortunately, I'm much better at insurance than door repair.

Let's Talk

Whether you're shopping for auto insurance in Portland, reviewing homeowners coverage, considering life insurance, or protecting your small business, we're happy to help.

Call, text, or stop by our Portland office. We'll discuss what matters to you, explain your options, and help you make informed decisions.

No insurance dictionary required.