Business Details
8 Years
experience
Your Trusted Insurance Partner in Portland, OR
Obsidian Insurance offers experienced insurance management solutions to middle market companies and select individuals throughout the Northwest. We specialize in managing property and liability insurance programs for clients in five key industry segments: Property Owners, Manufacturers, Wholesalers/Distributors, Professional Services, and Select Personal Lines. Our locally based team emphasizes individualized solutions, leveraging over 50 years of combined experience in the Property & Casualty industry to address evolving client needs.We maintain a relationship-based approach, prioritizing broad coverage terms, market competitiveness, and long-term stability in all our services. Our expertise extends to program management, unbiased consulting, and expert witness testimony, ensuring clients receive comprehensive support tailored to their unique requirements. By focusing on personalized service and proactive strategies, we help businesses navigate complex insurance landscapes while maintaining stable pricing and access to premier insurance providers.
Services
Broker Services
Program Management
Insurance Consulting
Expert Witness Services
Risk Management
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of combined experience in the Property & Casualty industry.
- Our relationship-based approach ensures personalized insurance program management.
- We specialize in serving five key industry segments with tailored solutions.
- Our team includes licensed Property & Casualty and Surplus Line agents.
- We maintain strong partnerships with premier insurance companies for optimal coverage.
Associations and certifications
- CPCU (Certified Professional Catastrophe Underwriter)
What people say
Responsive service
Personal attention
Fair premiums
Innovative solutions
Pro-active approach
Services
Broker Services
We represent clients across the insurance marketplace through curated company partnerships. Our team identifies appropriate coverage options while emphasizing broad terms, market competitiveness, and long-term stability. This service ensures clients receive optimal placement solutions tailored to their specific industry needs.
Program Management
Our relationship-based approach continually manages client insurance programs to adapt to evolving business needs. From routine service requirements to strategic planning, we partner with clients to effectively handle complex requirements while maintaining coverage consistency and cost efficiency.
Insurance Consulting
We provide unbiased consulting services to evaluate existing insurance programs and act as skilled third-party buyers. Our expertise transforms complex contracts into manageable products, helping clients optimize coverage structures and improve risk management strategies for better business protection.
Expert Witness Services
With decades of Property & Casualty industry experience, we offer specialized review, witness, and testimony services to the legal community. Our deep understanding of insurance contracts and market practices provides valuable insights for legal proceedings involving complex insurance matters.
People
Mark Wilson
Principal
Founder of Obsidian Insurance with 12 years at a boutique broker. Licensed P&C and Surplus Line agent holding the CPCU designation. Serves on multiple insurance industry boards while managing client services and agency operations.
Taylor Burton
Operations
Native Oregonian with insurance industry expertise since 2018. Focuses on continuing education in insurance while supporting client operations. Graduate of Oregon State University with experience in personal injury law and client relations.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We focus on Property Owners, Manufacturers, Wholesalers/Distributors, Professional Services, and Select Personal Lines with tailored insurance solutions.
How do you manage changing insurance needs?
Our relationship-based approach continuously adapts to evolving business requirements through regular program reviews and strategic planning.
What makes your consulting services unique?
We provide unbiased evaluations and transform complex insurance contracts into manageable products using decades of industry experience.
Do you offer legal insurance expertise?
Yes, our team provides expert witness services with over 50 years combined Property & Casualty industry experience for legal proceedings.
