Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Insurance Partner in Newberg, OR
Founded in 2001 by Om Thippayaphorn Sukheenai, Chehalem Insurance Associates has built a reputation for delivering personalized insurance solutions rooted in integrity and community values. Our team combines decades of industry experience with a commitment to transparency, ensuring clients receive tailored coverage that aligns with their unique needs. We specialize in health insurance, Medicare planning, life insurance, and retirement strategies, serving individuals and businesses across Portland metro and Yamhill counties.Our approach emphasizes education, empowering clients to make informed decisions about their financial security. With a focus on long-term relationships, we prioritize client satisfaction through attentive service and ongoing support. Our bilingual capabilities and dedication to cultural inclusivity further enhance our ability to serve diverse communities. Recognized for our 5-star customer service, we remain steadfast in our mission to provide peace of mind through comprehensive insurance solutions.
Services
Health Insurance
Medicare Plans
Life Insurance
Retirement Planning
Medicare Advantage
Prescription Drug Plans
Medicare Supplement
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in personalized insurance solutions
- Our team provides bilingual English/Spanish and Thai community support
- We represent 7 organizations offering 36+ insurance products
- Our founder maintains core values of honesty and community involvement
- We provide comprehensive Medicare education and plan comparisons
What people say
Top notch service
Comprehensive benefit review
Wonderful kind human
Confident decision support
Easy process navigation
Services
Health Insurance
We provide comprehensive health insurance solutions for individuals and families. Our agents help clients navigate options including marketplace plans, employer-sponsored coverage, and specialized medical protection. With expertise in evaluating benefits and costs, we ensure clients receive appropriate coverage that matches their healthcare needs and budget requirements.
Medicare Plans
Our Medicare specialists guide clients through enrollment and plan selection. We offer education about Advantage, Supplement, and Prescription Drug Plans while explaining key differences in coverage networks and out-of-pocket costs. Our personalized approach helps seniors find optimal coverage that aligns with their medical needs and financial situation.
Life Insurance
We help clients secure their family's financial future through term and permanent life insurance solutions. Our process includes assessing coverage needs, comparing policies from multiple providers, and explaining policy features like death benefits and cash value accumulation. We focus on creating protection strategies that provide long-term security for loved ones.
Retirement Planning
Our retirement specialists develop customized strategies combining insurance products with investment approaches. We analyze clients' current assets, projected needs, and risk tolerance to create comprehensive plans. Services include Social Security optimization, long-term care planning, and creating sustainable income streams for post-career life.
Prescription Drug Plans
We assist clients in selecting appropriate prescription drug coverage options. Our experts compare formularies, co-pay structures, and pharmacy networks across available plans. We help both Medicare beneficiaries and private insurance seekers understand coverage gaps and late enrollment penalties while finding cost-effective pharmacy benefit solutions.
People
Om Thippayaphorn Sukheenai
Founder & Broker
With over 20 years of experience, Om founded Chehalem Insurance in 2001. She holds core values of honesty and fairness while maintaining active community involvement. Her expertise includes Medicare education and cross-cultural insurance solutions.
Gabi Quinteros
Office Manager
Bilingual English/Spanish professional with strong customer service skills. Specializes in client relations and administrative operations while providing cultural competency in serving diverse populations. Committed to earning client trust through detailed attention to insurance needs.
Sai Singharune
Client Relations Assistant
Thai community specialist who simplifies insurance access for Asian populations. Combines cultural understanding with practical insurance knowledge. Focuses on making complex insurance concepts accessible while maintaining personal connections with clients through shared experiences.
Preston Gullum
Client Relations Assistant
Financial planning student at George Fox University who provides insurance support services. Applies academic knowledge to real-world insurance challenges while developing expertise in client consultation and problem-solving approaches for financial protection needs.
Questions
What insurance services do you offer?
We provide health insurance, Medicare plans, life insurance, and retirement planning services. Our specialists help with individual and group coverage options across Portland metro and Yamhill counties.
Do you specialize in Medicare coverage?
Yes, we offer comprehensive Medicare education and plan comparisons including Advantage, Supplement, and Prescription Drug Plans. Our team helps clients understand network requirements and out-of-pocket costs.
Can you help with life insurance selection?
Our agents assist with term and permanent life insurance policies. We evaluate your needs, compare multiple providers, and explain policy features to ensure appropriate coverage for your family's financial security.
What retirement planning options exist?
We develop customized strategies combining insurance products with investment approaches. Services include Social Security optimization, long-term care planning, and creating sustainable post-retirement income streams tailored to your financial goals.
