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title: Insurance Blog | Chamberlain Insurance Agency in Portland, Oregon
description: Read the Chamberlain Insurance Agency blog for local, interesting and up-to-date Portland insurance news.
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# Chamberlain Insurance Blog

## Chamberlain Insurance

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[**Preparing Your Teen Driver for Different Road Conditions and Situations** — If you have a young driver in your home, you may be fearful about them driving on their own, especially in bad weather or road construction. Here are some tips to share with them to improve safety by adapting their driving to current conditions. — **Rain, Snow and Ice** — It’s not always possible to… — Dec 4, 2023](/blog/2023/preparing-your-teen-driver-for-different-road-conditions-and-situations)

[**How to Winterize and Properly Store Your Boat** — Your boat is an investment that gives you tons of fun all summer long. But come the cold weather months, you want to make sure it’s properly winterized before you store it, so it’s protected from weather and other hazards. Here’s a quick list of steps you should take before storing. — **Decide…** — Nov 7, 2023](/blog/2023/how-to-winterize-and-properly-store-your-boat)

[**Save Money With These Smart Home Devices That Make Your Home Safer** — Homeowners today have never had more ways to save money through technology. Here are five smart home devices that will help you cut down on your bills and improve your home’s safety. Better safety can mean fewer insurance claims and less hassle for you. — **Smart Programmable Thermostat** — A… — Oct 2, 2023](/blog/2023/save-money-with-these-smart-home-devices-that-make-your-home-safer)

[**Renting vs. Owning a Home: Protect Your Property No Matter Which You Prefer** — If you’re on the fence about renting or owning a home, here’s a helpful look at the upsides of each option. Remember to get the right insurance when you make your choice, so your property is fully protected. — **The Advantages of Renting** — When you rent, you don’t have to commit to a neighborhood or… — Sep 12, 2023](/blog/2023/renting-vs-owning-a-home-protect-your-property-no-matter-which-you-prefer)

[**Defensive Driving Techniques to Avoid Accidents and Insurance Claims** — If you want to reduce your risk of traffic accidents and the insurance claims that accompany them — which could cause your premium to go up — you need to drive defensively. Here are some driving tips to help you avoid crashes and stay safe on the road. — **Always Assume Other Motorists Will Make…** — Aug 7, 2023](/blog/2023/defensive-driving-techniques-to-avoid-accidents-and-insurance-claims)

[**What to Look for When Buying a House to Avoid Unnecessary Insurance Claims** — If you’re house hunting, you’re probably looking at many elements like the number of bedrooms or how updated the kitchen is. Don’t forget to check for these things too, which which may help avoid home insurance claims should you become the new owner. — **An Aging Roof** — Roof problems are one of the… — Jul 7, 2023](/blog/2023/what-to-look-for-when-buying-a-house-to-avoid-unnecessary-insurance-claims)

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