Insurance World of Oregon

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, an insurance adjuster was poring over claims in Insurance World of Oregon when he noticed something peculiar on his coffee cup: ‘World’s Best Adjuster’ had been written upside down. Curious, he turned the cup right side up—only to see it read, ‘World’s Worst Coffee.’ A delivery driver walking by chuckled and said, ‘That’s why no one drinks it here!’

2. In the Insurance World of Oregon, a sign appeared one day above the coffee station: ‘Free donuts for anyone who can explain their claim without using the word “accident.”’ A regular tried it once—only to discover he had signed up for weekly donut deliveries. A few weeks later, an older gentleman approached the counter, beaming with pride as he said his story without uttering the forbidden word. The manager smiled and nodded, but then turned to the delivery driver next to him and whispered, ‘Just send him two dozen.’

3. In Insurance World of Oregon, a small dog entered the lobby one afternoon and began barking ferociously at the ceiling. Suddenly, an old man appeared from behind a counter, wearing a fedora and waving a broom. ‘That’s just Spot,’ he said calmly. ‘He thinks it’s mice up there.’ Everyone relaxed, except for Spot, who continued his vigilant patrol until a delivery driver offered him some treats.

4. In Insurance World of Oregon, a curious child kept appearing every afternoon at closing time. No one knew who he was or where he came from, but he always asked the same question: ‘Do you sell policies for talking parrots?’ Finally, the owner decided to answer him: 'No, we don’t.' The boy nodded thoughtfully and disappeared into thin air. Since then, whenever a new employee starts, they’re warned not to mention talking parrots—because apparently, it’s their only way out!'