Davidson & Associates Insurance’s Vice President of Personal Lines, Melissa Ralston, has earned this year's Safeco Insurance Award of Excellence. As the most prestigious underwriting recognition Safeco® independent agent partners can achieve, this recognition celebrates Melissa's superior underwriting skills and excellence in customer service. Fewer than one percent of insurance agents who sell Safeco personal lines policies earn this distinction each year.

"Excellence in underwriting means bringing exceptional customer service together with a deep understanding of the complexities of insurance coverage to create great outcomes from customers," said Bryce Davidson, Agency Principal at Davidson & Associates. "Melissa does that daily by ensuring customers get the right coverage for the right price. Congratulations to Melissa; this recognition is well deserved."

Melissa has served the Southwest Washington community for more than 46 years. She partners closely with Safeco underwriting to ensure customers receive the ideal insurance for their unique personal insurance needs. This is the second time Melissa has earned the Safeco's Award of Excellence in the last 2 years. 

"As an independent agent, the most important part of my job is to offer customers the ease, choice and advice they need to make smart insurance decisions," Melissa said. "Partnering so closely with Safeco underwriting allows me to serve in that trusted advisor role and ensure we're delivering excellent customer service every day, in every iteration."

As an independent insurance agency headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, we are here to provide personal, commercial and life and benefits solutions, primarily serving the Pacific Northwest. We are a family-owned company that aims to protect what matters most to clients and prioritize supporting the community we conduct business in.