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and excellent customer service.  #### [Careers](https://www1.wsrb.com/careers) Learn about the benefits of working at WSRB and apply for open positions.   #### [Underwriting Property](https://www1.wsrb.com/resources/underwriting-property-risks) A guide to key risks in Washington state: fire, wildfire, and earthquakes. --- #### [Video Hub](https://www1.wsrb.com/video) Expert webinars, timely discussions, and in-depth conversations with industry leaders..  #### [Commercial Property](https://www1.wsrb.com/risk-assessment-guide) Information on loss costs, policy rating, and assessment tools.   --- #### [Industry Toolkit](https://www1.wsrb.com/resources/industry-toolkit) Links to help you work smarter and serve your customers.   #### [Protection Classes](https://www1.wsrb.com/resources/public-protection) The evaluation process explained from start to finish. --- #### [WSRB Blog](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog) News on emerging risks as well as our latest products.  #### 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He has more than 30 years of experience in GIS and cartography and has managed many data development projects to improve efficient information exchange and accurate business analysis of data. ## All stories by Chris ### Other Authors - [Bryan Stanwood (15)](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/author/bryan-stanwood) - [Chris Barclay (14)](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/author/chris-barclay) - [Chris Jansen (2)](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/author/chris-jansen) - [Dan Mangialardi (3)](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/author/dan-mangialardi) - [Daryl Girnus (7)](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/author/daryl-girnus) - [Eric Cunningham (1)](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/author/eric-cunningham) - [Jami Donaldson (2)](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/author/jami-donaldson) - [Jim Renn (1)](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/author/jim-renn) - [Joe Nolan (6)](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/author/joe-nolan) - [Julie Rochman (1)](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/author/julie-rochman) - [Pavin Browne (5)](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/author/pavin-browne) - [Rick Freier (4)](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/author/rick-freier) - [Robert Ferrell (12)](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/author/robert-ferrell) - [Robert Hartwig (1)](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/author/robert-hartwig) - [Robert Lacy (28)](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/author/robert-lacy) - [Sandra Bird (1)](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/author/sandra-bird) - [Sarah McMillan (1)](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/author/sarah-mcmillan) - [Scott Elliott (6)](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/author/scott-elliott) - [Terry Krueger (11)](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/author/terry-krueger) - [Tony Higgins (9)](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/author/tony-higgins) - [WSRB (24)](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/author/wsrb) - [Zhu Zhu Xiao (2)](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/author/zhu-zhu-xiao) [![](https://www1.wsrb.com/hubfs/zip%20code.png) ](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/zip-code-insurance-rating-part-1) [GIS and Mapping](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/tag/gis-and-mapping) ### [ZIP Code Insurance Rating: Accuracy](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/zip-code-insurance-rating-part-1) August 27, 2019 | 5 min read [![](https://www1.wsrb.com/hubfs/New%20Website/images/blog/gis-map--zip-code-boundaries.jpg) ](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/zip-codes-city-boundaries-and-business-intelligence) [GIS and Mapping](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/tag/gis-and-mapping) ### [ZIP Codes, City Boundaries and Business Intelligence](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/zip-codes-city-boundaries-and-business-intelligence) February 27, 2018 | 3 min read | 1 min read ![Washington Surveying & Rating Bureau logo](https://www1.wsrb.com/hs-fs/hubfs/wsrb_white-logo.png?width=200&height=34&name=wsrb_white-logo.png "Washington Surveying & Rating Bureau logo") Phone: 206-217-0101 Hours: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM   [Site Map](https://www1.wsrb.com/vis-sitemap) COMPANY RESOURCES FROM OUR BLOG Copyright © 1911 – 2026 WSRB. 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