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WSRB's resident historian and archivist, he has a passion for learning and enjoys creating unique and thoughtful marketing content. --- [![Go to WSRB](https://www1.wsrb.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/logos/wsrb-logo-white.png?width=120&height=20&name=wsrb-logo-white.png "Go to WSRB")](https://www1.wsrb.com/) [![Go to BuildingMetrix](https://www1.wsrb.com/hs-fs/hubfs/buildingmetrix/logo/inactive-BMI-1.png?width=140&height=23&name=inactive-BMI-1.png "Go to BuildingMetrix")](https://www.buildingmetrix.com/) [![Washington Surveying & Rating Bureau logo](https://www1.wsrb.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/logos/wsrb-horiz-logo-rgb.png?width=150&height=51&name=wsrb-horiz-logo-rgb.png "Washington Surveying & Rating Bureau logo")](https://www1.wsrb.com/) [![CREATE AN ACCOUNT](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2459360/aa915923-2069-489f-ac4c-7946d6a68368.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2459360/aa915923-2069-489f-ac4c-7946d6a68368) [![LOG 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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.  #### [Library](https://www1.wsrb.com/library) In-depth content on essential insurance topics. --- #### [InsuranceEDGE](https://www1.wsrb.com/insuranceedge) Weekly newsletter covering the P/C industry, curated by our experts.  Search **Search filters** Website pages Blog posts Help Center articles Include results from BuildingMetrix.com [![wsrb_white-logo](https://www1.wsrb.com/hs-fs/hubfs/wsrb_white-logo.png?width=100&height=17&name=wsrb_white-logo.png "wsrb_white-logo")](https://www1.wsrb.com/) ** ** ![Pavin Browne](https://www1.wsrb.com/hubfs/mee.png) # Pavin Browne Pavin Browne has a decade of content strategy, research, and video production experience across several industries. WSRB's resident historian and archivist, he has a passion for learning and enjoys creating unique and thoughtful marketing content. ## All stories by Pavin ### 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/ciu-featured.jpg) ](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/chasing-fraud-the-criminal-investigation-unit) [Insurance Industry](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/tag/insurance-industry) ### [Chasing Fraud: The Criminal Investigation Unit](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/chasing-fraud-the-criminal-investigation-unit) November 13, 2023 | 5 min read [![](https://www1.wsrb.com/hubfs/pet-1-1.jpg) ](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/pet-insurance) [Consumer Resources](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/tag/consumer-resources) ### [Pet Insurance: Everything You Need To Know](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/pet-insurance) August 22, 2023 | 9 min read [![](https://www1.wsrb.com/hubfs/movies-11.jpg) ](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/insurance-at-the-movies) [Insurance Industry](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/tag/insurance-industry) ### [Insurance at the Movies](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/insurance-at-the-movies) March 14, 2023 | 6 min read [![](https://www1.wsrb.com/hubfs/Calendar%20Cover%20Draft%20IV.png) ](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/washington-fire-history) [History](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/tag/history) ### [Washington Fire History Calendar](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/washington-fire-history) December 14, 2022 | 11 min read [![](https://www1.wsrb.com/hubfs/anniversary-resized.png) ](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/wsrb-milestones) [History](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/tag/history) ### [WSRB Milestones](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/wsrb-milestones) May 17, 2022 | 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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