McCoy-Holliston Insurance, A YourPolicy Company, has been named Best Insurance Agency in the Best of the Gorge for the fifth consecutive year — a milestone that reflects decades of community trust along the Columbia River.
WHITE SALMON, WA — May 2025 — McCoy-Holliston Insurance, A YourPolicy Company, has once again been voted the best insurance agency in the Columbia River Gorge, earning the Best of the Gorge award for the fifth year running. The recognition, awarded annually by the community through the Best of the Gorge contest, reflects the agency’s long-standing reputation for personalized service, deep local knowledge, and genuine care for the people they protect.
Founded in 1946 by Keith McCoy, the agency has been a fixture in the Gorge for nearly 80 years — serving clients across White Salmon, Hood River, Stevenson, The Dalles, and the broader Columbia River region. Licensed in both Washington and Oregon, the team at McCoy-Holliston offers a full range of personal, commercial, farm, life, and health insurance solutions, backed by access to over 100 carriers.
“Five years in a row is a testament to what the McCoy-Holliston team has built over generations. This is a community that knows good service when they see it — and they keep coming back to McCoy-Holliston because the team earns it every single day.”
Justin Thomas, CEO, YourPolicy
The Best of the Gorge contest is an annual community-driven recognition program that celebrates the best businesses and organizations across the Columbia River Gorge region. Winners are chosen by the community through a public voting process, making the award a direct reflection of the relationships agencies build with their clients over time. McCoy-Holliston has earned the top spot in the insurance category every year since first entering.
The agency operates out of two locations — 1001 E Jewett Blvd in White Salmon, WA, and 194 SW 2nd St in Stevenson, WA — serving clients on both sides of the Columbia River. Their team of dedicated professionals is known for a warm, hands-on approach that prioritizes understanding each client’s unique needs before recommending coverage.
“This award belongs to the Gorge community. They’ve trusted us with their homes, their businesses, their families — and we don’t take that lightly. We’re grateful every single year, and we’re motivated to keep earning it.”
McCoy-Holliston Insurance Team
Five Years of Community Recognition
- 2021 — Best of the Gorge, Best Insurance Agency
- 2022 — Best of the Gorge, Best Insurance Agency
- 2023 — Best of the Gorge, Best Insurance Agency (Gold Medal)
- 2024 — Best of the Gorge, Best Insurance Agency
- 2025 — Best of the Gorge, Best Insurance Agency — Fifth Consecutive Year
McCoy-Holliston Insurance is part of the YourPolicy family of agencies — independent agencies that retain their local name, team, and community identity while benefiting from YourPolicy‘s expanded carrier access, back-office support, and technology platform. To learn more or read the full Best of the Gorge magazine feature, visit bestofthegorge.com/magazine.
Kelly McRae
Chief Operating Officer, YourPolicy
McCoy-Holliston Insurance, A YourPolicy Company, is an independent insurance agency founded in 1946 and headquartered in White Salmon, Washington. Serving the Columbia River Gorge region for nearly 80 years, the agency offers personal, commercial, farm, life, and health insurance solutions to clients across Washington and Oregon. Learn more at mccoyholliston.com.
YourPolicy is an independent insurance company headquartered in Austin, TX, serving clients across the United States in personal lines, commercial lines, employee benefits, life & health, and Medicare. YourPolicy partners with community agencies nationwide, helping them grow while preserving the local identity and relationships that make independent insurance meaningful. Learn more at your-policy.com.