June 10, 2013
AgencyTaxpayers stiffed for underpriced flood policies
Attached below is an article regarding a recent freeze to rate hikes that were approved last year for the National Flood Insurance Program. The NFIP is where consumers are able to purchase flood policies for their homes or businesses. Flood policies have long been underpriced for the risk they represent. As a result, since the NFIP is a […]
May 8, 2013
AgencyFertilizer Plant Explosion in West, TX
Last week while watching the news a reporter stated that it was estimated that 53% of those affected by the fertilizer plant explosion didn’t have insurance. The first thing that comes to my mind is how did they even come up with that figure. The next thing that comes to my mind is how many people […]
April 2, 2013
AgencyInsured’s with AGENTS are happier….
Home Insurance Claimants Who Use Agents Happier Than Those Who Don’t April 1, 2013 At Lone Star Insurance Agency we preach that their really IS a benefit to having a LOCAL agent who you know, like and trust. As much as commercials talk about cutting out the middle man the fact remains…at some point you […]
March 15, 2013
AgencySmart Phone and Auto Insurance
Smart phones could soon be used to help determine what you pay for auto insurance. Below is a copy of an article that recently appeared on carriermanagement.com which details some of the developement in this area. What do you think? Smartphones Could Replace Black Boxes for Auto Rating February 19, 2013 by Susanne Sclafane The […]
February 15, 2013
AgencySticker shock on renewal rates
Many people are experiencing sticker shock when they open up their insurance renewals for their home or auto. The last few years have been extremely hard on the insurance industry across the nation as well as right here in Texas. In the last few years alone in Texas we have had: Bastrop fires, Eagle Mountain […]
January 28, 2013
AgencyThermal Imaging Cameras Help Identify Hazards
A new imaging technology being deployed by Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co. can help reduce the risk of catastrophic damage, injury and loss of life due to fire. It can also spot potential water damage to homes and personal property before it happens. Fireman’s Fund said its Personal Risk Services is deploying advanced thermal imaging technology […]
January 28, 2013
AgencyLone Star Insurance Agency – New Location
We are excited to let everyone know we are in our new location at 240 NW Newton Drive in Burleson TX (directly behind Mama’s Pizza). We have over 3600 square feet of office / warehouse space to better serve you and to accommodate growth. Stop by when you have a chance to see the place […]
November 19, 2012
AgencyObama to ask for $25 Billion
Below you can click to read a recent article from PropertyCasualty360.com regarding President Obama asking to increase the borrowing limit of the Nation Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to $25 Billion. For those of you who may not understand how it works, local agents handle the application process for flood insurance. The actual risk is incurred by the […]
November 12, 2012
AgencyAuto Registration – Little Know Tips
Plan to buy a used vehicle? If so you may want to visit www.TxDMV.gov to help reduce your risk. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles offers a free online service that will tell you whether the vehicle has any value-limiting remarks such as flood damage or salvage. You will need the VIN (vehicle identification number). […]
November 8, 2012
AgencyNot Very “Good” Hands…
Stranded motorist’s car burglarized awaiting tow FORT WORTH – Stephanie Stephens was afraid thieves would pick over her SUV if she left it on the shoulder of a highway in Fort Worth as she was told to do. And that’s exactly what happened. “The window had been busted out. The hood was up. The battery is […]