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 […]
October 10, 2012
AgencyFIRE-Average Cooking Fire Claim Tops $30,000
Cooking fires continue to far exceed most home-related fires, and they are more expensive to repair, according to a new study from Nationwide Insurance. Fires that start on the stove outpace appliance, fireplace, smoking, candle or furnace fires, the study said. According to claims data compiled by Nationwide, the average cooking fire claim damage is […]
October 8, 2012
AgencyWho Insures a Driverless Car?
Last Tuesday, California became the third state to legalize driverless cars, a concept automobile under development by Google that could one day revolutionize the way we drive. But the development raises a host of liability questions for insurers. While noting that these cars are still years away from being produced on an assembly line, Tom […]
October 1, 2012
AgencyTop 10 Car Technologies for Mature Drivers
As cars and technologies keep getting “smarter”, here’s a recent article on some of the top technologies for mature drivers. Enjoy- Top 10 Car Technologies for Mature Drivers From smart headlights to reverse monitoring features, new technology is increasingly popular with older drivers. Smart headlights, emergency response systems and reverse monitoring features rank highest in […]
September 20, 2012
AgencyAllstate Changing How They Handle Hail / Roof Claims
Allstate ‘House & Home’ Roof Surcharge Hikes Customer Costs Allstate recently announced a new product that will impact rates its customers pay for homeowners insurance if they want their roofs repaired. The new House & Home coverage option will no longer cover the full cost of replacing damaged roofs if they’re older than 10 years. Allstate Roof Coverage […]
August 27, 2012
AgencyDo you have enough?
Life Insurance……do you have enough? We are excited to letter everyone know we are now approved with the Texas Deparment of Insurance to protect our clients with life insurance. We have access to dozens of the most stable and most competitive life insurance companies in the market. As a former Allstate agency owner (over 14 […]
July 16, 2012
AgencyDriving History Seen As Predictor Of Individual’s Lifespan
It appears that bad drivers live shorter lives than good drivers and not just because they get in accidents. The same motor vehicle driving records already widely used to help determine how much a consumer pays for car insurance can also be used to predict the potential length of an individual’s life. According to a […]
June 25, 2012
AgencyDallas Hailstorm Insured Losses Could Reach $2 Billion
Jun 18, 2012 — Insured losses from the massive hailstorm that struck the Dallas area on Wednesday could reach as much as $2 billion, making it one of the most costly stomrs of its type in – click here for rest of article.