March 16, 2017
AgencyTEXTING AND DRIVING IN TEXAS NOW ILLEGAL
http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/southcentral/2017/03/16/444639.htm No more texting and driving! Well at least legally… Now people will get fined when caught and maybe this will help the distracted driving accidents. One reason Texas auto rates are the way they are is due to the increase in accidents due to ditracted driving. An article for you and a heads up […]
May 25, 2016
AgencyBeing LOCAL Matters
Do you live in America? Do you support America? Do you live in Texas? Do you support Texas? Better yet, do you support your local town and the local merchants? One of the things that differentiates our office from insurance providers like Geico and eSurance is that we are local. Sure Geico has a few […]
December 16, 2015
Agency$10,000 Glass of Eggnog?
The average cost of a DUI is $10,000 – is that extra glass of eggnog worth it? The holiday season is upon us, bringing a packed social calendar filled with ugly sweater parties, company holiday events and champagne toasts. Unfortunately, the number of alcohol-related car accidents spikes in the time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s […]
September 17, 2014
AgencyFraud in Texas Ends in Jail Time
It’s always good to see criminals get caught. It’s especially good to see them get caught when you and I are subsidizing the costs of their activities. When people commit insurance fraud, all of us who are paying premiums are ultimately paying higher premiums to offset those losses. Check out this recent link of some […]
February 28, 2014
Agency“Cheap” Insurance
It’s all the same…just buy the cheapest one right? Nothing could be farther from the truth when it comes to auto and home insurance. However, if you pay attention to the ads on television, radio, the internet and in print they all talk about having the cheapest price. As consumers become more and more comfortable […]
May 7, 2012
AgencyWealthy Americans Fear Lawsuits But Lack Sufficient Coverage
Below is a very interesting article from March 19, 2012 Insurance Journal Magazine – enjoy. America’s wealthiest families increasingly worry that their wealth alone makes them a target for a high-stakes liability lawsuit in this uncertain time of high unemployment and tepid economic growth, according to a new insurance report. But many wealthy families remain […]
December 31, 2010
AgencyNew Liability Limit Requirements as of Jan 1, 2011
Effective January 1, 2011 the minimum liability requirements in Texas will increase to $30,000/$60,000/$25,000. While these are the minimum requirements, it is highly advised that you carry more than the minimum limits (it doesn’t really cost that much more to be properly protected). If you’re not sure what your limits are or what this even […]