We are a week out from Halloween and the trick-or-treaters are getting antsy. They’ve got their costumes prepped, pillowcases ready to collect some candy, and are already plotting just how much they can get away with eating before mom and dad swoop in to ruin the fun. Now that they’re ready, can you say the …
Don’t Leaf Injury to Chance: A Safe Raking Guide
Bending, stretching, twisting, lifting — fall lawn care can be rough on your body. But it can also be a necessary evil. When your lawn becomes buried under leaves and other debris, it is deprived of necessities it needs to thrive: water, air and nutrients. Cool-season grasses in particular tend to suffer without the direct …
Tips for Winterizing your Collector Car
The summer cruising season has nearly come to an end and it about time to start thinking about storing your classic car. Check out our tips for winterizing your vehicle! Covering up the Classic Charge it Hooking your battery up to a charger can help to prevent it from dying while in storage. Fill your …
Oct. 1st Opening Day for Online Health Insurance Marketplaces
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is coming and soon. If you are one of the 6 million in Texas without health care insurance, we here at Texan Insurance have an update for you. Online Insurance Marketplaces to Open October 1, 2013 The ACA, more familiarly known as Obamacare, requires that all uninsured individuals purchase health …
Motorcycle Safety Tips for Windy Weather
Don’t Let The Wind Push You Around. Riding a motorcycle in the wind is old hat for the more experienced riders out there, but what about you newbies? Texas is notorious for its gusts. Check out our tips for managing wobble and ducking side winds. The Gear Sometimes the right gear can make a world …
Hurricane Season Half-Way Point
Hurricane Survival and Safety Tips Halfway through hurricane season and we have been fortunate enough to have not yet been hit by one of nature’s great destroyers. In May, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) had predicted between seven and 11 hurricanes in what they thought was going to be a very active hurricane …
Rental Car Insurance
Why your Auto Insurance Policy may already have you Covered In 2010, industry research firm Edmunds.com published the article “Confessions of a Rental Car Agent”, a detailed account of the organized chaos that permeates the rental car biz. Whether you are renting a vehicle for a cross country road trip, or picking one up from …
New Proof of Insurance Law to Benefit Tech Savvy Texans
Senate Bill 181 Effective September 1st the state of Texas will make its move into the 21st century when it begins to allow drivers to use cellphones to display their proof of insurance during traffic stops. Senate Bill 181 was passed during the 83rd legislative session and is considered a step in the right direction …
Renters’ Insurance for Beginners
Let’s start with the question do you need Renter’s Insurance? If you think you are covered by your landlord’s insurance, think again. In Houston you will need renter’s insurance to protect your belongings from theft, vandalism, fire, and other unexpected circumstances from the start of your contract. This kind of insurance assures that you are …
Insurance Update Mini-Series: Your Home
Our mini-series involves the top three insurance policies that you should think about renewing at the start of the new year. We’ve already discussed your health and your life. Last, but not least, is how to protect your home. Over time, the structure of your home becomes damaged. You may not be able to see …
