Creating a family evacuation plan can be tough. How do you know what to take and what to leave in the event of an emergency? Follow along with us here at Texan Insurance and we’ll guide you through the process of preparing a family evacuation plan! Step 1: Select a meeting place You should have …
Texas #2 State for Lightning Strike Home Insurance Losses
When you think of home insurance losses, you probably don’t think much about lightning strikes. But out here in Texas especially, we do tend to see a fair amount of claims having to do with lightning damage. In fact, Texas was second only to Georgia in the number of paid claims having to do with …
Don’t Get Contractor Conned!
Cons come in all shapes and sizes, they’re not all overt and in your face like the famed Nigerian prince scheme. In fact, some are so sophisticated you don’t even know you’ve been scammed until it is too late. This happens a lot with home remodels, more than you’d think. The problem is that we …
How Telematics can help you get a lower rate on your Auto Insurance
Everyone likes saving money – why else would we cut coupons or shop at those big-box stores? Well, what if we told you there was a way that you could be saving money on your auto insurance? And it’s easy. So what is it? Telematics. What is telematics? Think of it like the little black …
BBQ Related Injuries Increase during Peak Grilling Season
Summer is grilling season and we are now here at the peak. Did you know that from 2007 to 2011 there were roughly 8,800 home fires caused by BBQ grills? Each year in that time frame averaged 10 civilian deaths, 140 injuries and $96 MILLLION in direct property damage. Who knew a grill could be …
Texas DMV: “Two Steps, One Sticker”
The times they are a changin’- for motor vehicle inspections that is. Starting March 1, 2015, Texas vehicles will no longer be issued an inspection sticker. Yes, you do still have to have your vehicle inspected, but the good news is that you will no longer have to worry about having two stickers with two …
Preventing Campfire Burns
We know that campfires can be a lot of fun – Not much beats roasting marshmallows over an open flame with the stars staring down at you. Unfortunately, campfires can also be dangerous, especially for kids. Did you know that campfire burns lead the nation for children’s camping injuries? Preventing burns starts with all of …
Wear a Helmet, Save a Life
Wearing a bicycle helmet is cool. There. We said it. And it’s true. Wearing a bicycle helmet is cool. Not only that, but when worn properly it can save your or your child’s life. Of the millions of Americans who ride a bicycle daily, only half of those regularly wear a helmet. And did you …
Before you go on Vacation…
Summer vacations are the best. Sun, sand, beaches – what could be better? Not much to be honest. But sometimes things happen on vacation that we don’t have any control over and those things can make a bad day even worse. Like an auto accident. If you don’t have adequate coverage you might find yourself …
Recovering from Disaster: Claims Payment
Recovering from a disaster is quite the process. The toll it takes is mental, emotional, and oftentimes physical. As an insurance company, we want to help you make it right, but the claims payment process can be tricky, especially if your home is mortgaged. Let Texan Insurance guide you through it. Making a Claim In …
