Tag Archives: home insurance
Alert to Dog Owners: Bite Claims Getting More Expensive
While the number of dog bite claims has dipped, the cost of dog bite claims has been growing significantly, new data from the Insurance Information Institute shows. Last year, the number of claims decreased 2.2%, but claim costs grew 32% to … Continue reading
Preventing water claims with your HVAC system
As the temperatures continue to rise, so do the number of claims seen due to a/c drain line overflow. While some of these claims can be costly, most of them could be prevented with routine inspections and maintenance. Here are … Continue reading
It’s Time to Get Prepared!
May 1st marked the arrival of National Hurricane Preparedness Week, and with the start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season fast approaching on June 1st, it’s time to get a strategy in place. Hurricanes cause vast amounts of damage and devastation, … Continue reading
New State Laws Affecting TWIA
New Laws Impacting Agents and Policy Issuance Policyholder Payment Grace Period: Before the legislative session, TWIA’s Board outlined several recommendations for the Texas Legislature on how to improve TWIA’s operations. House Bill 2920 is based on one of those recommendations … Continue reading
STORM PREP SAFETY AND CHECKLIST
The official start of Hurricane Season is June 1. And we all know Mother Nature can really pack a punch. Stay safe and prepare with these tips and guides. Be ready for whatever weather comes your way Basic Disaster Supplies List … Continue reading
2019 HB2102: Prohibition against “Deductible Eaters”
The waiving deductible practices of some contractors has been a widespread issue throughout Texas and other states. Policyholders are duped into fraudulent insurance claims with promise of “rebates, deductible waivers, credit” for their business. Most commonly done in the roofing … Continue reading
Hurricane season is coming
August will mark 2 years since Harvey. Some repairs are finished. Some people have sold their homes in different stages of repair. I know a couple people that had to demolish their home and build another house with a higher … Continue reading
Client Alert: ACA Executive Order
President Trump Issues Executive Order on ACA, Separately Attempts to End Cost-Sharing Payments to Insurers On October 12, President Trump signed an Executive Order directing the federal agencies in charge of implementing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to propose new … Continue reading
Living Magazine 2017 Best of Winner
The 2017 Best Of Fort Bend Readers’ Choice Winners Hoffman Insurance Group won the best health insurance agent AND best insurance agent Thank you to everyone that voted and to all of our clients for a good year. https://www.livingmagazine.net/the-2017-best-of-fort-bend-readers-choice-winners/ The 2017 Best … Continue reading
Customer Service Can Make The Big Difference When Looking For Insurance
It has taken many years of hard work to build a strong financial base for your family; as a result you want to be sure that you are protected. Because disasters and accidents happen, if you are not properly insured, … Continue reading