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Be prepared for winter weather, warns an association of insurance companies
12-03-2009
( Austin, TX) Winter is just around the corner in Texas and cold weather calamities can play havoc on a home unless people protect their homes from damage caused by freezing weather, according to Sandra Helin, spokesperson for Southwestern Insurance Information Service, a non-profit insurance trade association.
Don’t give burglars a chance over the Thanksgiving holidays
11/19/2009
An estimated 5 million Texans will take to the roads and airports over the 13-day Thanksgiving travel period prompting a nom-profit insurance trade association to offer some advice to help homeowners protect their homes while away.
Texas Entering Deadliest Season for Vehicle/Deer Collisions
09-23-2009
(Austin) Drivers should be extra cautious this time of year since October and November are the deadliest months in Texas for vehicle and deer collisions with November being the worst, an insurance industry trade group warns. Texas leads the nation, followed by Wisconsin and Pennsylvania in fatalities from vehicle/deer accidents with an estimated 15-20 human fatalities per year.
Insurers say Atlanta flooding should send a message to Texas homeowners
09-23-2009
(Austin, TX) Recent flooding in Atlanta prompted an insurance industry trade group to offer some advice to Texas homeowners about protecting their property from flood waters.
Insurers Advise Coastal Residents in Texas: Don’t take Ike for Granted
09-09-2008
Residents along the Gulf Coast of Texas can learn a lot from the experiences of those people in Texas, Louisiana and Florida who were victims of recent hurricanes during recent active tropical seasons.
Insurers Prepared to Assess Damage From Dolly
07-23-2008
The insurance industry is prepared to begin contacting their customers just as soon as it is safe to enter the areas in south Texas impacted by Hurricane Dolly. “We anticipate the number of claims associated with this storm to be in the thousands when we combine losses to personal and business property.”
Insurers Urge Residents To Take Steps Before Hurricane Draws Near
07-21-2008
It is not too early to take steps to minimize the impact of a hurricane and make the process of filing and settling an insurance claim much easier.
Many Texans Underinsured - Industry Trade Group Warns
07-02-2008
Reliable estimates reveal that between 50 to 70 percent of homeowners do not have enough insurance to rebuild their homes in the event it is completely destroyed.
Many Texas homeowners are underinsured, insurance industry trade group warns
07-01-2009
(Austin, TX) Reliable estimates reveal that between 50-70 percent of homeowners do not have enough insurance to rebuild their homes in the event it is completely destroyed, and insurance industry trade group said today.
Insurers Hopeful Uninsured Driver Program Will Work
06-03-2008
While we were skeptical of the legislation when it was introduced based on the experience of similar programs in other states. We are optimistic that the testing phase will go smoothly and the program will go state-wide soon.
Flood Insurance Was Crucial To My Family
04-30-2007
The Hesketh’s Houston home flooded for the first time in 2000 during Tropical Depression. “We lived in an area designated as a 500-year-flood plain and felt comfortable not having flood insurance.”
Insurers Say Beware of Scam Artists
03-26-2009
(AUSTIN, TX) People suffering damage to their homes and businesses a result of the storms which swept across central Texas Tuesday evening were warned today to be aware of unscrupulous contractors ready to take advantage of storm victims,
Response Consumer Federation of America
01-10-2008
The self-described consumer groups have been riding this tired old horse on the odd occasion the insurance industry earns a profit. Insurance buyers should find the news reassuring to learn that most insurance companies are entering a new year prepared to pay the claims of their customers.