Member Blog Posts in "Insurance"

Know your Auto Insurance

posted on August 30, 2010

Auto insurance is one of those things I hate paying for each month, but know that if I were ever in a bad accident I would be grateful I had the right coverage.  Most people do not know what their auto insurance covers.  What I mean is that most drivers know whether they have liability only or full coverage.  However, does it cover roadside assistance, will it replace your lost wages if you were out of work for a week or two after an accident, does it pay a death claim if the accident were fatal, will it cover the cost of a rental car, will it cover you if you ar Read more »

Author: Daniel Reese

Always Buy Term Life Insurance!

posted on August 23, 2010

 All of the experts recommend it, but everyday there are companies that sell permanent life insurance, whether it be whole life or universal life insurance.  Does this sound like somewhere you would want to put your money?   Read more »

Author: Daniel Reese

Insurance | A Necessary Expense

posted on April 8, 2010

Insurance Questions?Q: What does my auto insurance really cover if I'm involved in an auto accident?  Q:What does 25|50|50 mean on my auto insurance "declarations page"?  Q:What does my homeowner's insurance really cover if damaged during a Hurricane/Windstorm?  Q:Where can I get competitive insurance rates on business and workers comp insurance?  Q:Am I getting the most insurance discounts available? Insurance | A Necessary Cost Even though insurance is a necessary cost, it is mainly intended for PROTE Read more »

Author: S. Todd Harris

Health Care reform

posted on March 16, 2010

I know we don't usually get political around here, but there is no denying that health benefits are a significant aspect of the entrepreneurial experience. Can I afford to provide benefits to my employees? Can I afford not to? The health care debate has significant impact on businesses large and small, and that impact has not been as big a part of the debate as I think it deserves. I'd like to share with you a letter I just sent to my Representative, Michael McCaul which raises some issues around health care reform that I don't think have been adequately addressed by either party. Read more »

Author: Richard Dodson

What Business Insurance Does a Startup Really Need?

posted on March 5, 2010

And what can you reasonably do without? In an ideal world entrepreneurs could afford a comprehensive insurance program that would protect you from any conceivable exposure. (I think this is the same world where you have unlimited funding, 48 hours in a day, and customers that would crawl over hot coals to buy from you)! In case you’re not quite in that situation some important decisions have to be made. Make sure you make educated ones. Read more »

Author: Chris J. Baumli, CIC

What Business Insurance Does a Startup Really Need?

posted on March 5, 2010

And what can you reasonably do without? In an ideal world entrepreneurs could afford a comprehensive insurance program that would protect you from any conceivable exposure. (I think this is the same world where you have unlimited funding, 48 hours in a day, and customers that would crawl over hot coals to buy from you)! In case you’re not quite in that situation some important decisions have to be made. Make sure you make educated ones. Read more »

Author: Chris J. Baumli, CIC

Health Care Reform Update – Including President’s Proposal

posted on March 3, 2010

Michael Bertaut, Senior Healthcare Intelligence Analyst from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana, came to our office to make the following presentation to a small group of our current clients.  The video is approximately 85 minutes and is packed with a tremendous amount of information about the state of the Healthcare Reform debate in Washington DC.  Please feel Read more »

Author: Tom Daly

New Products, Great Multi-Line Discounts & Affinity Programs

posted on February 12, 2010

Farmers Insurance Group, S. Todd Harris Agency is offering new products with great multi-line discounts and affinity programs for Educators, Fire Departments, Police Departments and Healthcare professionals. Are you a teacher, policeman, fireman, nurse or doctor?  Farmers Insurance Group Texas, S. Read more »

Author: S. Todd Harris

Why Do Home Insurance Rates Differ By Location?

posted on December 28, 2009

Consumers have long known that their home insurance rates can be dramatically affected by the area they live in due factors such as weather and other things. For example, homeowners in hurricane-prone states like Florida tend to pay higher premiums, especially in light of storms earlier in the decade that caused billions of dollars in damage throughout the region. Another factor can be a home's proximity to fire departments and hydrants, especially in states that have an elevated danger of wildfires. Read more »

Author: Omarr Guerrero

It's Tax Season, Are Your Investments In Order?

posted on December 10, 2009

Around tax time, your attention is particularly focused on your finances and assets.  The current status of the economy can be unsettling and knowing how you can be prepared has become very important.  As you start working on your taxes, you’ll probably be reminded of some of the milestones that occurred during the previous year. Did you recently move?  Has your relationship status changed?  Did you have a baby?  Are you now taking care of your parents?  Did you get a raise at work or change jobs? If any of these milestones have occurred in the Read more »

Author: S. Todd Harris