Thursday, May 5, 2011 State Farm and the Texas Department of Insurance resume their long-running legal battle in state district court in Austin Monday over alleged overcharges by the state's largest home insurer dating back to 2003. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, April 27, 2011Efforts by Texas lawmakers to increase the speed limit to 85 on the state's future highways is meeting with opposition from those who say the move will lead to more highway deaths. Insurance industry officials say any increase in speed, whether on an existing freeway or new one, could cause more accidents, resulting in more injuries and fatalities. READ MORE >>
Monday, March 21, 2011A Republican draft of legislation to reform the federal flood insurance program would renew the program for five years, phase out most rate subsidies, tie coverage limits to the rate of inflation, vary the deductible by how subsidized the premium is, and allow the program to sell optional additional living expense and business interruption coverages. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, March 9, 2011We are looking to hire someone for the role as an insurance agent. You must have 2 years experience as a sales agent. We do criminal background check and drug test. We are looking for aggressive sales people. Please email your resume to r.nickels@reliableins.net. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, February 23, 2011Texas Rep. Harvey Hilderbran of Kerrville has filed legislation aimed at elevating public safety and protecting animal health by strengthening the insurance and record-keeping requirements for privately-owned dangerous wildlife such as lions and gorillas. READ MORE >>
Thursday, January 20, 20111. Stay healthy Yes, this is easier said than done, but staying healthy goes a long way toward controlling health insurance costs. If you're buying an individual health plan, you'll be charged based on your health, including weight, cholesterol, blood pressure and other pre-existing health conditions. READ MORE >>
Thursday, January 20, 20111. Request higher deductibles. The deductible is the amount of money you have to fork over before your insurance policy comes to the rescue. By bumping your deductible up from $200 to $500, you could lower the cost of your collision and comprehensive coverage by 15 percent to 30 percent. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, January 19, 2011Raise Your Deductible Deductibles are the amount of money you have to pay toward a loss before your insurance company starts to pay a claim, according to the terms of your policy. The higher your deductible, the more money you can save on your premiums. Nowadays, most insurance companies recommend a deductible of at least $500. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, January 19, 2011Texas Insurance Commissioner Mike Geeslin plans to step down when his term ends Feb. 1. Geeslin sent a letter to the governor asking that he not be reappointed. "It just seems to be the right time to transition and step aside and let someone else lead," said Geeslin, who has had the job for five and a half years. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, January 19, 2011Texas police are taking a stand against drivers with no car insurance policy. Because having liability car insurance is required by law in the state of Texas, some cities are adopting a “no tolerance” policy. In 2009, the state of Texas linked its vehicle registrations with insurance policies to verify coverage in a program called TexasSure. READ MORE >>
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