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Storm-Related Insurance: A Look at These Very Important Policies
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Bob Shepard of Harlingen Receives Paige Eiland Political Action Award
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Vehicle Flood Damage: An Important and Sometimes Overlooked Occurrence in Insurance Coverage
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5 Important Things to Keep in Mind When Preparing for Severe Weather
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Flood Insurance: Ensuring that Your Recovery is Taken Care Of
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Hurricane Season: What You Should do to Prepare this Year
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3 Important Reasons to Never Put Off Obtaining Health Insurance
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Distracted Driving Awareness Month: Doing Your Best to be Safe on the Road
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A Few Myths and Facts Concerning Flood Insurance in Texas
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Having Peace of Mind with a Renters Insurance Policy
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During the third week of June, the Rio Grande Valley witnessed a higher-than-average amount of rainfall, especially in the McAllen area. Inches of rain inundated the region, resulting in high levels of flooding that caused several road closures, rerouted traffic and even damages to some homes and businesses. Strong storms…
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The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas (IIAT) is proud to announce that Harlingen independent insurance agent Bob Shepard is the winner of the Paige Eiland Political Action Award, presented at IIAT’s 121st Annual Conference and Trade Show in San Antonio. The Paige Eiland Award recognizes a person whose political involvement…
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Torrential rains were dumped across the Rio Grande Valley causing severe flooding in McAllen, Mission, Weslaco, Harlingen and many other local cities. One thing that many people in the state often overlook is the loss or damage of a vehicle due to flooding. This is just one of the many…
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Although we’ve already entered summer, it’s important to know that we’ve also entered hurricane season. One of the best things you can do to protect your home and property is obtain the right level of insurance coverage. With insurance, you can avoid the hassles of dealing with repair costs or…
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With hurricane season set to begin soon, it’s important for Texans to prepare themselves for the potential chance of heavy rainfall, extreme winds and devastating flooding. With the history of storms our state has been struck by in the past, it’s doubly important to be prepared. Hurricanes can cause extreme…
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Hurricane season is once again upon us, with June 1st marking its beginning. As Texas borders the Gulf Coast, many eastern counties may be vulnerable to severe and destructive weather if a hurricane makes an approach. With the state still recovering from the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, it’s important to…
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Life has a not-so-funny way of throwing us curveballs every now and then. Unexpected things can come up, such as car accidents, weather storms and others that are completely out of our control. One of these unexpected curveballs happens to be our ever-changing health. Illnesses oftentimes arise out of the…
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In this day and age, it can be so easy to become distracted at work or home. Anything from a phone call to your child calling out for you can put a stop to your chores or activities. Unfortunately, the same goes for being on the road. In Texas, many…
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Now that it’s spring in Texas, we can look forward to sunny skies, warm temperatures and a lot of outdoor fun with friends and family. One thing to be cautious of, though, is future rainstorms that will undoubtedly pummel certain parts of our state. If you currently own flood insurance,…
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If you own a home or are in the process of purchasing one, chances are that you’ve already secured a home insurance policy. Or perhaps you’re a renter? Now, being a renter definitely means having fewer things to worry about, such as plumbing issues, broken appliances or something similar since…
