November Update to Agents
The past few months have provided a mix of challenges and opportunities for Texas independent agents. Carrier increases have greatly...
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Don Owens
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Preparing for 2024
The Texas insurance market has brought many changes over the last 24 months and now is the time to prep for the coming year. Insurance...
Don Owens
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August Market Update
Rates continue to climb in Texas for auto and home insurance products. In recent weeks some programs have exited and others are not...
Don Owens
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Sine Die: Texas Legislative Session is Over- It Was a Mess
The Alinsco Insurance Lobby was extremely busy guarding independent agents from the countless dangerous bills presented. We are pleased...
Don Owens
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Latest Rate Changes / Sales Growth / 88th Legislature
A word of thanks as Alinsco sales have climbed in our Bravo, Select and Zoom programs. Our Pre-fill feature is back in place to make...
Don Owens
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Alinsco's 20th Year / Lower DP Coming
Tomorrow Alinsco begins our 20th year in service to Texas agents, insureds and claimants. We want to thank you for your partnership,...
Don Owens
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March Texas Market Update
Rates continue to climb in Texas with more expected as carriers and MGAs continue to feel inflationary pressures. State Farm reported...
Don Owens
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January Surge - Texas Continues to Grow - Latest Rate Changes
Texas Independent Agents reported extreme growth in new business this January with consumers shopping for savings as auto insurance...
Don Owens
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Abuse of Material Misrepresentation in Claims
An alarming trend is returning to Texas non-standard auto insurance, the abuse of material misrepresentation in the denial of claims....
Don Owens
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Market Update/ Rate Changes / Material Misrep Abuse
The New Year is providing new opportunities for insurance agents as consumers seek to save on their insurance premiums and in many other...
Don Owens
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Market Chat Summary 2022
UPDATE: Alinsco policies on Old American paper are eligible for reinstatement - call customer service - system will be updated with...
Don Owens
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Update From NAIC
Every few years I attend the NAIC (National Association of Insurance Commissioners) Conference in Kansas City as the association provides...
Don Owens
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Validation Continues for Independent Agents / Rate Updates / US Staffing Improving / Alinsco Growth
This week "Insurance Journal" released an article with data from the Big I 2022 Market Share Report reaffirming the majority of P&C...
Don Owens
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The Temp Is Up & So Are Rates
In this short read: - Texas Drought - Rate Changes in Texas - Miles Driven Data - Agent Ideas for Third Quarter - Market Chat 2022 -...
Don Owens
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Responding to The Market - Lowering DP
Consumers are battling the highest inflation in 40 years which is impacting the cost of fuel, food and everyday items. The rising costs...
Don Owens
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Agent April Update
A look back at agent experiences in first quarter and second quarter expectations. Also I need your opinion. Watch the video and the...
Don Owens
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We Love Our Agents
Last week Luna Insurance experienced a major setback to their business and Alinsco stepped in to help. Here's a short video from Veronica...
Don Owens
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What's Happening in the Texas Auto Insurance Market?
Almost every company you represent had a rate increase and chances are, there will be more. You've seen in the news, 'Inflation surges...
Don Owens
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Texas Auto Insurance Rates
As we shared last quarter, we continue to see competitor rates climb related to physical damage inflation. Here is a look at the latest...
Don Owens
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Merry Christmas & HNY!
Please find a short Christmas greetings and some thoughts on 2022 for independent agents.
Don Owens
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What Happens Next? Q4 & 2022
If we have learned anything over the past year and half, it is how quickly the market can be influenced and changed on a global and local...
Don Owens
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Latest Rate Changes / Texas Driving
Using carrier filings with the state, and data available from comparative raters, we are able to review rate changes from competitors. I...
Don Owens
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Happy Labor Day
Celebrate your hard work this weekend!
Don Owens
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MARKET CHATS RETURN
Market Chats will be returning in fourth quarter 2021 and we'll look at the industry, how it is changing through the Covid-19 impact and...
Don Owens
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NEW ALINSCO LOGIN LOCATION
We are moving the webpage you use to login for Alinsco to alinscoagents.com We are adding resources to the site to provide more...
Don Owens
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The 87th Legislative Session
My thanks to the many agents who assisted in contacting your representatives during Texas' 87th Legislative session in Austin. There...
Don Owens
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May 1 Rate Changes
On May 1st Alinsco adds new opportunities for your clients including adding the 20% EFT discount to our monthly Alinsco Zoom product,...
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