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Don Owens
3 days ago1 min read
Thanks for A Great 2024
First, a big thank you for your use of Alinsco in 2024. It was a great year for our organization as we end the 20th year of our MGA and...
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Don Owens
Oct 311 min read
Rate Changes / Unbanked / Halloween
For many years in Non Standard Auto Insurance there was a concern for policy management related to the "unbanked", families opperating...
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Don Owens
Aug 52 min read
Insurtech’s Next Obstacle
Each new insurtech idea or market entrant is often celebrated with great fanfare long before their product is fully integrated into the...
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Don Owens
Jul 152 min read
Some Shifts In The Texas Market
After months of inflationary impacts making its way through rate in the Texas auto insurance market, the first signs of softening have...
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Don Owens
Jun 181 min read
June Alinsco Update
Here's a look at what is happening in the Texas auto insurance market. Some carriers are easing their underwriting, deductibles and down...
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Don Owens
May 92 min read
May Update
Greetings. Here are the latest rate changes in Texas estimated from ITC and state filings: Rate Changes Detected in ITC: Infinity +19%...
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Don Owens
Apr 151 min read
April Rate Update / Inflation Overview
Please find a Texas market update and changes as estimated from filings and ITC: Rate Changes in SERFF: State Farm +3.9% Farmers +5%...
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Don Owens
Mar 185 min read
Alinsco Begins Year 20!
It is a special time here at Alinsco Insurance. April 1, 2024, marks the start of the 20th year for Alinsco MGA and the 53rd year of our...
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Don Owens
Mar 61 min read
March Updates
Here are the latest rate change estimates for Texas Personal Auto. Rate Changes in SERFF: Hallmark +7.2% (effective 2/26, so not...
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Don Owens
Feb 81 min read
February Update
The busy season is on with quoting accelerating in competitive raters. This as MGAs and carriers continue to shift in underwriting and...
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Don Owens
Jan 81 min read
January Rate Changes / Market View
Not as much activity in December with rate changes. Here are a few estimates from available data. Rate Changes in SERFF: Amica +15%...
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Don Owens
Dec 27, 20231 min read
2024: What to Expect
As you start the New Year here are some thoughts on what agents should expect in first quarter of 2024: Consumers continue to seek...
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Don Owens
Dec 8, 20231 min read
December Market Update
As we approach 2024 the Texas auto insurance market remains tight with rates still climbing slightly. Only Falcon and United have...
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Don Owens
Nov 13, 20232 min read
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
Sep 15, 20232 min read
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...
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Don Owens
Aug 8, 20232 min read
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...
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Don Owens
May 31, 20232 min read
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...
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Don Owens
May 15, 20231 min read
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...
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Don Owens
Mar 29, 20231 min read
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,...
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Don Owens
Mar 13, 20231 min read
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...
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