t’s easy to overlook the little things when you’re trying to see the big picture. But often times those seemingly small issues are the cause of much bigger problems. In the insurance industry, the devil is in the details.

There are countless books, articles, blogs, podcasts and even classes that discuss time management. It always starts with dedicating "x” block of time on these days to do “y”.

Before I was in the insurance claims business, I managed teams in large advertising agencies. There was a saying commonly used in advertising: The second you win a client is the second you start losing them.

I have spent almost two years of my life in meetings. My son asked me yesterday, after a day full of meetings, “If you added up all of your meetings, how long would that be?”

One of the best parts of my job is mentoring adjusters. I love seeing people enter the industry with the drive and desire to have a career having the opportunity to help them achieve their goals.

While these losses are uncommon (only about 10% of hailstones are even over 2”, according to the NOAA), the reality is most hail losses are complex and require a detailed eye to properly document the damage. (And you should always climb the roof.)

Did you know that a quick, preliminary inspection can provide great insight into a reported hail loss and better guide you during your detailed inspection?

Here in central Texas we are no strangers to severe winds and hail but after Winter Storm Uri in February of 2021, we thought we should share some tips on how to prep for the severe weather season.

Do you have a plan? Preparation is key to ensure you and your family are protected when the unexpected happens. Every year hundreds of tornados sweep the U.S. and cause loss of life and millions (sometimes billions) of dollars in property damage.