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Non Profit Social Services Liability Insurance


We represent several great companies.  That is why we value our status as an independent insurance agent.  We just got a press release (listed below) from one of our brokers on a new insurance liability market that we have available.  Please give us a call or email if you have any questions.

Secure Protection Insurance
www.spinstx.com

We are excited to present our new premier Non Profit Social Services Package Product. Our all-in-one package product provides non profit social service organizations with the opportunity to purchase general liability, property, social services professional, directors and officers and employment practices liability coverage all through one application, one policy and one carrier!

Types of organizations include, but are not limited to the following non profit operations: abused adult shelters, animal shelter/rescue groups, Big Brother/Big Sister, botanical gardens, caregivers, conservation groups, counseling and referral, food banks/soup kitchens, group homes for the mildly handicapped, senior activity centers, thrift stores, transitional housing, vocational sheltered workshops and youth community centers. 

Coverage Features:

  • Separate occurrence limits of liability available up to $1,000,000/$3,000,000 for general liability, social service professional and abuse or molestation
  • Hired and non-owned coverage available in most states
  • Special events coverage available at no additional cost
  • Contingent professional liability coverage offered for specific medical professionals
  • Separate limits of directors and officers liability with unlimited defense costs outside the limit
  • Directors and officers form contains lifetime occurrence reporting period for former directors and officers
  • Special cause of loss property form
  • Property limits up to $3,000,000 (coastal limit - $500,000)



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Posted Wednesday, April 28 2010 1:50 PM
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A trip in an RV shouldn’t ruin your marriage … or your day


Mistakes happen, especially when you’re somewhere unfamiliar, but the results of a recent survey may still surprise you.

 

A survey found that among RVers, a spouse is more likely to be accidentally left behind than the dog.

 

One of our leading RV insurers, The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies, surveyed more than 1,000 RVers countrywide to uncover amusing mishaps they’ve experienced while traveling.

 

The survey found that the most common blunders made while traveling are:

  • Driving away with the steps extended;
  • Backing into something;
  • Misjudging overhead or side clearance space;
  • Not connecting taillights correctly; and
  • Running out of gas.

 

The survey found that 53 percent of RVers spend a month or more each year traveling the open road, and 42 percent travel more than 500 miles per trip.  Traveling the open road in an RV can be a great adventure, but sometimes it gets a little bumpy.

That’s why RVers were also asked about their insurance. When mishaps happen, you want to get back on the road fast—ideally with all of your passengers on board.  Only 28 percent bought a stand-alone insurance policy with specialized RV coverages. In fact, 54 percent simply added their RV to their auto policy, and 14 percent didn’t buy any RV insurance.

 

Although mishaps can sometimes be funny, they can also lead to costly damages. Simply adding your RV to your auto policy can leave you woefully underprotected. It’s important to know what coverages are available to adequately protect yourself and your vehicle.

 

“There are huge differences in coverage and services from companies that specialize in RV insurance,” says Cathy Pelfrey, RV product manager at Progressive. “Check with Secure Protection Insurance Agency or do research online so that you buy the policy and coverages that are right for you.”

 

Secure Protection Insurance
9221 LBJ Freeway, Suite 118
Dallas, TX 75243

www.spinstx.com

972-437-1000



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Posted Tuesday, March 30 2010 3:22 PM
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Shedding Light On Car Insurance Savings in Texas


It can be easier than you think to put the brakes on high auto insurance rates – as an independent agency, Secure Protection Insurance can help! We can review your policy and possibly help you find a variety of illuminating ways to save money. Here are some things you may want to consider:

 

Ask us to check several companies’ rates. This is the single most important thing you can do to get the best possible rate—and we can do it for you quickly and easily. The difference between the highest and lowest rate available to you from different companies could vary by hundreds of dollars.

 

Reduce or drop physical damage coverage on an older car. Depending on your car’s age and where you live, comprehensive and collision coverage may not be worth keeping. We can give you advice on whether it makes sense to reduce or drop this coverage altogether.

 

Raise your deductible. According to the Insurance Information Institute, raising your deductible from $200 to $500 could reduce your collision and comprehensive cost by 15 to 30 percent. In addition, because the average driver files a collision claim only once every ten years, odds are that over the lifetime of your car, a higher deductible will save you money. We can show you how raising your deductible will lower your premium.

 

Look for discounts. Many insurance companies reduce premiums for certain driver traits or car features. For example: being a homeowner for more than three years, nonsmoker, nondrinker, students with good grades, senior citizens who have taken an approved defensive driving course, people who only drive for pleasure, cars kept in garages, antilock brakes, antitheft devices, air bags, etc. Ask us to check.

 

Don’t assume having your car and home insured by the same company is the best option. Because auto insurance rates vary so much from company to company, it may make sense for you to have your car and home insured by separate companies. Let’s talk about it.

 

To learn more about all an independent agency can offer you, call Secure Protection Insurance at www.spinstx.com or visit progressiveagent.com.

Secure Protection Insurance
9221 LBJ Freeway, Suite 118
Dallas, TX 75243

972-437-1000

www.spinstx.com



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Posted Tuesday, March 16 2010 3:33 PM
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Phone tells teens to, Shut up and drive


A teenager talking or texting on his or her cell phone while driving is a fear for parents and other drivers alike. According to a new study by the Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project, 25 percent of U.S. teens aged 16 to 17 who have cell phones admitted to texting while driving, and twice as many say they have been in the car with someone that has.

A new cell phone application, by Cell Cease, aims to limit this distraction. Cell Cease, which works exclusively on Windows phones, blocks calls and texts while a vehicle is in motion.

Distracted drivers are the cause of a reported 5,870 fatalities and 515,000 injuries in the past year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Texting has been found to be so dangerous, professional truck and bus drivers who "text and drive" can be subject to civil or criminal penalties of up to $2,750.

Although Cell Cease prohibits teen drivers from texting while driving, it allows them to send and receive calls from a list of approved numbers, which parents can control and modify using a PIN code. The application always allows emergency calls to and from 911.


Visit us at www.spinstx.com if you wold like to receive a free quote or discuss any of your insurance questions.

Secure Protection Insurance
9221 LBJ Freeway, Suite 118
Dallas, TX 75243

972-437-1000

www.spinstx.com


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Posted Wednesday, March 10 2010 3:36 PM
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No Slip-Sliding Away: How To Stay On The Road


One thing is easy to foretell: Unpredictable weather can cause reduced visibility and hazardous driving conditions that make it challenging for even the most experienced drivers. Fortunately, there are ways to protect yourself, your passengers and your car.

 

The following tips can help you stay safe when faced with treacherous roads:

  • Assemble a winter emergency kit. At a minimum, it should contain a blanket, boots, shovel, nonperishable food and a flashlight.
  • Plan ahead for stopping and turning. “Feather” the brakes when approaching a stop, especially if the road is slick. If turning, accelerate very gently through the turn.
  • Don’t make any sudden moves. Keep it slow and steady to maintain control.
  • Be cautious when braking in icy conditions. Coast over ice. Brake after reaching bare pavement. And never slam on the brakes. Brake gently in a pulsing fashion.
  • Steer into a skid. Remember: Locked wheels lead. If your rear tires are in a skid and “locked,” the rear of your car will start sliding to lead the car down the road. If this happens, steer into the skid, not away, and remember, don’t brake during a skid.

If you follow these tips but still find yourself in a crash, just remember that what you do after an accident can make a big difference in keeping everyone safe and in helping you and your insurance company work through a claim.


 

Remember to follow these tips from the experts at Secure Protection Insurance if you get into an accident:

  • Stay calm. Stay at the scene but move off the roadway. Warn oncoming traffic by activating your hazard warning lights and/or setting flares.
  • Call the police.
  • Contact your insurance company to file a claim. The earlier your insurance company knows about the accident, the earlier it can get to work to resolve it.
  • Do not admit fault. Only discuss the accident with the police and your claims representative. 
  • Exchange information with the other driver(s). And remember to get contact information for any witnesses.

Secure Protection Insurance
9221 LBJ Freeway, Suite 118
Dallas, TX 75243

972-437-1000

www.spinstx.com

 




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Posted Monday, March 08 2010 10:24 AM
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