Ronald J Hettler CIC

About Ronald J Hettler CIC

Ronald J. Hettler, CIC is a Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) with over 46 years of experience in the insurance industry. He is the owner/president of Hettler Insurance Agency in Lubbock, Texas and is licensed by the Texas Department of Insurance (License #666862). Ron specializes in helping individuals, families, and small business owners understand complex insurance concepts in clear, practical terms so they can make informed decisions about their coverage. License verification available through the Texas Department of Insurance.

What is personal property coverage? Protect your Texas home

Personal property coverage protects your Texas home's belongings — but with limits, sub-limits, and exclusions for flood, earthquake, jewelry, and business gear. Learn what's covered, how to file a claim, and how to close the gaps with Hettler Insurance.

By |2026-05-15T16:12:40-05:00May 15, 2026|Home Insurance|

Texas insurance deductible guide: protect your home and budget

Texas insurance deductibles aren't one-size-fits-all. A 2% wind/hail deductible on a $300K Lubbock home = $6,000 out of pocket. Learn how percentage deductibles, separate flood policies, and impact-resistant roof discounts work — and how to protect your home and budget before storm season with an insurance deductible guide for Texas.

By |2026-05-21T14:42:06-05:00May 12, 2026|Home Insurance|

Texas homeowners insurance guide: 5 essential facts

First Texas home? Don't sign your homeowners insurance policy until you understand HO-3 vs HO-2, percentage wind/hail deductibles, jewelry sub-limits, flood exclusions, and replacement cost vs market value. Hettler Insurance Agency — Lubbock first-time-buyer guide.

By |2026-05-19T13:51:20-05:00May 11, 2026|Homeowners Insurance|

Your essential auto insurance checklist for Texas drivers

Use this auto insurance checklist for Texas drivers. Texas auto insurance state minimums (30/60/25) are the legal floor — not real protection. Ron Hettler, CIC walks Texas drivers through liability limits, PIP, UM/UIM, hail-ready comprehensive coverage, and how shopping 30–60 days before renewal plus bundling auto + home can save 10–25%.

By |2026-05-13T13:22:56-05:00May 8, 2026|Auto Insurance|

Business insurance audit guide for Texas owners

A business insurance audit is not an investigation — it's a routine check that your premium matches your actual operations. Ron Hettler, CIC explains what triggers a Texas audit, the documents you need, how workers' comp and general liability audits differ, and the classification mistakes that cost businesses thousands.

By |2026-06-09T16:44:32-05:00May 7, 2026|Business Insurance|

How Percentage Deductibles Work on Texas Homes

How Percentage Deductibles Work on Texas Homes Many Texas homeowners know they have a deductible—but far fewer understand that some deductibles are based on a percentage of the insured value of the home, not a flat dollar amount. This becomes especially important when dealing with wind and hail claims, where percentage deductibles are common. In areas such as Lubbock and West Texas, severe weather can [...more]

By |2026-06-09T16:28:52-05:00May 6, 2026|Homeowners Insurance|

Texas Homeowners Policy Wind and Hail Deductible

What Is a Wind and Hail Deductible on a Texas Homeowners Policy? Many Texas homeowners are surprised to learn that their insurance policy may have more than one deductible. One of the most common examples is a separate wind and hail deductible. This matters because a wind and hail deductible is often higher than the standard deductible that applies to other covered losses. In storm-prone [...more]

By |2026-06-09T16:19:34-05:00May 5, 2026|Homeowners Insurance|

Optimize Your Business Owners Policy Workflow for Better Coverage

Optimize your Texas Business Owners Policy Workflow with a proven 5-stage workflow for better coverage and peace of mind: — data collection, coverage selection, endorsement review, binding, and verification. Ron Hettler, CIC explains how Lubbock business owners close coverage gaps and use the declarations page as their single source of truth. Avoid gaps and confidently manage your insurance process today!

By |2026-06-09T16:15:48-05:00May 4, 2026|Business Insurance|

Storm insurance essentials for Lubbock homeowners

Discover storm insurance essentials for Lubbock Texas homeowners. Learn how to protect your property from severe weather with our comprehensive guide! Lubbock sits in one of the most severe hail corridors in the country — and standard homeowners policies often skip flood, exclude cosmetic hail damage, and pay only depreciated value on older roofs. CIC-certified independent agent Ron Hettler explains every storm-coverage essential Lubbock homeowners need: hail, wind, flood, ACV vs. RCV, and the questions to ask before the next West Texas storm hits.

By |2026-06-09T16:12:29-05:00May 2, 2026|Home Insurance|

Why Hettler Insurance Does Not Use Virtual Assistants | Protecting Your Personal Information Matters

Protecting Your Personal Information. Why Hettler Insurance Does Not Use Virtual Assistants. In today’s insurance environment, many agencies are turning to virtual assistants to handle customer service, process policy changes, and manage administrative work. These assistants are often located outside the agency—and in many cases, outside the United States. While this approach may reduce operating costs, it introduces a reality that most clients are [...more]

By |2026-06-09T15:59:36-05:00April 27, 2026|Insurance Advice|
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