Discover why getting an insurance policy review is crucial for Texas homeowners. Protect your finances from unexpected costs after severe weather! A 1% to 2% wind/hail deductible shift can cost $4,000+ at claim time. Use this annual policy review checklist before hail season.

Texas led the U.S. with 878 hail events in 2024. Learn how homeowners insurance covers hail damage, how deductibles work, and how to file a strong claim in Texas. How does your home insurance policy respond, what coastal rules apply, and how to file a smarter claim.

Learn how Texas insurance agents personalize coverage, manage premiums from $1,200 to $5,000, and guide you through claims for weather-related risks. Texas insurance agents do far more than sell policies — their role is to: personalize coverage for wind, hail, and flood risk, handle TWIA and NFIP, prevent under-insurance, and advocate during claims. Learn what a licensed agent actually does for your Texas home with Ron Hettler, CIC.

Texas windstorm insurance is Not included in most coastal home policies. Learn what it covers, what TWIA is, who needs it, and how to find the best rate in 2026. Learn about how TWIA works, what private carriers offer, 1–5% deductible math, the $1.77M 2026 cap, and how Ron Hettler, CIC can help.

Learn how bundling home and auto insurance in Texas can save you up to 26% per year. Hettler Insurance Agency in Lubbock shops 30+ carriers to find your best deal. Most Texas homeowners can save up to 26% — $700 to $1,700 a year — by bundling home and auto insurance. Learn how to compare quotes and avoid the loyalty trap.

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.

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.

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.

Download ebook. As a homeowner, or business-owner, your top priority is the safety of your family and your property. While you may not think about it often, your electrical panel plays a crucial role in keeping your home, or business, safe by preventing electrical fires.

What does homeowners insurance have to do with Ladder Safety Month? Well… falling from a ladder is fairly common (annually, 500,000 people are treated). People often assume that their homeowners insurance covers anything that happens in and around their home, including the people living inside. There are some limits. A home insurance policy is designed to cover your home and belongings (things), and the injuries […]

Homeowner’s insurance is a necessity, for all property owners. For instance, it might not be required by law, but if you borrow money to buy a home, your mortgage lender will most usually require you to have homeowner’s insurance. This helps to protect their investment and yours. If your home loan is completely paid off, it’s still smart to continue homeowner’s insurance. You want to […]

Do your homework before getting homeowners’ insurance. Use this list and consult your independent insurance agent so they can do some comparison shopping for your home insurance. After you look over all the facts related to your dwelling, you and your agent will be prepared and ready to get the best deal on your homeowners’ insurance policy. How much you know about each of the […]

Imagine wading through your water-filled home or business finding many of your most cherished and vital possessions waterlogged and forever ruined. Unfortunately, each year many Texans don’t have to imagine this scenario and instead face it head on. Texas consistently has some of the highest fatality rates and property damage costs due to flooding. Let’s face it, next to fire or tornado/hurricane damage there are […]

New Appointments Increase Auto Carriers to 13 and Property Carriers to 20 Today, Hettler Insurance Agency announced it is appointed to quote State Auto Insurance Company and Hippo Insurance. Hettler Insurance is now an authorized agency with 13 different companies for vehicle policies and 15 for property (homeowners, renters, condo).