Recently, the attorney for a family office asked for my help with a situation. The family wanted to transfer/sell two $10 million survivor life policies to another trust for planning purposes. The ...

At the midpoint of the year, it's always helpful for agents and advisors to perform a broad assessment of their annual goals and modify their sales and marketing strategies accordingly. Based on ...

Protect your property with title insurance. Learn how it shields against liens and back taxes, why it's essential for buyers, ...

Are you thinking of suing your insurance company because it won’t agree to pay what your contractor says is needed to fix your hurricane-damaged roof? Don’t be surprised if you open your mailbox one ...

Kayla Suther, state-certified general appraiser and licensed insurance agent, answered the following questions. Question: Tell us a little about your business. Answer: Craig and Kari Hewitt started ...

Insurance practice in Texas has become somewhat rote. Typically, a petition is filed against both an insurance company (that is often not based or incorporated in Texas) and a local adjuster. In ...

Last year, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 458 (89th Legislature, 2025), which added Chapter 1813 to the Texas Insurance Code. SB 458 requires certain insurers writing personal automobile or ...

An insurance company will begin an investigation when it receives a claim for physical and/or property damages. An insurance adjuster evaluates the damage to help determine the amount of money the ...

Atlas VMS launched Atlas LoanShield, an insurance-backed appraisal warranty for Atlas appraisals that aims to reduce losses from repurchase demands tied to defects. The opt-in program is free, has no ...