Newsletter - Brooks Insurance

Insurance Agents Offer Sound Advice

May 11, 2021

Brooks Insurance is committed to providing clients with the highest quality insurance plans available combined with some of the lowest possible rates. Whether you are shopping for auto insurance, home insurance, life or business insurance, we can help you obtain the best coverage available with the lowest rate possible.

All of us at Brooks Insurance truly value the long term relationship with our clients, and are proud to give families, individuals and businesses the personal attention required when it matters most. When claims arise, we realize that it can be very stressful and will do everything possible to assure timely and complete recovery.

Insurance IQ

May 4, 2021

Brooks Insurance is committed to providing clients with the highest quality insurance plans available combined with some of the lowest possible rates. Whether you are shopping for auto insurance, home insurance, life or business insurance, we can help you obtain the best coverage available with the lowest rate possible.

All of us at Brooks Insurance truly value the long term relationship with our clients, and are proud to give families, individuals and businesses the personal attention required when it matters most. When claims arise, we realize that it can be very stressful and will do everything possible to assure timely and complete recovery.

How To Avoid Contractor Insurance Scams

April 22, 2021

As a homeowner, you carry homeowner's insurance to protect yourself in case of damage to your home. A devastating storm can leave flooding waters, property damage, and personal injuries in its wake. Perhaps one of the least expected dangers that follow a storm is fraudulent contractors. Most contractors are honest and work hard, but some will follow disasters and try to take advantage of you.

After recent storms and major disasters, a few unscrupulous contractors use a trick to defraud homeowners every year - convincing them to sign away their rights through an Assignment of Benefits (AOB) form.

A contractor or repair company representative will often tell you that an Assignment of Benefits or "AOB" form is necessary for them to do work on your home. They may promise it will make the process easier for you as it will allow them to "handle everything." They might even offer to lower or eliminate your deductible if you sign the form immediately.
Don't allow contractors to start work before the damage is assessed by your insurer. Most importantly, don't sign an AOB form. We are here for you and can help you navigate the claims process and avoid contractor abuse and fraud.

Use well know contractors
Ask for a written contract
Ask to see proof of insurance and licensing from the contractor
Make sure your agent and insurance company is involved.
Have your claims adjuster inspect all damage?

Brooks Insurance is committed to providing clients with the highest quality insurance plans available combined with some of the lowest possible rates. Whether you are shopping for auto insurance, home insurance, life or business insurance, we can help you obtain the best coverage available with the lowest rate possible.

All of us at Brooks Insurance truly value the long term relationship with our clients, and are proud to give families, individuals and businesses the personal attention required when it matters most. When claims arise, we realize that it can be very stressful and will do everything possible to assure timely and complete recovery.

Simple Yet Effective Gardening Tips

April 15, 2021

If you're lucky enough to have a lawn with a good topsoil base, much of the hard work of keeping a lawn beautiful is already done for you. But many of us do not have this luxury, and besides, even with a good topsoil base, you still have to work hard to keep a beautiful lawn and garden.

1. The best time to mow a lawn is when it is cool and dry. Wait for the morning dew to dry off, and before the afternoon, heat takes hold. Alternatively, late afternoon or early evening following a watering in the morning is also a good time.

2. A hedge is a much better boundary divider than a fence. It will provide better privacy and keep pets and children in or out. It will attract birds to its shelter and provide a great backdrop for plants and flowers.

3. Bring the beauty of your garden to you; plant hyacinths near walkways and doors. Their magnificent perfume will swamp the spring air and make your garden really come alive.

4. Add your garden to non-garden items, such as lampposts and mailboxes. Surround these items with flowers planted to take advantage of the earliest to the latest flowerings. You could have white snowdrops, purple and gold crocus, blue hyacinths, and various colored tulips. You could also surround the posts with rocks to provide added interest.

5. Simple but effective weed control can be achieved on your lawn by often mowing during spring. This will prevent dandelions from spreading by eliminating the yellow blossoms and preventing seed formation. Mow high during late spring and early summer. This will allow grass blades to shade the ground and will help prevent crabgrass from sprouting.
Your lawn and garden should be a source of pride and beauty.

You don't need to spend lots of money on expensive fertilizers and herbicides or fancy lawn furniture and ornaments. A little commonsense and thought can go a long way to making your lawn and garden a much better place.

As always, all of us at Brooks Insurance appreciate your business, and If you would like us to do a 'spring cleaning' of your accounts please don't hesitate to email or call us.

Relators Lets Partner Together

April 2, 2021

I am excited to partner with you in 2021. To start the 2021year off right, you have the possibility of winning a $250.00 gift card.

How the sweepstakes will work.

One entry for each client referral sent in.
Three entries if you let us review your insurance.

At the end of each month, a drawing will be conducted to see who the lucky winner is at the 22762 Westheimer Pkwy office. The entries are not dependent upon a sale, only a referral.

As an independent agency, we have access to dozens of carriers and have expertise with over 50+ years of combined insurance experience. We are the one-stop-shop for all personal insurance needs, including; home, auto, flood, renters, rental properties, vacant properties, umbrella, RV, ATV, and motorcycle. We provide the best possible combination of coverage, price, and service.

Feel free to reach out to me via my cell at 713.248.4263 or office at 281.760.3422. You can also email me at trey.brooks@brooksinstx.com in which we can set up an appointment so I can discuss further with you this great opportunity. I’m flexible, so we can meet via Zoom, at the Keller Williams Premier Katy conference room, for coffee or lunch.

I look forward to hearing from you and have a great day!