When major storms or disasters strike, Houston businesses can be impacted in a number of ways, including major power outages, utility interruptions, structural damage, flooding, and the loss of customers and revenue. For many business owners, early disaster preparation can be the difference between reopening in a few days or weeks, and having to permanently close the business.

Purchasing and renting out a home or vacation property has become a popular way for Texans to secure additional income while also retaining ownership of valuable real estate. However, there are risks for any homeowner with rental property as accidents or damages can occur at any time, threatening the home structure as well as assets in the home. In today's blog post, we'll look at the three most common threats to Texas rental properties and how rental property owners can protect themselves and their investments with quality insurance coverage.

Business owners rely on a variety of Commercial Insurance policies to protect their business, assets, and employees. Unfortunately, a large number of businesses throughout our region forgo Commercial Flood Insurance, which is a major risk in a flood-prone city like Houston. Heavy rainfall from storms, tropical disturbances and hurricanes can easily lead to flash flooding of offices, restaurants, retail shops, and other commercial businesses.

Businesses rely on company assets to provide valuable services to customers, create their products, and generate revenue. Business assets might include computer systems, smartphones, inventory, raw materials, company fleet vehicles, tools, specialized machinery, and sensitive customer data. Protecting these assets is crucial for businesses, but unfortunately, many business owners do not take security seriously until it is too late and they've become victim to thieves, vandals, or trespassers.