The Gulf Coast was recently impacted by Hurricane Laura, a major hurricane that decimated areas of Texas and Louisiana. While many communities were severely impacted by the wind, rain, and storm surge, major metropolitan areas, including Houston and New Orleans, were spared. Although millions are breathing a sigh of relief that their regions avoided major […]

When most people think of insurance protection, they often think of how it can protect against their own personal injuries or damage to their own property. What some people fail to recognize is that insurance is just as important in protecting against injuries or damages we cause to others, or that takes place on our […]

While some restaurants, retailers, and offices have remained open during the Covid-19 pandemic, others are just now being allowed to reopen, or are finally welcoming back employees and customers. Before doing so, owners should have the interior and exterior of their commercial sites inspected before reopening. Today's Aegis blog post examines three areas to have […]

Covid-19 has changed how industries operate on a daily basis, with many companies allowing employees to work from home on a temporary basis. But some company leaders are asking themselves if it's worth the risk and cost to reopen and welcome employees back into offices and workspaces. In today's Aegis blog post, we look at […]

As Texans know, Mother Nature never lets up, so our state sees a wide range of weather-related disasters and catastrophic events such as tornadoes, severe lightning storms, hurricanes, and especially flash floods. While we can't protect our homes and property from all of these natural disasters, we can have the financial protection in place to […]

Covid-19 has made a huge impact in how people shop, with many now relying on curbside or delivery services for their groceries, meals, or everyday household items. This change in consumer buying has led businesses to make changes in how they operate, both online and with mobile payment technology. With these increases in online and […]

As the world continues to grapple with the Covid-19 pandemic, businesses continue to pivot and make changes in order to survive. While many of these changes provide flexibility and new opportunities for growth, they can also leave companies underinsured or overinsured, depending on the changes they make. Today's Aegis blog post looks at some of […]

When you buy your first home, it's thrilling to make plans for furnishing it and hosting your first guests. What's not as thrilling is finding out you don't know what all to do to properly maintain your new home. Since homes don't exactly come with an instruction guide, many new homeowners don't know how to […]

As businesses figure out how to successfully operate during a global pandemic, it's been a struggle for some companies to retain and protect their employees. Companies still need employees, but it may be hard for employees to return to work if they are at high-exposure jobs or don't have job flexibility if they end up […]

As the country continues to reopen after months of Covid-19 closures and quarantines, infection rates have skyrocketed in states and cities where people have ignored CDC recommendations such as social distancing and wearing masks while out and about. While some have complained about mask discomfort, infringement of liberties, and concerns about breathability, countless studies and […]