And does your insurance agent really know you? “My family moved from Spring Branch to Katy when I was 14,” says Allstate insurance agent Tom Stinson, “and our closing was scheduled just days after Hurricane Alicia pummeled Houston. We walked into a dark bank for a cashiers check, but due to the power outage, the funds couldn’t be verified. Since Dad was a longtime customer and a friend of the bank manager, we got the check anyway. That’s when I first realized the value in personal relationships…our closing would have been delayed for days without it!”

Insurance is complicated and confusing, but your relationship with Tom can make it simple. He says, “Together we’ll create a profile…identifying what you really need. Anybody can offer you an extremely low premium with the click of a button…but those extremely low premiums come at a high price. The last thing you want to hear when you call about an incident is that you aren’t covered for it. Getting to know you and your family helps us plan ahead and protect you across the next twenty-five years.”

“Your agent is your go-between between yourself and the big company,” continues Tom. “What’s the first thing you do after an auto accident? Call your agent! If you call the claim center first–even just to ask a question–the call may be tagged as a $0 claim…and affect your rates for the next five years. Your agent will always answer your questions for free. I want you to be empowered to make the best decisions.”

Tom draws parallels between the insurance industry and the tech industry, where he worked for twenty years. “Like insurance,” says Tom, “technology can be confusing and intimidating. Many times people think ‘a new expensive computer’ will solve issues when the real problem may be insufficient storage or unused options. It’s not about buying things, it’s about solving problems. Insurance is the same. You don’t just choose the cheapest or the most expensive thing out there…we’ll help you choose exactly the right option for you.”

For more than 20 years, Tom travelled east on I-10 to his Houston tech company. Today, Tom works just minutes from his house. Tom says, “Katy is my home. My kids have grown up here, and it’s taken care of me for most of my life. Now it’s my turn to give back and take care of Katy. How can I help you?”

Tom Stinson, Allstate Insurance
832-913-3888
440 Cobia Dr Ste 104, Katy, TX 77494
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