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If you're a Texas homeowner, renter, or landlord, contact us and we'll get you with a great agent in your area to make sure you have the coverage you need for the property you own or rent.
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Today we remember that the price of freedom is high. For some it costs everything.
At iMGA we have much to be thankful for, and we’re especially thankful for our agents. Here ar
The passage of time dulls the senses, so it’s almost impossible to truly recall the shock and
One of the best things about iMGA’s Flood Program is how many of your insureds are eligible fo
‘Twas the week before Christmas, and Texas, thank God, Had made it through hail and wind and
In 2016 Non-Admitted carriers accounted for over $5.1 billion in premium in Texas. Private flood ins
We’ve seen first hand in Texas how devastating floods can be. As an agent you know how important i
Hurricane Irma has just ravaged the Virgin Islands and caused significant damage in Puerto Rico and
In the legislative session that ended in May 2017, the Texas Legislature passed HB 1774, which final
Texas and Mexico have a long history together, from Spanish colonies in both places in the late 1600
And in Springtime, that means really big hail. Last night, less than one week into Spring, the first
Springtime in Texas is beautiful. It can also be fearsome. 2016 was a particularly tough year for sp
St. Patrick’s Day – also known as the Feast of St. Patrick – celebrates and commem
Texas has many options for Spring Break. From beautiful solitude and remote nature to fun-loving cro
On March 2, 1836, Texas earned its freedom from Mexico – becoming an independent nation. The i
Texas Governor Greg Abbott gave his State of the State address this week and brought up a topic that
Seven years ago today iMGA issued our very first policy. Now, tens of thousands of customers later,
The new year brings an opportunity to think about the kind of environment we’d like to create
270 years after the birth of Christ, Christianity had spread throughout the Roman Empire. Part of
Today is the 75th anniversary of the surprise raid at Pearl Harbor. We were attacked because anothe
It’s Veterans Day in the United States today. In other parts of the world it’s called Ar
We had been walking for a while. The July heat was as stifling as our disappointment that visiting h
On April 21, 1836 General Sam Houston led 910 Texians to a decisive victory in the Battle of San Ja
Tom was a guy with very poor fashion sense, and known for welcoming guests to his home in a robe and
$83,000 in damages from a June 2011 apartment fire is now the subject of a Texas Supreme Court case.
It was yesterday. Only it wasn’t. It was fourteen years ago. We were so unified in the days af
When Henry Ford launched the Model T he famously said, “Any customer can have a car painted an
Texas is vast – and so is the Texas coastline. Stretching over 350 miles from Louisiana to Mex
Monday is Memorial Day in the U.S. Like many others, our office will close at 1pm Friday and remain
Some companies have a “take it or leave it” or “one size fits all” approach to everything th
More Fun This weekend people all across Texas, the U.S. and the world will celebrate. There will be
On the morning of March 6, 1836 General Antonio López de Santa Anna‘s overwhelming Mexican
We are proud to announce McLarens Norcross as our new Claims administrator. If you or your iMGA clie
This week marks the five-year anniversary of the first policy issued by iMGA. Over the past half dec
When Shirlene entered Don’s agency and asked for a homeowners policy it seemed like a straight
You can make a difference. No matter what obstacles you face and no matter how humble your beginni
The start of each year is a great time to take a moment and commit to taking your agency to the next
Last month we had to change. For the first time in over five years we had to change our address. Mov
Thanksgiving is a special season. It’s full of great traditions like family time, delicious meals
I met Juanita* three weeks ago. Juanita is new to the insurance business. Young – still in her
September 11, 2001 was shocking, tragic and terrible. As the years go by it is important that we not
What to Cover Every client coming to you for homeowners insurance is aware of the need to cover thei
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by th
“Ease of use.” That was Don Miller of Texian Insurance Agency’s answer when asked, “What
“Their communication with me.” That was Ruth Andrade of Action Express Insurance’s answer when
Allied forces launched the assault on the Normandy beaches on June 6, 1944, the day that ever since
The Texas Professional Insurance Agents annual convention June 4-7 at the Historic Menger Hotel in S
Many iMGA customers have taken advantage of the ability to sign up for auto check payment of their i
The past few weeks have seen two major internet security problems discovered. One involved Internet
According to a national survey conducted by Harris Interactive, 56% of young adult renters do not
“Only you can prevent Forest Fires!” That’s an old saying that you may remember. If no
We have lots of technology tools available today that weren’t available in the past – real-t
You can’t turn on a football game these days without seeing one or two (or two dozen!) commercials
As much fun as kids might find it to lick stamps and label envelopes, your clients will appreciate n
As with all the best things related to the National Football League, the contest for the authentic R
A new Conning study identified 18 top personal lines insurance growth and profit leaders out of th
Sometimes it would just help a lot if a bill were only due a week or two earlier – or a few da
Last week our Senator Ted Cruz made national headlines by giving one of the longest speeches in U.S.
Today we remember our citizens killed on September 11: 2,606 in the World Trade Centers 87 on Americ
Our offices will close at 2pm this Friday and reopen Tuesday at 9am. You may think that’s beca
The most common reason for cancelled policies is simply failure to pay. For every policy cancelled y
As insurance professionals we’re honored to be able to be there when tragedy strikes. Fire, li
Independent insurance agents that represent iMGA are professionals that really understand their clie
If you’re reading this then you already know the big news: we have a brand-new look to our web
Today marks the anniversary of the June 19, 1865 reading of “General Order No. 3” by Uni
When we introduced our billing system we tried to make things as easy as possible on the customers.
Graduation is here! That means it’s time for students to move – and lots of new renters
At least 6 killed, dozens hurt and over 100 homes damaged in Granbury tornadoes Hood County Sheriff
Global management consulting firm Accenture recently released the results of a survey of US auto and
We are always trying to make things more useful and easier for our agents. So we’re very happy
We love talking to you, our valued agents, but we know sometimes you just need a change made to a po
Whether it’s a new policy or one that’s been in force for months, you can see at a glanc
The iMGA MobileHome program is back and better than ever, with coverage choices that include: Lot si
Insurance agents provide valuable services for their clients.It is important that they stay financia
2011 may not have been a great year for the U.S. economy, but it was a very good year for Independen
On the morning of March 6, 1836 General Antonio López de Santa Anna‘s overwhelming Mexican
Wishing all our agents, friends and partners a very sweet day on this St. Valentine’s Day. Wha
There are plenty of great older homes in Texas – homes that show lots of pride of ownership. A
Exciting things are happening already this year at iMGA and it's only going to continue to get bette
We’re growing and are looking for a motivated, bright student to join us as Systems Developmen
We’re constantly working to make things easier for our agents and their clients, and this New
The whole gang at iMGA is in the Christmas spirit. So much so that we’ve been doing some dancing a
The whole gang at iMGA is in the Christmas spirit. So much so that we’ve been doing some danci
You have been asking for credit card payment capability – and now it’s here! Your insureds n
We’ve completely redesigned our system to make it even faster and easier for you to quote and
Fortunately when Sandy hit landfall winds were down to 80 miles per hour and she was no longer a ful
Many of our agents have asked for a way for us to save sweep account information. We’re very h
The Texas Revolution began this day in 1835 when the Mexican army tried (and failed) to take the can
Agent involvement is important throughout the entire customer experience – and agents add real
Please join us in welcoming our newest team member – Underwriting Trainee Ishie Oduegwu. As yo
While serving as an at-large alternate delegate to the Republican National Convention in Tampa durin
When we first rolled out our Renters Policy earlier this year, we made it fairly basic by offering p
Once again we’ve been able to improve something based on great input from our agents. Clients
Independence came with a big cost to the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence. It came with
We understand how critical it is that our agents be properly compensated for the effort it takes to
At iMGA we work very hard to make things as easy as possible for our agents and customers. We know o
At iMGA we on purpose avoid doing things just because everyone has always done it that way. One of t
Flag Day is celebrated each June 14, commemorating the resolution passed by Congress on June 14 R
A couple months ago we needed to switch our print and mailing. The firm that had been doing it could
Of course you can grow your agency by finding new customers or by adding new markets. But the easies
Deloitte Consulting has released a new study of auto and home insurance policyholders and the result
That’s not just the name of a catchy Elvis tune – it’s also something we’ve
Tomorrow is Good Friday and the first day of Passover. Good Friday commemorates the death of Jesus a
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” – Charles Dickens, A
As of 1:14 a.m., it is officially Spring 2012. It’s the earliest start to spring since 1896! Leap
It’s time to start making plans for spring break and summer vacation. There are lots of great
Our calendar year – 365 days – is a pretty good approximation of how long it takes the E
Thanks to great input from our agents we are happy to announce iMGA’s new Longhorn Renters program
Yes we know Valentine’s Day was yesterday and the idea of saying “we love you” wou
Make sure your agency has verification processes and procedures in place - they may save you from a
Home and auto insurance buyers were less interested in home-auto package discounts in 2011 than 2010
We’ve been listening to our agents, and know that you don’t like dealing with Premium Fi
The Longhorn Dwelling product makes quoting any Texas dwelling policy very easy. Whether your client
We are amused by large insurers spending their time and money advertising how claims caused by mayhe
This is just a little something from all of us to all of you wishing you good smiles and great joy t
Different MobileHome owners have different needs. That’s why at iMGA we offer three different
Daniel Schwarcz, a University of Minnesota Law School associate professor and the author of an 88-p
It’s December 7. On this “date which will live in infamy” in 1941 over 2400 Americ
It’s been a long time since WWI Armistice Day, but this moment and this day is still a great o
At iMGA we are dedicated to offering Texas property owners coverage options they cannot get anywhere
It’s not easy making things simple, but at iMGA we’re constantly working on ways to make
Last month iMGA committed to making a donation to the American Red Cross of Central Texas fire/disas
You may already know that iMGA offers an Umbrella product: Underwritten by an A.M. Best “AR
Between the wildfires raging across Texas, Sunday’s 10th anniversary of 9/11 and the two wars we
2,606 in the World Trade Centers 87 on American flight 11 60 on United flight 175 125 in the Pentago
In Texas wildfires in just the last week: At least two people have perished. At least 1,626 homes ha
It’s a sad fact that lawsuits are getting more common and more expensive. Even if you never lo
Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who are preparing for what Hurricane Irene may bring thi
We work very hard to make things as EASY as possible for our agents. We put a ton of effort into rem
At iMGA we’re not like most insurance operations. We’re not stuffy, we don’t take
Compound interest is an amazing thing. One penny, doubled every day, produces almost $11 million dol
With as little rain as we’ve had in Texas the last few months, it’s hard to think about
iMGA Homeowners (HOA/HOA+), Dwelling (TDP1/TDP3) and MobileHome policies underwritten by San Antonio
Do you get tired of telling your customers that an appliance breakdown is not a covered claim? E
According to Inc. Magazine, a critical step in improving employee retention is having policies in pl
The following is from the great folks at the Texas Forest Service: News Alert: Recovery workshop sch
iMGA agents can now meet the property coverage needs of insureds with travel trailers. Trailers matc
Over the next few weeks we’ll be publishing interviews with iMGA team members. It’s a ch
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by th
More than 3 million acres of Texas land and hundreds of homes have burned since wildfire season star
For decades yellow pages ads were the leading source of new customers for most insurance agencies. H
Mike Gibbs, our Director of Personal Lines, has prepared this comparison of the coverage differences
Mike Gibbs, our Director of Personal Lines, has prepared this comparison of the coverage differences
We’re at the convention for the next couple days meeting with agents. Our own Mike Gibbs is te
Credit scoring is here to stay in insurance, and for good reason: For both personal auto liability a
That’s what Rob’s been saying for years. Until today, when a great article by National
iMGA is a proud member of both the Texas Professional Insurance Agents and the Independent Insurance
Last night US forces found Osama bin Laden and he and several other of the people with him are now d
As we are seeing all too clearly this Spring, wild fires are a very real risk for Texas Homeowners.
Taking a few important steps can make a huge difference in the threat a wild fire poses to your home
…is that it’s mobile! When the time comes for your insureds to move their MobileHomes, y
Every business needs a “hook” . A great hook is something worth talking about. Better ye
You heard that right! A lot of agents have told us that their clients have been trained to search ou
A few agents mentioned to us that when they clicked on the “View” link to see a policy
Many of us have tried those “30-day-free” trials, only to forget to cancel during the 30
One of the many fantastic things about being based in Austin is all the great live events held here.
Texas weather is VERY hard to predict. In the middle of winter it might be 75 degrees one day and 25
Insurance is a promise – a promise to pay for covered damage exactly as specified in the polic
Today is the day we celebrate the Presidents of the United States. Most specifically we celebrate Ge
There are cases where a Texas Dwelling Policy with liability offers more coverage than a Texas Home
Insurance agents - especially in Texas - must be prepared to deal with emergencies. This page includ
Your insurance agency needs early warning signals-its own version of Punxsutawney Phil-and they need
The new year is a great chance to think about the possibilities of the future. Thanks to our agents
At iMGA we’re all about making things EASY for you, and we’ve done it again! As of now:
Sure, most people wouldn’t have asked for Asbestos for Christmas, but we did – and it ar
Our agents and partners have helped make this a very Merry Christmas and a great first year for the
Last week we talked about how we’d been called “second best” and – in this c
Some people take the position that coming in second is the same as being “first loser”.
Ever since it was first available I’ve had Verizon’s blindingly fast FiOS service at hom
At iMGA we’re proud to support our independent insurance agents and the organizations that hel
Tomorrow’s Thanksgiving Day here in the U.S. It’s a great holiday. It features a fantast
Dragonflyware has featured iMGA’s implementation of their MGA policy administration rating and
At iMGA we’re extremely fortunate to have an incredible Board of Directors. Each member of the
Army Staff Sergeant Salvatore Giunta was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor today. He is the f
This video celebrates the history of the Marines, with special attention to those who fought in the
At iMGA we’re passionate about a few very clear things. Among those is how critical it is that
Regardless of its heritage as All Saint’s Eve or All Hallow’s Eve, Halloween in modern A
Allie – a German Short-Haired Pointer – has recently accepted the role of head of iMGA s
The Texas EliteTM Non-Admitted HOA/HOA+/HOB product offers your customers choices when it comes to d
With a product as good as the Texas EliteTM HOA/HOA+/HOB program, we couldn’t give it just any
The news this week was full of coverage of the rescue of 33 Chilean miners who had been trapped 2,00
At iMGA we work hard to make things easier for you and your clients. Hail resistive roof credits are
Some companies have decided that now is a good time to increase the minimum allowed deductible on th
No one enjoys things that are out of date. Prospective insureds coming to your agency’s web si
The iMGA Non-Admitted HOA/HOA+/HOB program introduced SUBSTANTIALLY lower rates this week. In additi
We realize times are tough all over Texas right now, and while Texans are tough enough to make it th
Two years ago today Hurricane Ike slammed into the Texas coast as a Category 2 hurricane but with a
At iMGA we realize that the true value of insurance coverage shows through during the claims process
Labor Day can be bittersweet. On the bitter side it marks the traditional end of summer. In most of
Thanks to suggestions that we receive from our agency partners, iMGA is able to bring continued impr
At iMGA we’re constantly working to make things easier for our agents. Based on your feedback
This Dilbert cartoon does a good job of showing the type of crazy choices some companies seem to mak
While out visiting agents in west Texas yesterday I stumbled upon this lovely scene in Lubbock. I do
These days it’s more important than ever to be sure your customers are insured with solid mark
The iMGA Vacant Dwelling program has been on the street for a couple months now and selling very wel
Last week we heard the story of a customer who was unpleasantly surprised to learn that the theft of
At iMGA we understand that independent agencies have many companies they can use, and that each of t
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowe
Now that Hurricane Alex is dissipating as it moves across Mexico and the risk to Texas has passed th
It looks like Texas missed the vast majority of the damage from Hurricane Alex as it hit landfall ab
As of 1pm today, Alex had been upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane and was located about 130 miles so
Tropical storm Alex may approach the Texas coast soon. As a result, coverage cannot be bound or incr
I wonder how much it costs for 8. More importantly, I wonder what the dish they are actually selling
All of us at iMGA would like to take a moment to wish all of the fathers in our community a very hap
At iMGA we have been asked a lot about the ability to insure mobile homes, rental dwellings, vacant
According to the U.S. Census bureau the first quarter of this year 1 in 9 U.S. homes – more th
Insurance Journal is looking for the top independent property and casualty insurance agencies in the
According to a new National Insurance Crime Bureau report, both non-suspicious and suspicious hail c
This is Memorial Day weekend in the U.S. Our office, like most, will close at noon today and be clos
Finding business personal property and liability coverage for home-based businesses can be difficult
Texans have a long history of arranging fantastic protections for their citizens via international n
There are lots of things we’d like to talk about this week, but none of them is more important
Sunday is Mother’s Day, and all of us at iMGA appreciate the reminder to take just a moment ou
As long-time Texans we sincerely appreciate our neighbors to the South and all they have contributed
Anyone who’s done business in Texas property for very long knows it’s that time of year
That’s it. We’re all ears. Hopefully you’ve already seen that from reducing down p
More information is released daily on social media in general and social media in insurance specific
If you’re like most independent insurance agents you may be getting irritated about all the ta
Handling money can be fun if it’s for investing – or shopping 🙂 But handling insureds
Today is April Fool’s Day, but we’re not kidding about this at all. iMGA has been approv
At iMGA we know how important it is to stay clearly focused. It’s the reason we’re focus
Last week we learned that several agents couldn’t see the left hand navigation bar on the logg
It’s St. Patrick’s Day, but you don’t need the Luck of the Irish to increase your
At iMGA we’re listening to our agents, and we’re acting on the great input we’re g
The weather today here in Austin was crazy! The snow flurries were scary enough to shut down the sch
The truth, of course, is that we could ALL use more time. Well, iMGA can’t magically add more
We’re so honored to be doing business with you! iMGA has been handling the servicing of the fo
iMGA customers can now start their policies with a lower down payment - 15% plus policy fee rather t
We’re happy to provide insurance for a very wide range of homes. Not this one, though. 🙂
A skydiving company takes an old saying head-on in a funny and meaningful way, providing a lesson fo
Rob and I are visiting agents all around the state today. My travels took me by Carl’s Corner,
Effective today we have assumed responsibility for servicing the TDP1/TDP3/HOA and Mobile Home produ
Quoting a new policy with iMGA's systems is EASY - a few clicks and it automatically lets you know w
Massachusetts was a key part of the American Revolution from the Boston Tea Party to the “shot
Martin Luther King Jr. is and should be remembered as someone who took responsibility and stood up a
The Haiti earthquake disaster is devastating for those involved. Are you prepared if any disaster oc
All the giant insurance companies put pictures of their big buildings on their stuff, so we thought