By Gay Donnell Willis
Schreiber Expanded Neighborhood took the work of many, including the financial support of sponsors to help launch our program. Over the next several months we will be posting short blogs about our sponsors to enable you to get to know them a little better.
We are appreciative of Brookstone Insurance in assisting SENP to become a reality in late 2019. Two representatives from Brookstone Insurance have shared their experience in the industry to benefit our neighbors and neighborhood: Lauren Allen, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer and Shawna Graf, Vice President—Private Client Supervisor.
If you’ve ever wondered how to choose an insurance broker, The Brookstone team is here to help and feels they have a few key differences that make them a good fit for those seeking insurance:
- Brookstone offers a wide portfolio of products which means convenience for the customer. In addition to Group Health and Life, Business, Personal and Private Client insurance, they also offer Farm & Ranch and Construction making them a convenient “one stop shop.”
- They proactively review their client’s insurance needs. While some providers only reach out when it’s time for you to renew, Brookstone’s associates do an annual review of your portfolio and share their advice based on your changing life as well as changing rules and regulations. They have relationships with a variety of carriers, so are able to regularly shop for the best deal for their clients. “Some of our clients prefer to get an email or phone call for their review, and others like to come in for a face-to-race explanation of the recommendations. Whatever they need, Brookstone’s professionals are responsive to all of our customer’s wishes,” says Shawna.
- It’s a family business. Founded by Brook Crawford, Brookstone is still run by Crawford and his family. Laura notes, “Our staff is close and feels like an extended family, and this same watchful and protective nature extends to our clients. Hard work and exceeding our customer’s expectations are our core values.”
Some Insurance Tips Brookstone Insurance would like to share are:
- Water coverage is the #1 claims/ underinsured problem. Whether it’s from rain or a leaking pipe, it not only creates problems immediately, but there is a cascade of problems that come after water recedes. Other water issues you could potentially have include the water line in your refrigerator or dishwasher and water backing up in toilets, which can require replace flooring, sheetrock, etc.
- If you’ve had a water leak in your yard, it’s good to know that Sewer Line Coverage helps with the grey area between your home and the city.
- The Texas climate can lead to dry foundation issues. Turn off water while on a trip.
- Dogs are great as a theft deterrent, but the breed you choose can affect your insurance liability, so it’s good to have an advisor who can counsel on the impact it could have on you.
- For theft issues make sure you are insured properly. If your laptop is stolen from your car, that is not on your Auto policy, but it would be covered on your Homeowners policy.
- If you own an antique car, it won’t be insured like regular car, and Brookstone knows how to address coverage for this category.
- High-end jewelry will need its own policy.
- Brookstone is even versed in kidnap ransom policies!
It’s important to have an insurance evaluation specific to you and your loved ones and Brookstone knows how to consider what is important to you and personalize it.
“Brookstone Insurance is passionate about making sure we know the particulars around insurance coverage that the average consumer doesn’t know and doesn’t have to know if they work with us—we will do the thinking for you,” Laura said.
To learn more about Brookstone’s concierge-type and personal service from this family owned business, contact Shawna Graf at 469-482-1017 or Steve Spalding at 214-502-7970. You may also visit the Brookstone website.
