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Announcing Our New ‘High Tech’ Partnership
In 2021, the PIAI team is excited to announce a new partnership with the High Tech Texan radio show. Valued client and dynamic Texan, Michael Garfield hosts a Saturday morning radio show on KPRC AM 950. The High Tech Texan features...
Read MoreCommunity Highlight: Kevin & the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
At Pasadena Insurance Agency, Inc., there’s nothing we value more than community involvement. We believe that a strong business is not just one that profits from the community it’s in, but one that gives value to those...
Read MoreCyber Safety Tips to Keep Your Business Safe
The need for Cyber Security is nothing new. For as long as the internet has existed, so has security to keep the data and systems connected to it safe. There is, however, something that is new. An unseen force is severely affecting...
Read More3 Safety Tips for Electrical Contractors
In the electrical contracting business, safety is a top priority. On-the-job safety hazards can result in workplace injuries such as electrical shock, burns, and even exposure to mold, fungus, or bacteria. Offsite risks can include any...
Read MoreTips to Avoid Distracted Driving
October is National Distracted Driver Awareness Month. This event is intended to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving and encourage motorists to reduce distractions behind the wheel. With all the technology at our...
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Tips for Facing New Liabilities in an Economic Downturn
While feared by some, the inherent uncertainty of economic downturns is often seen as a cyclic elimination of inefficient businesses and as a chance to expand and seize market shares relinquished by weaker competitors. However,...
Read MoreCyber Risks & Liability Tips for Texas Business Owners
Cyber security threats and trends can change year over year as technology continues to advance at alarming speeds. As such, it’s critical for Texas business owners to regularly assess their data protection practices. Now is a...
Read MorePreparing Your Business for an Active Shooter Incident
According to the FBI, there were over 250 active shooter incidents between 2000-2017. In 2019, there were 417 mass shootings. Here in Texas, let us not forget El Paso, Odessa-Midland, and West Freeway Church of Christ. All of these...
Read MoreTips to a Healthier You in 2020
With 2020 upon us, it is a new year and a new decade. Historically, one of the top New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight. Unfortunately, many people look to fad diets and weight loss products to achieve their goals quickly....
Read MoreTexas Homeowners: Tips to Survive the Winter Months & Protect Your Home
Your home is the heart and hub of your family. Protecting your home is important to you (and to us). While Texas winters may not have the traditional types of winter weather hazards for homeowners, we still need to be aware of the ways...
Read MoreServing Liquor? Top 17 Tips to Protect Your Restaurant & Bar While Minimizing Your Liability
Houston-area bar and restaurant owners have a lot to think about when it comes to running their business. Safety must be at the top of that list. From staff safety to food safety to the patron's safety, it is important for restaurant...
Read MoreAssessing Your Current Homeowner’s Insurance
With ever-fluctuating home values, are you confident your homeowner's insurance policy limits are enough to cover the cost of rebuilding your home, should the unexpected happen? The cost of rebuilding your house may be higher than the...
Read MoreCybersecurity & Ransomware: The Impact on Business Owners
In 2017, the damages caused by global ransomware was expected to exceed $5 billion. That is up from $325 million in 2015. Cybersecurity is critical for every business in the 21st century. Business owners need to understand how to...
Read MoreFor Employers: Help Your Employees Understand Their Benefits & Cost-Saving Tips
Providing group health insurance benefits for your employees is a great perk to offer! The value health insurance adds to creating a happy and healthy work environment is enjoyed by everyone year-round. As we enter the annual open...
Read MoreTeen Drivers: Roadway Tips + An App Parents Need to Know About
Getting your driver’s license is an important milestone for any teenager. They look forward to the freedom of being able to go on their own. They are excited about increased responsibilities. For parents...we worry. Are they...
Read MoreFor the Retail Owner: Pre-holiday Season Tips & Exposures
9 common pitfalls that expose you to risk Owning and operating a retail store can be a fulfilling experience. Years of hard work, risk-taking, and financial investments have allowed you to turn your dreams of opening a store of your...
Read MoreFlood Preparedness Tips for Texas
Floods are one of the most common natural disasters a homeowner or business owner can face. Flooding can happen almost anywhere. Before you say “But, I don’t live in a flood plain.” Think again! Where it can rain, it...
Read MoreReady to Remodel - Tips to Insure Your Project
Ready to Remodel - Tips to Insure Your Project As a homeowner, the projects are never-ending. From small do-it-yourself to large projects that require contractors and permits, there is always at least one project on your To-Do list for...
Read More5 Pain Points that all Restaurant Owners deal with
Overcoming the 5 Pain Points of a Restaurant Owner Do you own and/or run a restaurant? Do you know your biggest challenges? And how you plan to tackle them? Although every restaurant operation is different, research says that staffing...
Read MoreWhy Janitorial Insurance is all About Risk Management
Do you need Janitorial Insurance? Running a successful janitorial services business relies on two crucial factors: Your knowledge and experience of client needs and your ability to manage the unique risks you face every day. Why is...
Read MoreImportant Insights into Texas Law Firm Insurance
Texas Law Firm Insurance What keeps you awake at night? If you're an attorney, senior executive or owner of a legal firm, the threat of a malpractice suit or the loss of confidential client data probably ranks pretty high. You...
Read MoreIs your Restaurant fully insured?
Get the Buzz about Insurance in the Texas Restaurant Biz Entrepreneur and author Richie Norton once wrote (in his book The Power of Starting Something Stupid) that procrastination is "like going to a fancy restaurant and filling up on...
Read MoreDo tutoring or learning centers really need coverage for sexual abuse and molestation?
In today's news, we too often hear stories about educators being accused of performing inappropriate acts with our children. Tutoring and Learning centers are not immune to these accusations! We have found that a large number of...
Read MoreStrategies for Preventing Kitchen Fires
Safety precautions to prevent kitchen flare-ups Kitchen accidents are common due to the constant handling of flammable materials around hot appliances and open flames. Kitchen fires are typically caused by flare-ups during food prep or...
Read MoreHow to React to Scalds and Burns in Restaurants
Working in a restaurant puts you at particular risk of scalds. Use extreme caution and know what to do should you or a co-worker be burned with a hot liquid or steam. How to React to Scalds and Burns in Restaurants Scalds and burns are...
Read MoreProtect Your Restaurant With Fire Suppression Systems
UL 300 Fire Suppression Systems Americans continue to dine out at high rates; because of this, commercial cooking equipment needs to be as fast and efficient as ever. Today’s commercial cooking equipment (e.g., deep fryers,...
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