​It can be unpleasant to open your insurance bill to pay your premium, only to discover that your premium payments have increased upon renewal.  We know that most people who carry insurance policies on their homes, cars, and businesses may be unfamiliar with how insurance policies are developed and changed.  So, we thought we might help you understand the why.
Insurers base their policy prices on several variables.  These cost components fluctuate up and down.  Premiums are currently rising in many states.  Remember, insurance companies are competing for your business, so they try to keep their rates competitive.
 
To help us through the process, we wanted to break it down between home and auto insurance.
 
Home Insurance

• The increased cost of construction materials and labor to repair or replace the damage to your home. Even though you did not have a claim, this impacts all insurance rates.
• Storms and other natural disasters. Hurricanes, floods, droughts, wildfires, and other severe weather events have become more frequent, destructive, and costly. In 2021 alone, the United States sustained 20 weather events with losses exceeding $1 billion.
• The older your home, the higher the insurance cost will be.
• Lawsuit frequency has increased, and settlements are at all-time high.
• Supply chain in the production and delivery of appliances, materials, tools, and other key construction elements added to delays and cost hikes.

Auto Insurance 

• Inflation hits the cost of buying and repairing vehicles.
• Lawsuit frequency has increased, and settlements are at all-time high.
• After COVID, accident rates increased, causing insurers to pay more for claims.
• Increased healthcare costs. Medical costs have increased for accident-related injuries.
• Crime has caused more auto thefts and break-ins, affecting all drivers' rates. There is a 20% increase nationally in stolen vehicles between 2020 and 2021.
• Your driving record may be accident-free, but if you have tickets or other violations, these will impact your premiums.

 
Proven Ways To Help Keep Insurance Costs Down

• Keep your home well maintained
• Be a safe driver
• Pay premiums annually
• Ask about discounts offered by insurers
• Bundle your home and auto together
• Increase your deductibles
• Have your agent review your insurance program and market your coverage the right insurer.

Strive Insurance Group, Inc. (formerly Gordon Lund Insurance Agency, Inc) is an independent insurance agency representing many insurance companies.  This means that we quote with many different insurance companies to obtain the best rate and coverage for your insurance.  We do this at no additional fee or service charge to you.  Our insurance agency's reputation for representing the best insurance companies, providing excellent customer service and competitive pricing to our clients has been earned and proven for over 30 years.  We take great pride in finding you the best coverage and backing it up with prompt personal service.  

We represent, and have established a strategic alliance, with only the highest quality insurance companies. In doing so, we can provide you with the service and coverage to meet your dynamic needs. As your needs change, we can review and collaborate to decide which insurance company or companies are best suited to your situation
 
 
 

A Personal Insurance Update
When spring and summer arrive, we are ready to get out more and spend time in the great outdoors. That means getting your toys insured. That is where we can help. We offer insurance coverage options and competitive prices on all kinds of toys, including boats, personal watercraft, RVs, motorcycles, ATV, and more.

All of these vehicles require insurance to protect you from damage and liability. It is critical to have the right kind of insurance coverage for your recreational vehicles. The majority of these are not automatically covered by your home or auto insurance policies.

You can choose not to insure physical damage to your recreational vehicles, but you must still have liability insurance. You may be required to insure these vehicles if you have loans on them.

Motorcycle Insurance
Motorcycle insurance should be an important part of your insurance planning. Having insurance will help you replace any damaged property and cover medical bills in the event of a serious accident. Depending on the bike, motorcycle insurance is less expensive than car insurance and will provide you with peace of mind while riding. Most types of motorcycles are covered by our insurance policies, including sport bikes, cruisers, standard bikes, touring bikes, custom motorcycles, scooters, and classic motorcycles. Our policies can also include liability coverage, uninsured motorist coverage, medical coverage, custom equipment, medical payments, towing, and labor. Check your current motorcycle insurance policy to ensure that each piece of special equipment is listed.

ATV Insurance
Your ATV is a significant recreational investment. The last thing you want to be concerned about while riding is whether you have adequate insurance coverage. You can ride your bike with confidence knowing that you're properly insured with a customized All-Terrain Vehicle insurance policy
Whether you ride a 4-wheeler, a dune buggy, or even a golf cart, you can get the ATV insurance you want and the insurance protection you deserve with coverage options such as:

• Collision coverage protects your ATV from damage caused by rocks, trees, and other obstacles or debris.
• Bodily Injury this pays for the medical expenses of others if you are found to be at fault in an accident.
• Uninsured Motorist protects you against loss or damage caused by uninsured or underinsured riders.
• Comprehensive coverage is an added layer of protection against loss or damage caused by theft, fire, or vandalism.
• Property Damage covers expenses incurred due to damage to another person's property for which you are liable. 

 
RV Insurance
RV insurance rates vary from one company to the next. It is critical that we shop your insurance to ensure that you get the best coverage possible. A one-size-fits-all insurance policy does not exist. Some insurers provide better rates for trucks, RVs, and campers, whereas others provide better rates for expensive motorhomes. We can cover vehicles in classes A, B, and C.
• Liability Coverage for RVs
• Collision and comprehensive insurance
• Around-the-clock roadside assistance
• Uninsured/underinsured motorist protection
• Money for unexpected expenses
• Contents coverage
• Towing protection
• Medical payments insurance
 
Classic Car Insurance
A classic, collectible or antique car is no ordinary car, and regular auto insurance is not sufficient to protect such a vehicle against damage or loss. Many of the same coverages are provided by a classic car insurance policy as they are by a standard auto insurance policy. A classic car policy may include liability coverage, uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, and medical coverages such as personal injury protection, liability, or medical payments coverage. You can also get reimbursement for towing and roadside assistance.

Watercraft Insurance
Whether you own a sailboat, a luxury yacht, or something in between, our comprehensive watercraft policy is tailored and designed to your specific needs and includes broad navigational limits to protect you in both domestic and international waters.

We will search the market for the boat insurance program that best fits your individual needs.

• Hull protection
• Liability coverage
• Trailer coverage
• Replacement cost
• Waterski liability
• Coverage for special boat equipment
• Medical payments coverage
• Pollution liability
• On-water towing
• And more

 
Golf Cart insurance
Accidents involving golf carts can occur at any time and in any location. While on the golf course, you may cause damage to someone's property or be involved in an accident. Golf cart insurance is essential because it protects you from these types of risks. Coverage can include; liability, physical damage, collision, and comprehensive coverages.

Personal Watercraft Insurance
In the event of an loss, accident, or damage, or theft, personal watercraft insurance should cover your PWC/jet ski. PWC insurance can cover physical damage, bodily injury, medical payments, towing, and roadside assistance, among other things, depending on the specifics of your policy. We will collaborate with you or your agent to design a coverage plan tailored to your specific requirements.

Strive Insurance Group, Inc. (formerly Gordon Lund Insurance Agency, Inc) is an independent insurance agency representing many insurance companies.  This means that we quote with many different insurance companies to obtain the best rate and coverage for your insurance.  We do this at no additional fee or service charge to you.  Our insurance agency's reputation for representing the best insurance companies, providing excellent customer service and competitive pricing to our clients has been earned and proven for over 30 years.  We take great pride in finding you the best coverage and backing it up with prompt personal service.  ​
 

Take a look at these insurance buying tips for bundling your home and auto insurance policies to ensure you get the best deal!

When you have multiple types of insurance plans with the same insurance company, you have a "bundle" of policies. When you get a discount for bundling your policies with one insurance provider, it's called an insurance bundle discount.
Policies You Might Bundle

• Home
• Auto
• Motorcycle
• Boat
• Personal Umbrella

Things To Consider When Bundling
Bundling your insurance could provide several advantages. Although these advantages will likely fluctuate by the carrier, the money you save on your policies and the time you save managing your policies are two of the most typical perks of bundling.

Getting numerous separate policies from the same insurer can save you a lot of money. While particular savings are dependent on the insurer as well as the types and number of insurance purchased,

Purchasing multiple policies (home, auto, or motorcycle) from the same insurer can be more convenient than purchasing multiple policies from other companies. Multiple policies can often be handled or obtained from the same insurance agent using the same online account.
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How To Get Started
Contacting your insurance agent is an excellent place to start if you're interested in bundling your coverage. Your agent should be able to assist you in finding the ideal policy combination to meet your coverage and financial requirements.

Strive Insurance Group, Inc. (formerly Gordon Lund Insurance Agency, Inc) is an independent insurance agency representing many insurance companies.  This means that we quote with many different insurance companies to obtain the best rate and coverage for your insurance.  We do this at no additional fee or service charge to you.  Our insurance agency's reputation for representing the best insurance companies, providing excellent customer service and competitive pricing to our clients has been earned and proven for over 30 years.  We take great pride in finding you the best coverage and backing it up with prompt personal service.  ​

Most of us are hardworking honest people, who are building strong families and are productive members of our community. Unfortunately, there are a few people who try to take advantage of us and we need to be educated on what to watch for. Fraud, including insurance scams, is the second-most burdensome financial crime in the United States. Tax evasion is number one.

Your personal insurance company and agent can be a great resource to you before, during and after an accident.
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Here are a few of the most common scams:

1. Forced Rear-ending – Typically, the scammer will slow down or come to a stop in busy traffic, or swoop in front of the victim at an intersection or an on-ramp, causing the driver to crash into them from behind. In most states, the person who rear-ended the other driver is the liable party, thus the scam begins. At this point, the scammer will claim high medical bills and unusual property damage, (loss of IPhone, damage to other personal property, etc).
2. Counterfeit Air Bags - Each year, about 1.6 million air bags inflate during crashes, saving thousands of lives. But, during the repair process, at least a small percentage of those deployed air bags will be replaced with counterfeits, which can be life-threatening.  Make sure you use a reputable repair shop and ask to have factory airbags installed.
3. Windshield Replacement Rip-Offs - Don’t fall for the person in a van who stops you to say he can offer to fix your windshield. The scammer takes your insurance information and files a false claim. Only use well known repair shops.
4. Phantom Victims - Often after an accident, you are not fully aware of everyone and everything around you. The scam is the injured party will say there was another passenger in the vehicle and make a false claim. When gathering information after an accident, such as the other driver's license number and contact information, also count the number of passengers in the other car (if any) and take photos of the other car, its passengers, and the general scene.

Strive Insurance Group, Inc. is a full-service independent insurance agency that has been serving the insurance needs of the Dallas area since 1984. In addition to having a presence in the Dallas and North Texas area, we have also expanded to Austin and Central Texas with agent representation and the same professional service.
 
 
 

Personal and Business insurance
The modern day customer is looking for value, ease of services, and quick responses.  In an era of impersonal internet companies, slick advertising, and “branding,” it can be hard for consumers to determine where to find the best insurance program for their needs.  To provide the best possible combination of coverage, services, and pricing, you need to look no further than your local independent agent.
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Our Approach to Insurance Is Different
The best way to get the insurance that is right for you is to develop a relationship with your insurance agent.  The good news is that this process is not complicated or time consuming.

• We respond quickly.
• Insurance protects what is important to you, and we understand that.
• We gain an understanding of your individual needs.
• We educate rather than sell.
• Finding the right insurance coverage is an important purchase, because everyone’s needs are unique.
• Our professional team is trained and licensed.
• Insurance is too important to be ordered online like a book.
• Don’t wait for an un-insured claim to happen before you look for the right agent and coverage.

Strive Insurance Group, Inc. is a full-service independent insurance agency that has been serving the insurance needs of the Dallas area since 1984 (formerly Gordon Lund Insurance). Don't worry, nothing has changed, but our name. In addition to having a presence in the Dallas and North Texas area, we have also expanded to Austin and Central Texas with agent representation and the same professional service.

Do you need insurance for your boat, RV, motorcycle, or ATV?
Regardless of whether you are relaxing on your boat at the lake, traveling through the Rocky Mountains, camping with friends and family, or enjoying the open road on the bike of your dreams; you need to take the proper steps to protect what you have worked so hard to enjoy.

All these activities need personal insurance to protect you against damage and other claims. Generally, we have found that we can get better coverage and pricing when we use our specialty carriers.  For example, watercraft insurance has pollution coverage for fuel spills, coverage for injured water-skiers, and on-water towing coverage that homeowner’s insurance won’t provide.

RV Insurance
RV insurance rates differ from company to company, so it really pays to have us shop your insurance. Some markets offer better rates for trucks, RV’s, and campers, while others can offer better rates for motorcycles. To properly insure your RV, you may need liability, collision, comprehensive, uninsured motorist, medical payment, and towing coverage.

Motorcycle Insurance
All motorcycles on the road are required by law to have motorcycle insurance. Motorcycle insurance protects a motorcycle and its owner in the event of a loss. You may need to consider special coverage.  Custom parts and equipment (ACPE)/Accessory coverage can be purchased for motorcycles less than 25 years old. You may spend thousands of dollars customizing your bike and that is why you need custom motorcycle insurance.

Boat/Watercraft Insurance
Your boat will need boat insurance for liability and damage to the hull and personal property. Boat insurance can include physical damage coverage, medical payments, liability, and trailer coverage.

ATV Insurance
ATV insurance is similar to motorcycle insurance. We can combine motorcycle coverage and ATV insurance into one policy for multi-vehicle discounts. We offer additional ATV coverage for damage to custom equipment that you’ve added to your ATV.

Why Work With Our Insurance Agency?

• We know and understand your risks
• We are a full service independent insurance agency

Our goal is to provide the best possible combination, of coverage, price and service.

Our insurance agency's reputation for representing the best insurance companies, providing excellent customer service and competitive pricing to our clients has been earned and proven for over 25 years.  We take great pride in finding you the best coverage and backing it up with prompt personal service.  We have been serving the Dallas/Richardson, TX area for over 25 years and  have recently expanded to the Austin, Cedar Park, and Round Rock area. ​