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Homeowner's InsuranceTexas Winter Weather Woes: Lower Temps, Higher Insurance Rates

CDCWinterizing Your Home

Additional CoverageTreasured Possessions, Trusted Protection: Valuable Articles Insurance

Employee benefitsDo You Have the Right Insurance Lined Up to Offer to Your Employees?

HSAMaking a List and Checking it Twice: End of Year Employee Benefits Compliance

Insurance TipsProtecting Your Future: 17 Common Insurance Mistakes and How to Avoid Making Them

flood insuranceNew FEMA Flood Insurance Overhaul Fully Implemented, Challenged by States

Storm And Weather TopicsHow Does Extreme Weather Affect the Insurance Industry?

Cyber SecurityHigh-Value Target Manufacturing Industry Rethinks Cyber Insurance

LiabilityUmbrella Insurance: An Extra Layer of Security to Protect Your Assets

Cyber SecurityRethinking Cyber Insurance: Why You May Need Bodily Injury and Property Damage Coverage

Storm And Weather TopicsHurricane Season 2023: Insurance Providers Keep an Eye on Mixed Signals

Cyber SecurityEducational Organizations Face Unique Insurance Challenges

PHONE LINES DOWN

Supply Chain ImplicationsWhat is ESG?

Supply Chain ImplicationsConstruction Industry Trends to Watch in 2023

Storm And Weather TopicsHomeowners Insurance: What is Covered and What is Not Covered

Employee benefitsUnderstanding the Different Types of Life Insurance

Employee benefitsThe Basics of Picking a Health Benefits Plan that Doesn’t Break the Bank

Cyber SecurityData Privacy is a Priority in a Digital-First World

Commercial InsuranceDon’t Sweat This Audit: Examining Your Insurance Needs Each Year

Job GrowthHouston Forecasted for Job Growth in 2023 Despite Economic Uncertainty

Business InsuranceHoliday Parties and Business Liability: Are You Covered?

Storm And Weather TopicsBe Prepared in Texas to Protect Homes, Autos from Freezing Weather

Cyber SecurityReview Your Risk Management Plan During Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Health & Wellness2022 Fire Prevention Week Theme is “Fire Won’t Wait, Plan Your Escape”

D&D NewsDean & Draper Retains Its Elite Status as a “Best Practices Agency”

LiabilityDoes Motorcycle Insurance Exist?

Pet InsuranceWhat is Pet Insurance, and Does “My Fido or Rover” Need It?

Business InsuranceUnderstanding Business Liability Insurance

Storm And Weather TopicsWhy Do I Need Business Insurance?

TransportationHow Fleet Vehicle Insurance Can Protect Your Company’s Assets

Commercial InsuranceWhy Do Nonprofit Organizations Need Insurance?

Storm And Weather TopicsBusiness Interruption Insurance Can Protect You When Extreme Weather Strikes

Storm And Weather TopicsWhy You Need Flood Insurance if You Live in the Houston Area

Storm And Weather TopicsTexas Power Grid Improvements Get Hurricane Season Test with June Heatwave

Commercial InsuranceInflation is Causing Prices to Rise; Insurance Premiums are No Exception

Commercial InsuranceCommercial Insurance Rates Likely to Rise in 2022

Supply Chain ImplicationsInsurance Experts: Cyber Attacks Tops Global Business Risks

Storm And Weather TopicsRisks Impacting the Energy Industry

Employee benefitsImportance of Employee Benefits in Today’s Tight Labor Market

Storm And Weather TopicsTexas February 2021 Winter Storm: Lessons Learned One Year Later

D&D NewsBusinesses Have Insurance Options Against Increasing Cyber Threats

Supply Chain ImplicationsPreparing for the Unexpected: How CBI Insurance Can Keep You Covered

D&D NewsConsidering Unique Insurance Coverages to Protect Your Business

D&D NewsKyle Dean Appointed Chair of the IRM Council for the University of Houston Downtown (UHD)

Remote Users and Cyber Security

Halloween Safety 2021

October Events and Trivia

10 Hot Covid Inspired Business Ideas

Unanswered Food Questions

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Getting Better Customer Service

Common Colds

National Days in September

Too Close for Comfort - Hurricane Ida

Texas Facts - No Fiction

Famous Movie Quotes

2021 Hurricane Prediction Update

August is National Back to School Month

Asking the Vaccine Question

Olympic Games Interesting Facts

Lingo for Space Tourists

Declaration of Independence - Interesting Facts

July is Cell Phone Courtesy Month

Storm And Weather TopicsBeating the Summer Heat

Summer Vacation and the CDC

Memorial Day 2021

Hurricane Season 2021

Ransome Ware Attack Resources

History of Mother's Day

What is "Fashion" on 2021?

2021 Academy Awards Unusual Facts

Foods You Can Freeze

Earth Day 2021

MiscLet's Have Some Fun!

MiscApril's National Months

TransportationElectric Cars 2021

MiscTV Shows and Their Impact on Americans

MiscDaylight Saving Time - Spring Forward

MiscMarch is National Month for 25 Organizations

Radio interview with Dean & Draper's CEO

MiscThe Texas Grid

MiscThe Race to Mars

MiscSuper Bowl LV - the Differences from the Rest

MiscGroundhog Day - Again

Health & WellnessJob Searching in a Pandemic

Transportation2021 Most Reliable Cars

Storm And Weather TopicsSnow in Houston

Health & WellnessNew Year's Resolutions in a Pandemic

MiscCelebrating the End of 2020

Health & WellnessPandemic Buying in Bulk - Really Smart or Waste of Money?

MiscHoliday Porch Pirates

MiscLighting Up the Neighborhood

Storm And Weather Topics2020 Hurricane Season Statistics

MiscThanksgiving Trivia

MiscThanksgiving Virtually

MiscHoliday Shopping in 2020

MiscA Day for Reminders

Halloween During a Pandemic Part 2 - Fun

MiscHalloween During a Pandemic, Part 1

MiscU.S. Coin Shortage

MiscOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Health & WellnessStaying Safe with the Help of Your Cell Phone

Storm And Weather TopicsRunning Out of Hurricane Names

MiscA Tour of the Food on Our Tables

MiscLabor Day a Bit of History

Health & WellnessCovid-19 and Our Buying Habits

Storm And Weather TopicsUnusual Hurricane Facts

MiscSocial Distancing and Pet Adoption

Commercial LinesVideo Meeting Etiquette

Health & WellnessVideo Meetings in a Covid - 19 World

Health & WellnessSummer Vacation in 2020?

MiscJuly is National Ice Cream Month

Health & WellnessCollege Students, Covid-19, and Jobs

Health & WellnessGot Cabin Fever?

Storm And Weather TopicsSaharan Dust Storms

MiscA Week of National Days

Health & WellnessDealing with the "New" Office

The Most and Least Expensive Cars to Insure in 2020

Commercial LinesGood News for a Change

Celebrating Memorial Day - From Home

Storm And Weather TopicsHurricanes and Covid-19

MiscSomething Different- Time Zones

Health & WellnessElectronics and Covid-19

Health & WellnessEarth Day Meets COVID-19

Health & WellnessImpact of Working, Learning, and Staying at Home

Health & WellnessStaying Home, Staying Safe, Having Fun

MiscPandemics Through History

Dean & Draper COVID-19 Update (3/24/2020)

Health & WellnessWorking From Home in a Pandemic

Health & WellnessIs Eating Out Risky Business?

Personal LinesImproving Your Memory

MiscNational School Breakfast Week

MiscPets and Aging

MiscHere's to February 16 - a Day Stuck in the Middle

MiscThe Economic Impact of Valentine's Day

Storm And Weather TopicsNational Weather Service 150th Anniversary

Commercial LinesRansomware Still a Huge Threat

MiscLaughing May Be the Best Answer

MiscCuring the January Doldrums

MiscKeeping New Year's Resoultions - There are Aps for That

TransportationDeadliest Driving Day of the Year

MiscHoliday Calorie Avalanche

MiscHoliday Safety Tips

MiscHoliday Porch Pirates on the Prowl

MiscThe Great Parking Lot Challenge

MiscBlack Friday 2019

MiscThe Great American Smokeout 2019

Commercial LinesVeterans Day 2019

MiscDaylight Saving Time - Again

MiscBest If Used By Food Labels

Have a Spooky and Safe Halloween

TransportationMost Frequently Stolen Vehicles - Is Yours on the List?

MiscNational Fire Prevention Week

Misc2019 Breast Cancer Awareness Month

MiscWelcome to the Fall Equinox

MiscEvery Day is a National "Something" Day

Flu Vaccines 2019 - 2020

TransportationAre We Really Spending More Time in Traffic?

Personal LinesBack to Campus - Insuring Those Electronics

Storm And Weather TopicsNOAA Hurricane Season Update

TransportationSchool Bus Time for Kids and Adults

MiscWoodstock Obscure Facts

TransportationDemystifying Driver Assistance Tecnologies

Health & WellnessWater Park Safety

MiscMoon Landing - 50 Years Ago

Are You a Mosquito Magnet?

Personal LinesGoing on Vacation? Tips to Protect Your Home

Personal LinesChoosing and Using Sunscreens

MiscTips to Keep Your Cool This Summer

Storm And Weather Topics2019 Hurricane Season is Here!

MiscMemorial Day History

TransportationWhat's Next? Flying Cars!

MiscMay is National Electrical Safety Month

MiscCinco de Mayo - Celebrating History

Commercial LinesRobocall Epidemic

MiscThe Battle of San Jacinto

MiscPreventing Dog Bites

Storm And Weather Topics2019 Hurricane Predictions

TransportationApril is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

MiscPet Insurance - Taking Care of a Family Member

MiscSt. Patrick's Day History

Texas Weather Less Destructive in 2018

Grand Canyon Celebrates 100th Anniversary

MiscAcademy Awards Trivia

MiscQuick Fix for Houston Potholes

MiscSt. Valentine - Surprising Facts

Personal LinesImaginative Ideas for What to Rent, Not Buy

MiscSuper Bowl LIII Food Binge

MiscDo-It-Yourself Movers Basis for Growth Study

Transportation2019 Driverless Car Updates

Not Losing Weight? 5 Reasons That Can Stop You

Misc2018 In Memoria

Misc2018 Happenings of Note

MiscLast Minute Christmas Shopping Tips

TransportationParking Lot Safety Tips

D&D NewsDean & Draper Acquires Painter Reichman & Co

MiscThe Great Christmas Tree Debate - Artificial or Live?

Commercial LinesHaving a Safe Cyber Monday

Health & WellnessThanksgiving Calorie Count

Get Ready for Freezing Temperatures

November is Alzheimer's and Diabetes Awareness Month

MiscAll Hallows Eve History

Are You Addicted to Your Smart Phone?

Employee benefitsThe World's 15 Most Dangerous Places to Live

October 2018 is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

MiscNational Voter Registration Day

MiscSeptember is National Preparedness Month 2018

America's Best Drivers

MiscHistory of Labor Day

Heads Up! Drive Safely Around Schools

Personal LinesAre You Really Allergic to Penicillin?

Storm And Weather TopicsHurricane Season Storm Prediction Update

MiscHelp Your Pets Keep Their Cool

TransportationTexas' Best and Worst Cities to Drive In

Employee benefitsA Week of National Celebration Days

Wooden Deck Safety Check List

Employee benefitsBoating Safety Tips

MiscWhat Americans Are Doing This July 4th

The History of Insurance in the United States

MiscRubik's Cube Solution in 0.38 Seconds

Employee benefitsFather's Day History

9 Fresh Picked Superfoods

MiscFlying the American Flag

Employee benefitsMay is National Stroke Awareness Month

Employee benefitsMother's Day History

2018 Best Budget Friendly Summer Vacations

Employee benefits2018 Hurricane Emergency Supply List

Employee benefitsAdministrative Professional Day - April 25

D&D NewsDean & Draper Acquires Houston-Based TPIA

Employee benefitsNew Medicare Cards are Coming!

Employee benefits2018 Best New Cars

Employee benefitsProtecting Your Privacy on Facebook

Employee benefitsCreating a Home Inventory

Employee benefitsIdeas for Saving Money Painlessly

Employee benefitsWho Needs Life Insurance, Part 2

Employee benefitsWho Needs Life Insurance?

Employee benefitsUgly Flu Season Gets Uglier

Employee benefits2018 Winter Olympic Facts and Figures

Employee benefitsFebrury is American Heart Month

Employee benefitsSexual Harassment - a Hot Topic for Small Business

Dean & Draper Office CLOSED TODAY (1/16/18)

Employee benefitsFreezing Pipes – Preventing and Thawing

Employee benefitsBeef Up Your Passwords in 2018

Employee benefitsHaving a Safe New Year

Employee benefitsHoliday Shopping Tips – Finding a Parking Space

Employee benefitsIdeas for Stopping Christmas Delivery Thieves

Employee benefitsLive Christmas Trees and Bugs

Employee benefitsTips for Safe Cyber Monday Shopping Sprees

D&D office closed today - Please Read

D&D phone lines are down

D&D NewsDean & Draper Office CLOSED TODAY (8/29/17)

Setting the Record Straight on Claims Filing Misinformation - Hurricane Harvey

D&D NewsDean & Draper Office CLOSED TODAY (8/28/17)

Early Office Closing TODAY (12:00 pm)

D&D NewsDean & Draper will open at noon today (7/25/17)

D&D NewsDean & Draper Office Closing Early Today

Dean & Draper Welcomes Accomplished Executive Stephen B. Smith to Leadership Team

D&D NewsFourth of July Closure Notice

D&D NewsUPDATE: OFFICE CLOSED TODAY (4/18/16)

D&D NewsOFFICE CLOSED UNTIL 10am (4/18/16)

D&D NewsStepping Into the Future With Dean & Draper Insurance Agency

Storm And Weather TopicsStay Safe During a Hurricane

D&D NewsD&D OFFICE CLOSING EARLY TODAY & CLOSED TOMORROW

DEAN & DRAPER OFFICE CLOSED TODAY - 6/16/2015

Commercial LinesStop Gap Coverage

Commercial LinesClaims Characteristics of Workers Aged 65 and Older

Employee benefitsData Show That Automatic Enrollment in 401(k) Plans Has Led to Higher Match Rates from Large Plan Sponsors

Employee benefitsThe Combo Annuity/LTC Driver

Commercial LinesHas Your Business Been Affected by Severe Winter Weather?

Employee benefitsKeeping Your 401(k) on Track

Employee benefitsNew Rules Govern Employee Stock Purchase Plans and Incentive Stock Options

Personal LinesEvaluate Your Home’s Need for a Lightning Protection System

Employee benefitsHow Satisfaction Levels Vary by Type of Health Plan

Storm And Weather TopicsFlood Concerns Rise as Forecast Calls for Heavy East Coast Rainfall

Employee benefitsLabor Weighs In On Schedule C Comp Reporting

Personal LinesOlder Americans Staying Longer in the Work Force

Employee benefitsHow Out-of-Pocket Costs Affect Satisfaction with Health Plans

Employee benefitsEmployers, Workers, and the Future of Employment-Based Health Benefits

Personal LinesOne Occurrence or More?

Personal LinesSeverity of Haiti Earthquake Offers Reminder of U.S. Vulnerability to Same Type of Natural Disaster

Personal LinesShow Care in Employing Domestic Workers

Personal LinesAs You Settle into the New Year, Remember That Changes in Your Life May Mean Changes in Your Insurance Needs

Employee benefitsMedicare and Workers Compensation Medical Cost Containment

Commercial LinesIs Your Business Properly Insured? Find out by Asking Your Insurer the Four Most Important Questions

Commercial LinesWorkers Compensation and the Americans with Disabilities Act

Employee benefitsThe Changing Role Of Voluntary

Personal LinesThe 2010 Retirement Confidence Survey: Confidence Stabilizing, But Preparations Continue to Erode

Employee benefits401(k) Plan Pluses and Minuses: How Does It Add Up?