NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) is predicting a near-normal Atlantic hurricane season this year. Like everyone in South Louisiana, we’re hoping for no reason to evacuate or much less prepare for a storm, but we know that evacuation and…
A lot of advice and insight we give our clients and prospective clients regarding insurance rates typically includes information surrounding “credit score”. Having a high credit score typically correlates with being responsible with your money, which is why a good…
Buying a home is a big and expensive decision. Where price certainly was a factor in which house you made an offer on, your decision was based off of other factors such as neighborhood – you want to live in…
When we meet with local New Orleans business owners, we often cover a variety of different types of insurance policies they are interested in to protect their business, however one topic that typically isn’t brought up is workers compensation. A…
We’re excited, and very pleased to welcome our latest addition to our team of insurance professionals, Joel Lookingbill. Joel specializes in commercial business insurance and has been with the industry since 1997. Prior to joining us here at Garcia Insurance…
One of the best parts of living and working in New Orleans is getting the chance to interact with all the passionate and giving people that make this community tick. Addie Leger, customer service agent here at Garcia Insurance…
Buying new home insurance can be overwhelming – there are so many options and policies available that it’s easy to get lost and opt for the cheapest options. Unfortunately, buying coverage for your home isn’t as simple as just opting…
It’s been a long time coming but FEMA has finally released the new flood maps for New Orleans (Jefferson Parish and St Bernard Parish will have to wait a bit longer for their final maps). Many homes and businesses located…
As a new homeowner, purchasing home insurance can seem overwhelming. There are more insurance options and add-ons out there than there are options at a buffet! It’s hard to know where to start -there are different companies, options that are…
If you asked someone today, “What was the greatest disaster in New Orleans history?” you would likely hear the answer, “Hurricane Katrina.” While Katrina was in fact one of the greatest disasters in our history in terms of sheer numbers,…