Business Details
47 Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Insurance Partner in Tyler, TX
Founded in 1979, we have spent decades building relationships and delivering personalized insurance solutions across East Texas. As an independent agency, we represent clients first by partnering with multiple reputable insurance carriers, ensuring access to diverse coverage options tailored to individual needs. Our team prioritizes listening to clients, explaining policies clearly, and providing 24/7 emergency support for claim assistance. With roots deeply embedded in East Texas communities since our founding by Patrick and Elaine Elza, we maintain a strong commitment to local military, veterans, educators, and first responders through scholarship programs and community initiatives.Our licensed professionals stay current with industry training to maintain expertise across property and casualty, life, and health insurance domains. We measure success through long-term client relationships built on trust, transparency, and dedicated service.
Services
Auto Insurance
Home Insurance
Commercial Insurance
Life Insurance
Renters Insurance
Umbrella Insurance
Boat/Watercraft Insurance
Motorcycle Insurance
RV Insurance
Recreational Items Insurance
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We offer access to multiple insurance carriers for competitive coverage options
- Our agents provide personalized policy explanations and 24/7 emergency support
- We've served East Texas communities continuously since 1979
- Our team maintains active state licensing in property, casualty, and life insurance
- We offer community-specific knowledge through local agents with decades of experience
Services
Auto Insurance
Texas-mandated auto insurance provides financial protection against liability, collision, and comprehensive damages. Our policies ensure compliance with state minimums while offering customizable options for enhanced protection. Experienced agents help drivers in Tyler and East Texas select coverage matching their specific needs and budget.
Home Insurance
Comprehensive home insurance safeguards Tyler homeowners against risks like fire, theft, and natural disasters. Policies cover dwelling repairs, personal property replacement, and liability protection. Our local agents help clients understand coverage limits and select endorsements for specialized needs like flood protection.
Commercial Insurance
Custom commercial policies protect East Texas businesses from operational risks including property damage, liability claims, and business interruption. We assess each company's unique needs to create tailored packages with appropriate coverage levels from multiple insurance carriers.
Life Insurance
Life insurance policies provide financial security for loved ones through death benefit protection. We offer term and permanent coverage options to meet diverse needs, helping Tyler families and business owners create legacy plans or income replacement strategies.
Umbrella Insurance
Umbrella policies provide additional liability protection beyond standard insurance limits. This supplemental coverage helps protect Tyler residents' assets against catastrophic claims or lawsuits exceeding primary policy limits, offering critical financial security for high-risk scenarios.
People
Patrick Elza
Founder
Licensed since 1979 with property/casualty, life, and health insurance credentials. Culver-Stockton College graduate and US Air Force veteran. Holds adjuster licenses in three states and maintains active involvement in local community initiatives.
Carson Kelly
Agent
Joined EasTex in 2011 after completing education at Tyler Junior College. Holds Texas general lines licenses for property/casualty and life insurance. Active community member serving on Hide-A-Way Lake Mens Golf Association board.
Questions
What types of insurance policies do you offer?
We provide auto, home, life, commercial, renters, umbrella, boat, motorcycle, RV, and recreational items insurance for Tyler and East Texas residents.
How do you help clients get the best coverage?
As an independent agency, we compare options across multiple carriers to find coverage matching your specific protection needs and budgetary requirements.
Are you available for emergencies?
Yes, we offer 24/7/365 emergency service with agents available to assist with claim reporting and immediate insurance needs at any time.
How can I get an insurance quote?
Use our website's rating tools for preliminary estimates, or contact our Tyler office directly for personalized quote comparisons from multiple insurers.
Do you support local community initiatives?
We actively support military veterans, first responders, and educators through our annual scholarship program and partnerships with local organizations.
