December 4, 2025
jdowdinsHow Home Renovations Can Shake Up Your Insurance
If you’ve lived in the Central Texas Hill Country for any amount of time, you’ve probably caught the renovation bug at least once. Maybe you’re adding a guest suite for when the in-laws visit (or stay too long…), finally putting in that dream pool to beat the summer heat, or upgrading your roof after yet […]
December 2, 2025
jdowdinsLighting Up the Holidays Safely: What Homeowners Should Know
There’s nothing quite like the glow of holiday lights reflecting off a Hill Country sunset. Whether you live in Georgetown, Round Rock, Cedar Park, New Braunfels, San Marcos, or anywhere in between, decorating your home is one of the most joyful traditions of the season. From twinkling rooflines to sparkling trees, holiday décor helps turn […]
November 25, 2025
jdowdinsThankful for Your People? Here’s Why Life Insurance Belongs on Your Thanksgiving Table
Here in Central Texas and the Hill Country, Thanksgiving isn’t just about the turkey, football, or that one relative who insists on bringing experimental side dishes. It’s really about gathering with the people who matter most — the folks who fill your home, your heart, and sometimes your couch for the entire long weekend. This […]
November 21, 2025
jdowdinsInsurance for Delivery Drivers in Central Texas: What You Need to Know Before Hitting the Road
By Dowd Insurance Agency — proudly serving delivery drivers in Georgetown, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Austin, San Marcos, New Braunfels & San Antonio. Delivery drivers keep Central Texas moving. Whether you’re delivering tacos in Austin, groceries in Cedar Park, pharmacy orders in Round Rock, or packages across San Antonio and New Braunfels, one thing’s constant: […]
November 18, 2025
jdowdinsStay Calm, Stay Covered: Road Rage Tips for Central Texas Drivers
Hey Central Texas drivers — whether you’re navigating I-35 through Round Rock, cruising 281 near New Braunfels, or commuting across Cedar Park to Austin — here’s a friendly but important reminder: your drive doesn’t just affect your destination. It affects your safety and your auto insurance. At Dowd Insurance Agency, we know traffic can test […]
November 13, 2025
jdowdinsErgonomics & Best Practices for Remote Workers: Keeping Your Central Texas Team Healthy, Happy, and Covered
If your Central Texas business has employees who work remotely — even just part-time — you’re probably juggling a few hidden risks. Sure, the commute’s gone, but the posture problems, eye strain, and long hours at the dining room table? Still here. And when discomfort turns into injury or fatigue, it can affect productivity and […]
November 10, 2025
jdowdinsProtecting Your Hill Country Home from Wildfire Risk — and Insurance Sticker Shock
Living in the Texas Hill Country means wide-open views, winding roads, and the kind of sunsets that make you stop mid-sentence. But it also means you’re surrounded by cedar, oak, and limestone terrain that can turn from scenic to risky when wildfire season hits. At Dowd Insurance Agency, we know that being in or near […]
November 6, 2025
jdowdinsShorter Days, Darker Drives: Staying Safe on Central Texas Roads This Fall
Daylight saving time officially ended this past weekend, and if your evening commute suddenly feels a little darker (and longer), you’re not imagining it. With the sun setting earlier, Central Texas drivers are now facing reduced visibility, more glare during rush hour, and an increased risk of evening accidents. Whether you’re heading home from work […]
November 4, 2025
jdowdinsDon’t Snooze and Cruise: Why Sleep Matters for Safe Driving in Central Texas
We all know the dangers of texting and driving—but what about tired driving? Every year, thousands of preventable accidents are caused by drowsy drivers who thought they could power through. That’s why the National Sleep Foundation’s Drowsy Driving Prevention Week (November 2–8, 2025) is here to remind us all of one simple truth: sometimes, the […]
October 30, 2025
jdowdinsHow Businesses Can Avoid Premium Surprises on Commercial Auto Coverage
Here in Central Texas, your business vehicle isn’t just a way to get from A to B—it’s part of your livelihood. Whether it’s a service truck navigating the winding Hill Country roads, a delivery van in Austin-adjacent territory, or a commercial pickup hauling equipment across Kerr County, your fleet (even if it’s just one vehicle) […]