Property and Casualty insurance agent serving The State of Texas.
Tom Sorrels Insurance of Tyler, Texas specializes in automobile liability, collision, fire, theft, uninsured motorists coverages, and comprehensive protection for the car, motorcycle, boat, and mobile home owners of Texas. Homeowners insurance, small business - retail shops, chiropractors, barbers, beauty salons, veterinarians, vacant property.
Keywords: insurance, commercial truck insurance, motorcycle insurance, home insurance, fire insurance, auto insurance, vacant house,
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Agency was started in 1984 and has become a member of a larger group, REV Insurance, in 2012 with its headquarters in Frisco, Tx.
What is your primary product or service?
insurance - we specialize in automobile insurance, however, we have some very competitive homeowner insurance rates. We also have competitive rates for small business needs - retail shops, barbers, beauty salons, veterinarians, lawyers, locksmith services, chiropractors, private offices and artisan contractors. If we can't save you money on your motorcycle insurance, we'll buy you lunch!
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Certified Professional Insurance Agent (CPIA) designation, Accredited Advisor in Insurance (AAI) designation, Life Undewriter Training Council Fellow (LUTCF) designation.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Small enough to give personal service, large enough to have competitive companies.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have several locations across the State of Texas and are corporate is licensed in 48 States.
Provide detailed directions to your location
We are located on the corner of Vine Avenue and Second Street in Tyler Texas. Bruno's Pizza (the ORIGINAL location) is cati-corner from us and Dragon's Breath/Firing Line Tattoo is directly across the street.
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept cash, check, money orders, and most major credit cards (MasterCard, VISA, Discover and American Express.)
Which areas do you service?
We service the entire area of Texas. Since coastal exposures require additional expertise, we have associates within the Texas PIA (Professional Insurance Agents) that we can refer you to for any type of coastal exposures for PROPERTY.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
REV Insurance is our corporate name now doing business as Tom Sorrels Insurance. Leslie Sorrels Russell is in charge of local day to day operations. On occassions..you might even catch Tom there when he is not off on a trip or Santa gig somewhere.
What are your hours of operation?
Monday thru Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Open later by appointment. Closed 12-1:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Closed on Saturday and Sunday. Closed on most major holidays and Friday after Thanksgiving Day.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
That they value our service and expert advice. If we can save them some money while providing top-notch protection....well, that's an added value!
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"The difficult is taken care of immediately, the impossible takes only a little longer"