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As a community-focused provider of Galveston homeowner’s insurance, life insurance, auto insurance, and other needs for Galveston residents and businesses, Rochkind Insurance focuses on the personal needs of our neighbors in the place we all call home. But, our commitment to you and to Galveston Island doesn’t end with our personal insurance and commercial insurance […]

You’ve seen it in the news, and possibly felt it in your wallet: insurance rates including home and property insurance, auto insurance, and medical premiums have been on the rise. Increased property values after the hot housing market of the past several years, a jump in new-car prices and auto manufacturing costs, and general inflation

Hurricane Ike, a devastating storm that struck the Gulf Coast in 2008, had a profound impact on the insurance industry and prompted significant changes in how insurance is structured and managed in coastal areas. The aftermath of Hurricane Ike exposed vulnerabilities and shortcomings in the existing insurance landscape, leading to reforms and innovations aimed at

At Rochkind Insurance we want to support you and your insurance needs. Here are some tips on how to optimize your relationship with any insurance provider. These tips will help to ensure that you receive the best coverage, service, and value for your premiums. Here are several key strategies to enhance your interactions with your

A Single Premium Immediate Annuity (SPIA) is a financial product that offers a straightforward and convenient way to convert a lump sum of money into a guaranteed income stream. With a SPIA, an individual pays a single premium to an insurance company in exchange for regular income payments that begin immediately. This type of annuity