About East Texas Insurance Agency
Serving East Texas families and businesses with dedicated insurance expertise since 1974.
Our Story
East Texas Insurance Agency has been serving motor carriers across Texas since 1974. Founded in Colmesneil, Texas, our family-owned agency was built on a simple idea: trucking companies deserve an insurance partner who understands their industry from the ground up.
For over 50 years, we have grown from a commercial trucking insurance specialist into a full-service independent agency serving both families and businesses across East Texas. That depth of experience means we know which markets write the best rates for your operation, which endorsements you actually need, and how to structure a policy that keeps you compliant with FMCSA and TxDMV requirements.
From owner-operators and fleet managers running one truck to dozens of rigs, we treat every client like a neighbor — because in East Texas, that is exactly what you are.
Why Specialization Matters
How an independent insurance agency saves you money
As an independent agency, we are not tied to a single insurance company. We shop every major commercial trucking insurer in Texas to find the coverage combination and rate that fits your operation. That means you get competitive pricing without sacrificing the endorsements and limits your authority requires.
Unlike generalist agencies, we bring decades of hands-on experience to every policy — whether it is a commercial trucking fleet or a family auto and homeowners package. That difference shows up in faster certificates of insurance, smoother claims handling, and policies built around the way you actually live and work. Explore our full range of coverage options to see what we can do for you.
Market Access
We represent every major OTR and LTL insurer in Texas, giving you access to rates and programs a captive agent simply cannot offer.
Same-Day Certificates
Need a certificate of insurance before your truck can roll? We issue COIs the same day so paperwork never slows you down.
Full-Service Coverage
From commercial trucking and inland marine to auto, home, and recreational coverage — we handle all your insurance needs under one roof.
Meet the Team
Tiffany Bell
Agent
Jimmy Crews
Agent
Amy Bell
CSR
Sierra Neal
CSR
Katie Scalise
Marketing Specialist
Rooted in East Texas
Before we were an insurance agency, we were a family on a piece of East Texas land. Fishing, swimming, watching the seasons change on the same lake our kids grew up on. That's the life we protect — because it's the life we live.
Giving Back to Our Community
We believe in supporting the next generation of East Texans. Each year, East Texas Insurance Agency offers a student grant to graduating high school seniors in our service area — whether they're heading to college, entering the workforce, or simply getting started on their own.
It's not just for college-bound students. If you're a graduating senior ready to take the next step in life, we'd love to hear from you.
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