Did you know 130 million Americans do not have dental insurance? Here at AWS Insurance, we believe that accessible dental insurance in Louisiana is very important. We strongly feel that our audience deserves the best dental care around. We would like to share some facts...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We have a lot to be thankful for in the world of cancer research. Treatment for early-stage breast cancer has come a long way. These days it’s more precise and more effective, but the biggest hurdle of a breast...
Our New Partnership With AWS! Here at AWS, we are always growing and finding ways to better serve you, our clients. We are proud to announce our partnership with APS, the #1 rated software for Businesses in 2017. Here are some of the reasons why our...
As you get your children ready to head off to school, there’s one vital “to-do” to add to your list: a review of your insurance coverage. In the spirit of the back to school season, let’s have an insurance coverage pop quiz! Question: Is a parent...
Cyber insurance, which refers to insurance that specifically covers internet-based risks such as identity theft and other hacking, has been an explosively successful industry in the last decade, and is expected to continue growing. But with this comes many new risks, and the shift towards more widespread...
Did you know that the sun and heat can be very damaging to your car? During the height of summer heat, interior air temperatures can exceed 145 degrees, and surface temperatures can reach a stunning 195 degrees. However, it’s not just the dashboard you should...
Considering boat insurance during hurricane season is essential. Owning a boat can mean a lot of lazy days on the water, jetting around, fishing, and having a fun time. Unfortunately, boating isn’t always all fun and games. With hurricane season here, you should also consider...
The Hurricane season started June 1, and runs through November 30; about half the year. This season, the activity is expected to be either normal or above normal, with a certainty of about 75%. Coming up on hurricane season, many residents of Louisiana play it...
A new study is finally shedding some light on how wealth affects the availability of flood insurance both in Louisiana and nationwide. The study poses the question: how can we help lower-income people afford policies? Even though some flood policies are discounted, the discounts are...
Are you idling on the road to buying car insurance? Nobody likes buying car insurance. Car insurance is never really appreciated until you need it. If you follow our tips, you'll enjoy the ride! Be Prepared and Provide the Right Answers In order to obtain an accurate...
Melinda began her insurance career in 1985 with Alexander & Alexander where she received her Property & Casualty and Life & Health license. Since then she has worked at various agencies in the New Orleans area and in California as a senior account manager for Employee Benefit Plans. While in California, she was also the Membership Director for the Burbank Chamber of Commerce. Melinda joined the AWS team in July of 2015.
Graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a B.A. in Insurance Risk Management and is a graduate of Archbishop Rummel High School in New Orleans. He joined AWS in October of 2008 and has been awarded the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Certification (PPACA). Additionally, he is working towards his Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Registered Health Underwriter (RHU), and Registered Employee Benefits Consultant (REBC) designations. He is also a member of the National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU), National Association of Insurance Financial Advisors (NAIFA), and is an active member of the Fore!Kids foundation.
