It is an unfortunate truth that many scammers and swindlers attempt to take advantage of disaster victims with disaster scams. New Orleans homeowners are no strangers to scams of this kind. Hurricane Katrina saw one of the worst waves of disaster fraud that the US...
Hurricane Help Advice and explanation on three levels of protection. Car Care Before the storm: • Prepare to leave town. While no one wants to accept the possibility of needing to evacuate, it’s still important to be prepared. Before the first storm is forecast, here are some tips to...
With hurricane season upon us, it is of the utmost importance to understand the in's and out's of your insurance policy. Home is not only where the heart is, but most likely where the money is too. Knowing what you’re protected from and what you’re...
Hurricane season is always a touchy subject, but insuring yourself against them is a must. Homeowners insurance can help keep you and your loved ones on your feet in the event a storm hits your area. When it comes to protecting yourself from hurricanes, you...
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.
