Commercial Property & Casualty
Fast, Friendly Service Through the Best Surplus Markets in Commercial Insurance
Our Underwriters average over 20 years experience. All of our markets are A rated. Let us put those assets to work for you today!
Tejas American General Agency writes a very broad range of commercial lines insurance coverages such as general liability, property, liquor liability, ocean and inland marine. With select binding authority and superior service in many of our markets, we are your P&C resource in Texas and the contiguous states. Whether it is a small business or large corporation, we have comprehensive insurance products at competitive prices to meet your insureds’ needs.

Coverages Offered
General Liability |
Liquor Liability |
Ocean Marine |
Property |
Inland Marine |
Special Events |
Classes
Apartments |
Athletic Facilities |
Bars/Taverns |
Builders Risk |
Bed & Breakfast |
Convenience Stores |
Car Washes |
Contractors |
Day Cares |
Exterminators |
Hotels/Motels |
Lessors Risk Only |
Liquor Liability |
Light Manufacturing |
Machine Shops |
OCP |
Oil & Gas Contractors |
Private Schools |
Power Washers |
Remodeling Contractors |
Restaurants |
Strip Centers |
Vacant Buildings |
For more details contact one of our commercial underwriters and experience the TAGA Difference, today!
Online Indication
General Liability
Online Premium Indication for General Liability
This module provides an indication for up to nine of our top GL markets, with lowest, highest and average pricing. Once rated, you can submit to our office for a quote. This module is currently available. To gain access, please contact Rob at rob@taga1.com or 512-531-1744.
Markets
Company | Rating | Size | States Available |
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Acceptance Insurance Co. | A- | X | TX |
AIG | bbb | ||
Crum & Forester | A | XII | TX |
Devon Park | AR, CO, KS, LA, NM, OK, TX | ||
Evanston Insurance Co | A | XIV | TX |
Great American | A | XIII | |
Hallmark Specialty | A- | VIII | AR, LA, NM, OK, TX |
HIIG Specialty | |||
Kinsale | AR, CO, KS, LA, NM, OK, TX | ||
Markel | A | XV | |
MUSIC | A | XV | AR, KS, LA, NM, OK, TX |
Seneca | A | VIII | |
Scottsdale | A+ | XV | |
United States Liability Ins. | A++ | IX | AR, CO, KS, LA, NM, OK, TX |
Verus | AR, CO, KS, LA, NM, OK, TX |
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Richard Salley
Premium Finance / Claims / Commercial Lines ManagerBiographical Info
Richard combined his experience with four insurance associates to form Tejas American. Until recently he was a Commercial Lines Underwriter. Now Richard is currently managing the TAGA Premium Finance Company. He is also responsible for handling claims at TAGA.
Richard worked with a managing general agency starting in 1992 as Personal Lines Manager. During his two-year venture, he set the stage and put the agency on the map as one of the premier farm and ranch insurance writers in the state of Texas.
In March 1994, Richard was promoted to Underwriting Manager for all lines. Under his leadership, Austin Surplus Lines continued to grow and experience its greatest year ever in 1996. Richard held this position until March of 1997.
Richard’s responsibilities included underwriting results and production commitments for all lines. He worked closely with the Administrative Manager and individual department managers under his direction to provide extraordinary service for customers while producing a profit for his companies and the agency.
Prior to the agency field, Richard spent seven years in the oil and gas industry in the position of Insurance and Contracts Manager. He held this position for five years at Bearden Drilling Company and for two years at Burns Drilling Company. Preceding his work in the oil industry, Richard spent six years with Crum and Forster Insurance Company. While at C & F, he held positions that included marketing responsibilities and supervision of one of the largest farm and ranch insurance departments in the state of Texas.
Richard received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Texas Tech University. Since college, he has completed course work in Insurance Principles, CPCU and holds his CIC designation.
Richard is married to Julie and has 2 daughters, Casey and Randi.