By Dan Burghardt, Owner of Dan Burghardt Insurance Agency For a quick quote, contact the quote department directly at (504) 441-RATE (7283) or complete the Online Quote Request Form and be contacted ASAP. After forty years of serving Louisiana homeowners, one thing has become clear—insurance never stops evolving. The industry has gone from paper files and rotary phones to...
Most people feel confident when they have auto, home, or boat insurance in place. The assumption is that those policies will handle any situation that comes along. Unfortunately, real life doesn’t always cooperate. One unexpected event, one major lawsuit, or one serious accident can stretch the limits of traditional coverage faster than anyone anticipates. That’s...
Life along the Louisiana coast has always meant living close to water—and living with the risks that come with it. Floods, hurricanes, and heavy winds are part of the landscape, shaping not only how homes are built but how they’re insured. Over the past few years, insurance coverage across the Gulf South has shifted dramatically....
Critical illness insurance is often one of the most misunderstood forms of coverage. It sounds straightforward—protection against major illnesses—but the details can be surprisingly complex. Understanding what’s covered, what’s not, and how the policy functions can make all the difference when a serious diagnosis turns life upside down. The Purpose Behind Critical Illness Coverage The...
Along Louisiana’s Gulf Coast, property ownership carries a special kind of pride—and a special set of risks. From Houma to Grand Isle, homes and businesses along the coast face conditions that change the insurance game entirely. Salt air, shifting water tables, and storm exposure make coastal properties some of the most challenging to insure, and...
In Louisiana, the water is more than scenery — it’s a way of life. From casting lines at dawn on Toledo Bend to steering through the brackish marshes of the Barataria Basin, boating is as much part of the state’s DNA as gumbo and good jazz. The same waterways that inspire recreation and fuel local...
At ADDvantage Insurance in Houma, we spend a lot of time helping families make smart decisions about protection. And while most people think about insurance in terms of homes, cars, or businesses, another area has been growing quickly—coverage for pets. Rising veterinary costs are a reality across the country, and families are beginning to look...
Running a family-owned business often means wearing many hats. Owners are focused on daily operations, balancing budgets, serving customers, and supporting employees—all while competing with larger companies that have more resources. One of the biggest challenges smaller businesses face is providing benefits that attract and retain talent. The good news is that benefit packages are...
Small businesses across Louisiana are facing a common challenge—how to provide employees with meaningful access to healthcare benefits without being crushed by the rising costs of traditional group health insurance. Healthcare Discount Organization (HDO) plans have emerged as a solution that bridges the gap between affordability and practicality. These plans are not insurance but offer...
Employee benefits were once considered optional perks, but in today’s labor market, they have become a standard expectation. The absence of benefits has consequences that extend beyond initial payroll savings, often resulting in long-term costs for businesses. Understanding these impacts highlights why benefits matter more now than ever before. Recruitment Challenges Without Benefits Job seekers...
