Karis Wade | Insurance Broker

I help individuals, families, and business owners find coverage that fits, from home and auto to commercial, ranch, and RVs. I'm also our Marketing and Event Manager, which suits me, getting to know people and explaining their options in plain language is the part I enjoy most.!

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Personal and commercial coverage under one roof.

Home, auto, commercial, farm & ranch, plus boats, RVs, and outdoor toys.

Focused on educating clients, not just selling policies.

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How I Work With You

1. I start with a real conversation

I begin by getting to know you, your family or your business, what you own, and what you'd want protected if something went wrong. No rush, no script.

2. I shop top-rated carriers

Because Bird Dog is an independent agency, I'm not tied to one company. I compare multiple top-rated carriers to find coverage that fits what you need and what you can spend.

3. I explain your options in plain language

I walk you through what each option covers and what it doesn't, so you understand the policy before you sign it. The goal is an informed decision, not a fast one.

4. I stay in your corner

From the first conversation to long after your policy is in place, I'm the person you call, whether it's a claim, a renewal, or a change in your life or business that means your coverage should change too.

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A Little About Me

I wear two hats at Bird Dog. As an insurance broker, I help individuals, families, and business owners find coverage built around their lives and their work. As our Marketing and Event Manager, I'm the one strengthening ties around Tyler and East Texas, coordinating local events, and making sure every client gets a personal experience from the first phone call to long after the policy is in place.

On the insurance side, I work across both personal and commercial lines. My focus is home, auto, and commercial coverage, and I also help clients insure the things that make life out here fun: RVs, boats, ATVs, motorcycles, and the rest of the outdoor toys. For farm and ranch owners, I build coverage around the whole operation: the property, the equipment, the livestock, and the day-to-day work that keeps it running.

What I care about most is the relationship and the explanation. I'd rather take the time to walk you through your options so you understand what you're buying and why than hand you a policy and move on. That way you can make an informed decision about protecting what matters most, and you've got someone who knows your situation when you need to call.

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What Can I Help You Cover

Home and auto.

The everyday coverage most families start with. I help you sort out the right limits, deductibles, and discounts on your house and your vehicles, and when bundling the two makes sense, I'll tell you straight.

Farm and ranch.

I work closely with farm and ranch owners to cover the whole place, the dwelling, the outbuildings, the equipment, the livestock, and the liability that comes with running land. Out here, that's coverage a lot of families need and a generic policy gets wrong.

Commercial.

For business owners, I work across commercial coverage, from general liability and property to the pieces a specific operation needs. If you run a business in East Texas, I can help you protect it through top-rated carriers.

Boats, RVs, and outdoor toys.

East Texas is lake country and open road, so I also insure the fun, boats on Lake Palestine and Lake Tyler, RVs, ATVs, motorcycles, and the other toys that don't belong on a standard auto or home policy. If it's something you ride, tow, or take to the water, ask me about it.

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Rooted in the Tyler Community

I'm not just the person who writes your policy, I'm out in the community building the relationships behind it. As Bird Dog's Marketing and Event Manager, I coordinate local events and strengthen the connections that make a downtown Tyler agency more than an office, the kind of place where people know your name. Because I'm local and in it for the long relationship, I treat your policy as something to revisit as your life changes, not a one-time sale. Paired with an independent agency that shops multiple top-rated carriers, you get both a real person who knows you and real options to choose from.

Where I Can Help

I work with clients across Tyler and East Texas, including Whitehouse, Lindale, Bullard, Flint, Longview, Van, Mineola, and Jacksonville. Bird Dog is licensed statewide in Texas and also writes in Arkansas and Oklahoma, so whether you're insuring a home in town, a ranch outside it, or a boat on the lake, I can usually help.

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Not sure if what you need is something I cover? Reach out, and if it's not my area, I'll point you to the right person on the team.

Questions About Working With Me

What kinds of insurance do I handle?

I work across personal and commercial lines. My main areas are home, auto, and commercial coverage, plus farm and ranch, and recreational vehicles like RVs, boats, ATVs, and motorcycles. If you've got a mix of things to insure, I can often handle all of it.

Can I insure your boat, RV, or ATV?

Yes, that's one of my specialties. Boats, RVs, ATVs, motorcycles, and other outdoor toys usually don't belong on a standard home or auto policy, and I help East Texas families cover them the right way.

Do I work with farm and ranch owners?

I do. I build coverage for the whole operation, the property, outbuildings, equipment, livestock, and the liability that comes with it, which matters a lot for the acreage around Tyler and East Texas.

Can I help with both your home and your business?

Yes. Because I work in both personal and commercial insurance, I can help you with your home, your vehicles, and your business through one person who knows your full picture.

Do I only work in Tyler?

No, I work with clients across Tyler and East Texas, and Bird Dog is licensed statewide in Texas plus Arkansas and Oklahoma. Whether you're in town or out on acreage, I can usually help.