Texas Bankers Insurance Agency (TBIA) is proud to be the leader of insurance products for Texas banks. For over 25 years, TBIA has had the privilege of insuring over 250 financial institutions ranging from the smallest bank in the United States to one of the largest state banks with assets of over $11.5 billion. We have the ability to provide coverage for most every exposure your bank may face. TBIA also has the experience and expertise to guide you through the insurance maze. Our staff has over 100 years of combined insurance experience and is proud of our excellent customer service. We pledge to educate you about insurance coverage and claims through our newsletters, webinars and website information.

To provide you with the best products and services, TBIA now represents over seven A-rated insurance companies. These are names you know and trust — Chubb, CNA, Everest, One Beacon, Hartford, Travelers, Chartis and Finsecure. With a multitude of coverage and carrier options, we select the best coverage for your bank while keeping your costs down. We also help distressed banks. So whether it's just a few ratios out of line or a MOU, we have options.

For more than 23 years, Brien O'Connor has been with TBA acting as an insurance agent for banks throughout the state. In this highly competitive world, it's vital to a bank's overall risk management program to have a professional who understands banking and the complexities of insuring financial institutions. Brien is a Certified Insurance Counselor, earning the designation in 1984. With more than 30 years of insurance experience, Brien brings a wealth of knowledge to your bank. You may reach him at 800-318-4142 or by email at .

Latresa Powell is a Certified Insurance Counselor and a Certified Risk Manager with over 35 years of insurance experience. She is a graduate of Concordia University where she earned a degree in Business Management. Latresa came to TBIA in 1998 with a background in commercial underwriting and risk management. You may reach her at 800-318-4142 or by email at .

Pat Fleming, a Certified Insurance Counselor, Certified Risk Manager and Certified Insurance Service Representative, has more than 35 years of insurance experience. Before joining TBIA in 2005, Pat spent the previous 25 years in commercial underwriting and rating. She has worked for several large commercial insurance agencies in the Lufkin, Lake Charles, Austin and Houston areas. Currently, Pat handles Financial Institution Bonds and Director's & Officer's Liability for banks with assets under $200,000,000. You may reach Pat at or 800-318-4142.

Yolanda Conant, an Accredited Customer Service Representative, has 20 years of insurance industry experience. Before joining TBIA in 2010, Yolanda worked for Time Insurance Agency and Frost Insurance Agency. She will be handling the agency's Property & Casualty clients. You may reach Yolanda at or 800-318-4142.