Big Spring Herald Weekend

Highlighti­ng Howard Co. Business

Insuring the Howard County community Farmer’s Insurance Eric Escamilla Agency

- By AMANDA DUFORAT Managing Editor Amanda Duforat is the Managing Editor at the Big Spring Herald. To contact her, e-mail editor@ bigspringh­erald.com or call 432-263-7331.

A sense of security, a safety net, a reassuranc­e that there is support should the worst case scenario or unexpected hit; many reasons behind the importance of insurance and even more reasons to keep it local. Depending on your needs and preference­s, one’s choice may be different than another, regardless there are options. One local option has been serving the community for eight years – Farmers Insurance Eric Escamilla Agency. However, he’s not just any insurance agent, over the years he has taken it upon himself to invest back into the community in which he is helping to insure.

“I love helping people and insurance is set up to help you in a time of disaster,” Escamilla said.

However, he isn’t waiting on disaster to strike before pulling on his boots and getting to the hardwork of building up his community. When he’s not selling insurance he can be found restocking Food Blessing Boxes, setting up artwork design in the community, picking up trash with Keep Big Spring Beautiful or sowing into those who are in need of a hand up.

“Moving to Big Spring was the biggest opportunit­y of my life, but it didn’t look like it at first … Since day one in Big Spring I have been trying to make this a better place to live. I am able to do that due to my clients purchasing insurance from me, and I would like to say thank you,” Escamilla said. “Big Spring has become home to me, and I will continue to work hard to continue to make it better.”

While owning his own business has not been a smooth path, it has created opportunit­y and allowed for connection­s to be made throughout the community. Anyone looking to start a business, according to Escamilla, needs to know that it will be the most difficult project you will ever have to take on and being mentally prepared is important.

“The best thing I can say to those looking to start a business is to always remember your ‘Why’,” he said.

Escamilla offers insurance for home, auto, life and commercial. In addition to offering different coverage options, those who are needing to find out more or understand the importance and difference in insurance options, may also reach out to Escamilla for support.

For more informatio­n or to visit with Eric Escamilla, stop by 205 W. 15th Street between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, call 432-267-2398, or e-mail eescamilla@farmersage­nt.com. A website has also been set up at https://agents.farmers.com/ tx/big-spring/eric-escamilla or follow on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/eric-escamilla-insurance-agency-6166842016­84281.

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