Watkins Insurance Group

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Patrick Watkins · Austin

About Watkins Insurance Group

Watkins Insurance Group is the largest privately-owned independent insurance agency in Central Texas, founded in 1949 as R.B. Lewis Agency. The agency became Lewis-Watkins-Farmer Agency in 1965, with David Watkins becoming sole owner in 1985 and his son Patrick Watkins taking over as president in 2002. Now with 100+ employees across four Texas locations — Austin, Georgetown, Marble Falls, and Waco — and membership in the elite Assurex Global partnership of independent brokerages, Watkins provides tailored insurance, employee benefits, bond solutions, and risk management for businesses and individuals of all sizes. Also holds a Surplus Lines license for specialty and hard-to-place risks.

20+ years
Independent agency
Multi-carrier
Highly rated 4.5+
50+ reviews

Why FairlyInsured recommends this agency

  • Verified active Texas license with clean standing
  • Independent agency with access to multiple top-rated carriers
  • Highly rated on Google
  • Deep knowledge of Austin and surrounding area insurance needs
  • Personalized service for both personal and commercial clients

Best for

Families
Comparing home and auto coverage options across multiple carriers.
Homeowners
Reviewing wind, hail, deductible exposure, and dwelling coverage.
Small businesses
Local guidance for business insurance programs.
Multi-carrier shoppers
Options — not just one company's quote.
Life planners
Term life, health, and disability income planning.

Service areas

AustinGeorgetownMarble FallsWacoCentral Texas

Coverage & Carriers

Coverage

Auto
Liability, collision, comprehensive, uninsured motorist, roadside
Home
Dwelling, wind and hail, personal property, loss of use
Life
Term, whole life, disability income, final expense
Health
Individual health, ACA marketplace, small group
Business
General liability, commercial property, workers comp, BOP

Carriers

Nationwide
Safeco
Multiple — Assurex Global network

What clients are saying

Highly Rated
★★★★★
Shelby and Amy have been amazing to work with — incredibly patient, clear, and kind throughout the whole process. They always took the time to explain everything in detail.
S
Google reviewer
★★★★★
They shop the best policy for you, whether it's auto, home or life. Great company to work with. I've used them for years.
T
Google reviewer
★★★★★
Brandi provided exceptional knowledge and expertise in our transition from Florida to Austin.
B
Google reviewer

About the agency

Agency type

Independent

Founded

1949

BBB rating

A+

Carriers

Nationwide · Safeco · Multiple — Assurex Global network

Contact & hours

Business hours

Mon–Fri
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat–Sun
Closed
3834 Spicewood Springs Rd, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78759
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License & credentials

NPN
1334739
License type
General Lines
Qualification
Life & Health, Property & Casualty
Issued
Jun 1984
Expires
Jun 2028
Status
Active

Source: Texas Dept. of Insurance