SageSure: More Capacity in Houston–Occidental Is Reopening
May 20, 2025
Write More in Houston with Auros, Occidental, and SURE
We’re excited to announce more availability for our most competitive homeowners programs in the Houston Metro Area.Effective May 23, 2025, the Occidental HO3 will be available to new business under normal roof guidelines in Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, and Harris counties.Already in effect, Auros HO3/HO5 and SURE DP3 have expanded maximum roof age eligibility in those same counties. Since April 25, Auros HO3/HO5 and SURE DP3 have been available for new business in select Houston Metro Area counties for homes with roofs five years or newer. Now we’re saying yes to even more risks with expanded roof age eligibility.Take a look at this chart for details on your expanded options.
PROGRAM
BRAZORIA, FORT BEND, GALVESTON, AND HARRIS COUNTIES ELIGIBILITY
ALL OTHER ELIGIBILE COUNTIES
AurosHO3/HO5
Maximum Roof Ages
Permanent: Unlimited
Architectural Shingles: 25 years
Composite/Asphalt Shingles: 15 years
OccidentalHO3
Maximum Roof Ages
Permanent: Unlimited
Architectural Shingles: 25 years
Composite/Asphalt Shingles: 15 years
SUREDP3
Maximum Roof Ages
Permanent: 25 years
Architectural Shingles: 15 years
Asphalt/Composite Shingles: 10 years
Maximum Roof Ages
Permanent: Unlimited
Architectural Shingles: 25 years
Asphalt/Composite Shingles: 15 years
Log in to Agent Portal and visit the Resources section to review the Product Highlights and Underwriting Overviews for a refresher on how to win with these highly rated programs.We appreciate your partnership and hope these changes allow you to protect more homeowners in Texas. Please contact your account manager with any questions.
Diane McMayon
Senior Territory Sales Manager
(713) 823-8605
This material is intended for informational purposes only for licensed insurance professionals only and not for consumers. Insurance coverage, terms, and conditions may vary, and eligibility for coverage is subject to underwriting approval. All policy terms and conditions apply. Not all applicants will qualify. Rates and premiums are based on individual circumstances and may change over time. All rights are reserved to modify terms or pricing. Current coverages, deductibles, availability, and eligibility will be visible when quoting in the SageSure Agent Portal and may differ from what is stated herein.

