McIlroy Insurance Group

10/17/2026

I'm speaking at the GEMCC Luncheon. Ya'll should come join me for networking and fun.

Thank you McIlroy Insurance Group for being our November Luncheon Presenting Sponsor! Chris and team, we are excited to hear from you.

Not yet registered?
https://business.gemcchamber.com/events/details/veterans-appreciation-monthly-chamber-luncheon-20216

10/14/2026

I'm speaking at the next GEMCC breakfast!!

*EVENT IS NOW FULL*

The Great 88 Breakfast is ONE WEEK away! Thank you to ServiceMaster DSI - Houston for being our Presenting Sponsor and to our Spotlight Sponsor, McIlroy Insurance Group!

The event is now full, and we will not be able to accept unregistered guests at the door. However, you can still join the waitlist here: https://business.gemcchamber.com/events/details/event-is-full-the-great-88-business-networking-breakfast-10-21-2026-20227

08/18/2026

Networking + AI cybersecurity lunch & learn. I've already registered. Ya'll should come too!

07/15/2026

We had a great time at our Local Link Up networking event at Final Gravity Brewpub!!!

07/12/2026

I've RSVPd. Tuesday, July 28th. Doors open at 530pm.

Introducing the Capital-E Skyline Mixer!

Join us for an exclusive evening of networking at the prestigious Petroleum Club of Houston, where Houston's professionals, business leaders, and entrepreneurs come together to build meaningful connections.

✨ Expand your network.
🤝 Build valuable relationships.
🥂 Enjoy light hors d'oeuvres, a complimentary drink, and breathtaking skyline views.

🎟️ Space is limited, and this event is expected to sell out.
Secure your ticket today and be part of an evening where one conversation could lead to your next opportunity.
Register here: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/skylinemixer

07/04/2026

06/27/2026

Houston business owners, if you've been thinking about offering health insurance but haven't pulled the trigger yet:

What's the one thing that's been holding you up?

In our experience, it's usually one of these:
'I don't know if I can afford it.'
'I don't know where to start.'
'I don't know if my employees would even use it.'

All fair questions. All concerns we can address… in about 30 minutes.

Drop yours in the comments. No pitch, no pressure. Just real answers.

06/24/2026

For the HR managers out there:

If any of this sounds familiar, your broker is making you do their job:

• Still using paper enrollment forms and scanning them.
• Manually entering new hire data into each carrier portal separately.
• Tracking enrollment in a spreadsheet.
• Calling your broker for basic adds, drops, and deduction questions.
• No integration between enrollment and payroll.

This costs HR managers roughly 20 hours per enrollment cycle. Time that should belong to you.

The portal is free. The Section 125 documentation is free. COBRA admin is free for groups with 20 or more enrolled. That's the baseline for what a full-service broker provides.

06/23/2026

Think about health insurance like choosing a restaurant.

Fast food, casual dining, and a high-end steakhouse all serve food. Very different product. Very different experience. Very different price.

A cheap premium with a $9,200 out-of-pocket maximum isn't a deal. It's a plan that employees are afraid to use because one diagnosis turns into a financial emergency.

The question isn't 'is this cheap?' The question is, 'Is this a good value for what this group is paying?'

Sometimes paying $25 more per month knocks your deductible down by $1,000. For an employee who gets hurt or sick, that $1,000 is the difference between a manageable bill and a crisis.

That's what value means.

Learn what a good deal looks like. Link in comments.