Brown Insurance Agency

04/09/2026

We will be open 12-6pm Friday April 10th

03/15/2026

Take this time to secure items in your yard that may become projectiles and review tornado safety plans!

⛈️ Severe Weather Update: The Severe Weather risk for Monday is increasing across a portion of the state. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a rare level 4/5 (Moderate Risk) for severe weather for most of Central North Carolina into Southern Virginia due to the increasing risk of damaging winds and tornadoes. Most of the rest of Central and Eastern NC is under a level 3/5 risk, and the rest of the state is under a level 2/5 and 1/5 risk.

-👀WHAT: A very strong cold front, accompanied by very high upper-level winds (wind shear), will move through the state on Monday. As these ingredients come together, the risk of strong to severe storms will develop. There remains some uncertainty about how much CAPE (Convective Available Potential Energy) there will be on Monday. More sunshine on Monday morning into Monday afternoon would increase the risk of discrete thunderstorms, thereby increasing tornado risk. The risk of this appears to be increasing.

THREATS: The main threat is damaging straight-line winds from a line of storms that'll move west to east late Monday morning into the afternoon and evening. However, the tornado threat is there, especially in the level 3/5 and 4/5 risk. We will have to watch for discrete cells across Central and Eastern NC late morning into the afternoon for tornado risk.

😎 The Bottom Line: There is an Enhanced and Moderate (Level 3 of 5 and 4/5) risk for severe storms across Central and Eastern North Carolina this Monday as a potent cold front moves through. The primary threat will be damaging straight-line winds, though large hail and tornadoes are also possible. There is no reason to panic, but today would be a good idea to make sure your severe weather plans are in place. Watch out for scary hype going around. I’ll keep you updated, as I have for nearly a decade, with down-to-earth forecasts.
-Ethan

02/01/2026

We will be closed Monday - 2/2

Stay safe & warm!

01/30/2026

WINTER WEATHER UPDATE- COUNTY CLOSURES
Out of an abundance of caution, the County is preparing to activate emergency response measures, including staffing the Emergency Operations Center and opening an emergency shelter. These steps are intended to reduce unnecessary travel and help keep our residents safe.

Closures: All Onslow County facilities will be closed Saturday, January 31 and Sunday, February 1, 2026. Residents are encouraged to visit our page and website(link in the comments) for the most up-to-date information. Please share & follow only official sources of information.

Shelter Information: A shelter is opening at Jacksonville Commons Middles School located at 315 Commons Dr S, in Jacksonville. It will open 10AM on Saturday, January 31, 2026, This shelter is pet friendly and Onslow County Animal Services will assist pet owners with their needs. Citizens using the shelter are encouraged to bring a supply of prescriptions, toiletries, any special dietary needs, pet food.

Shelter Transportation: Onslow United Transit (OUTS) will offer limited transportation services to the shelter from three pick up locations in the County at 9 AM Saturday:
•Sneads Ferry Library
•Hubert Volunteer Fire Department
•Richlands Public Library

Citizen Phone Bank: The Citizen Phone Bank is available to answer questions at 910-989-5027 starting 9AM Saturday, January 31, 2026.

01/30/2026

FYI - please stay safe and check your email for more information if one of our clients!

01/29/2026

12/31/2025

New Year's Office Hours:
12/31 Closing at 430PM
1/1 9AM to 2PM

07/28/2025

We are having email issues today (7/28) please call the office for assistance!

910-238-2193

07/02/2025

Most people think their home, auto, or business policy has them fully covered… until life throws a BIG unexpected event their way.

That’s where an umbrella policy comes in. ☂️
It adds an extra layer of protection over your existing policies—so when the claim goes beyond your standard coverage, you’re not left paying out of pocket.

Think:
🚗 A serious car accident
🏠 A lawsuit from an injury on your property
📉 A liability claim tied to your business

These things happen every day—and the costs can go well beyond your policy limits.

The best part? Umbrella coverage is often very affordable, especially compared to what it protects:
✅ Your home
✅ Your savings
✅ Your future income
✅ Your peace of mind

If you’ve built something worth protecting, this is one of the smartest moves you can make.

Want to find out if you’re covered the way you think you are? Let’s chat—we’re here to help make sure you and your family have the protection you deserve!

06/30/2025

We have had a busy spring/early summer!

Our office will be closed July 3 and July 4 to spend time with our families. Thank you!

06/25/2025

Understanding risk isn’t just for insurance people — it’s for anyone who wants to stay in business. Hear me out👂

Risk shows up in ways you don’t always expect — and it can cost your business thousands … even millions.

As business owners, we spend so much time focused on growth that we often overlook what could derail it. But identifying and managing risk isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s part of being resilient.

And that’s where we come in.

Here are a few real-world examples we've seen:

🔹 You didn’t realize your lease makes you financially responsible for water damage caused by your neighbor… and you don’t have the right coverage.
🔹 A client’s email gets hacked — and you almost wire $50,000 to a fake vendor.
🔹 You’re sued unexpectedly, and now your business and personal assets are on the line.
🔹 A small pipe bursts and shuts down your business for 2 months. The bills don’t stop just because the doors are closed.

These things don’t just happen to “big” businesses — they happen every day to people like us.

As your insurance partner, our job isn’t just selling policies. It’s helping you spot the risks you might not even know are there — and putting a plan in place to protect what you’ve worked so hard to build.

What’s one risk in your business you’ve been avoiding? Let’s talk about it — before it becomes a problem. Call us today!