In this episode of I Hope This Helps, we sit down with Tom Birks — an Allstate Insurance Agency Owner with offices in Bloomfield, NJ and the Poconos (PA) — to break down the side of insurance most people never think about until it’s too late: coverage, liability, and protecting what you’ve worked for.
Tom shares his journey from serving in the U.S. Air Force during the first Gulf War to working on Wall Street, building a career in financial services, and eventually becoming an Allstate agency owner in 2017.
Today, his agency serves clients across New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland, and he’s on a mission to help people understand that insurance isn’t about the cheapest payment — it’s about the right protection. We talk about why “full coverage” is often misunderstood, why liability coverage is the most important part of an auto policy, how an accident can put your income, home, and assets at risk, and why an umbrella policy might be one of the smartest moves you can make.
Tom also explains why so many homeowners are underinsured after inflation and rising rebuild costs, and how to think like a pro using the “wise use of premium” approach — putting your money where it matters most. If you’ve ever shopped insurance online just to find the lowest price, this episode will change the way you look at auto, home, life, and umbrella coverage — especially if you own a home, have a family, run a business, or are building wealth.
If this episode raised questions about your own insurance coverage or made you realize it’s time for a review, you can reach out directly to Tom Birks at Allstate Insurance.
📞 973-420-2427
📧 tombirks@allstate.com
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