Why Choose Us

Insurance One Agency, The Woodlands, is operated by Gary Benson and Paula Burns. With a passion for helping their clients and protecting what’s important to them, they each have 30+ years of experience and a distinguished reputation among the carriers they represent and the industries in which they work. Our team is growing and diversifying our product portfolio as the needs of our expanding customer base continues evolving. In order to provide the finest care to our customers, we focus on specific markets that we can best excel in. This partnership allows us to build long-standing relationships with our valued customers.

Our office is one of approximately 19 Insurance One offices and with the strength of these combined resources, we are one of the largest and most diversified insurance agencies in Texas. Our combined premium volume exceeds $80 million and this volume of business allows us to have relationships with some of the premier insurance companies available while providing services directed towards the needs of our clientele.

Our Aproach

Assess your organization, assets and business processes
Evaluate your current insurance coverage and limits
Recommend an insurance package after an extensive review and marketing your needs to our many insurers
Partner with you to manage risk and make sure our insurance packages evolve and keep pace with the growth and changes in your nonprofit, church or business

Trusted Choice

Dependability is key to trust in any relationship and a core value for us
Responsiveness to your needs
Integrity is a cornerstone in developing valuable and long term relationships
Personal Attention is what you need, deserve and can expect from us
Experienced Customer Support Team is in place and a key to our focus on having the capacity to deliver our best for you

The Insurance One Woodlands Team

Gary Benson, Agent

Gary began his insurance career in 1983 so his many years of experience serves as a great asset for his customers. Teaming with Insurance One Agency in 2003, he has helped developed Insurance One’s center for church and non-profit organizations into one of the largest independent insurance agencies serving that clientele. No matter the size of the account, Gary still believes in personal service and takes great pride in the commitment he makes to his customers. Gary and his wife Sharon have three daughters and nine precious grandchildren.

Paula Burns, CIC, CRM, Agent

Paula Burns specializes in insuring larger churches and non-profit organizations and has been in the insurance industry since 1984. She has earned the designations of Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) and Certified Risk Manager (CRM). Her career began in property and casualty claims laying a foundation for Paula to be an advocate for clients when they need her the most, during a claim or crisis. Paula is a faculty member of The National Alliance and teaches classes to other insurance professionals, risk managers, and church leadership regarding risk management. She and her husband Gary have two children and one grandchild that is the light of their lives!

Tara Coleman, Sr Account Manager

Tara’s commercial insurance career began in 2000 as an assistant account manager issuing policies and managing claims. Tara was soon promoted and as an Account Manager, she has handled a variety of commercial accounts including church and non-profit organizations. Tara is originally from Virginia, married, and active in her son’s sports leagues.

Lindsey Lyons, Account Manager

Lindsey began her insurance career in 2011 as an assistant account manager. She was promoted to Account Manager in 2013 and is primarily involved in servicing churches and nonprofits and also serves as the marketing director for the agency. She and her family enjoy traveling and documenting their travels on their family blog.