Chris Baca | Here to Help

AGENCY MANAGER | TEXAS FARM BUREAU INSURANCE AND SOUTHERN FARM BUREAU LIFE INSURANCE

For the past 12 years, Chris Baca has helped his clients find the best insurance policies to protect their most valuable assets.   During this time, he has spent the last year and a half as agency manager and thoroughly enjoys taking care of people.  Whether you are in need of  home, auto, or life insurance, Chris can help you find the right policy that suits your needs.

photo by: DR. ROBIN ROGERS

Why did you decide to become an insurance agent?  

I am a people person. I have always enjoyed getting to know people, and fortunately, we get to take care of people in the insurance business. This profession has also allowed me to have flexibility in my schedule, which is important to me because I haven’t missed any of my kids’ activities. This career has been a blessing to my family, and I am thankful to have the opportunity to be a part of so many people’s lives. 

Name one thing about your profession that people might not know. 

Most people are underinsured. I have found that across home, auto ,and life insurance, most people could use more than they have. The cost to rebuild a home is considerably more now than it has been in recent years. Automobiles also cost more, and minimum liability limits are not adequate. 

Life insurance is most important! We can find another house, and we can find another vehicle but people are irreplaceable, especially if it is mom or dad. I cannot emphasize enough how important it is to have frequent policy reviews with your agent to bridge any gaps in all of these coverages.

Who has helped you become the person you are today, and how did they inspire you? 

My wife, Christie. She has always encouraged me even when I doubted myself she was faithful to be by my side and pick me up when I couldn’t pick myself up. She has been rock solid since I met her. Honestly, I don’t know where I would be today without her.

Tell us one thing you can’t do without on Thanksgiving Day and explain why.

I grew up out west in New Mexico. We had a family tradition to go quail hunting every Thanksgiving morning. My dad, younger brother, and some of my uncles and cousins would go and hunt until about noon and then come home and enjoy food and family! It has been a few years for me but we plan on going this year!

What do you love most about the Four States area? 

One thing we have noticed here is how friendly the people are. We have met some genuinely nice people here. I also love that there is a lot of different things to do within an hour to two hour drive, including lakes, rivers, casinos, golf courses, etc.

What lessons have you learned from the pandemic? 

Freedom should never be taken for granted. More importantly, life is precious, short, fragile, and we are not guaranteed tomorrow. So enjoy life, love fiercely, and be kind!

How would you like for others to remember you? 

I hope that their life was better for knowing me. I want to have a positive impact on people’s lives and to leave things better than I found them. Human nature is to always look at one’s own best interest but the world would be a better place if we used the golden rule to “treat others like we would like to be treated.” This is ultimately found in Christ.