Texas Widow Working Two Jobs Says Former Insurance Agent Took $9K in Premium Payments

A Texas widow says she was left uninsured and financially devastated after sending nearly $9,000 in insurance payments to a former agent who allegedly continued collecting premiums despite no longer being licensed. The woman, Amy McClure of Friendswood, believed she was fully insured—until her son was pulled over in early 2025 and they discovered their policies had been cancelled.

McClure, who had trusted the individual for over a decade, paid in full for her home, flood, auto, and her son’s auto insurance through multiple Venmo transactions in 2024. She agreed to the full payment option after being offered a discount. The loss of her husband that same year had already placed her under financial strain, and the alleged fraud made things worse.

According to Friendswood Police, the individual in question had surrendered their insurance license in 2023, but continued to present themselves as a functioning agent. Detectives found that the payments never reached the insurer. McClure filed a report, and the accused is now facing a state jail felony charge.

Authorities are reminding consumers to always confirm policy status directly with the insurance company—not just the agent. McClure’s experience highlights the importance of policy verification, especially when payment methods and arrangements change.