Email:Derek Tice is a dedicated health insurance advisor who specializes in navigating the complexities of both public and private markets to protect Houston’s workforce. With over 26 years of experience as an entrepreneur, he brings a unique perspective to insurance, moving beyond one-size-fits-all products to find coverage that truly fits a client’s budget and lifestyle. His business, Tice Health and Life, is built on the pillars of transparency and empowerment, ensuring that families and small business owners feel confident rather than confused. Derek leverages partnerships with multiple carriers to provide an exhaustive range of options that most single-provider agents cannot offer. By cutting through the noise of the insurance industry, he simplifies the decision-making process for those who are often overlooked by traditional corporate plans. He is deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of agents, helping them build successful businesses while serving their own communities. Ultimately, Derek’s mission is to provide peace of mind to the doers and builders of Houston so they can focus on their own success.
Meet Derek Tice, Health Insurance
Tice Health & Life Insurance
Website:
ticehealthandlife.com
Phone:
(936) 672-5507
Address:
Houston, Texas
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Health Insurance & Entrepreneurship
What We Solve
Derek eliminates the “noise” and pressure associated with health insurance by comparing multiple carriers to build customized coverage. He solves the problem of “one-size-fits-all” plans that often lead to costly mistakes for the self-employed.
Services
Customized Health Planning: Tailoring public and private market insurance for individuals, families, and entrepreneurs.
Market Comparisons: Analyzing multiple carriers to find affordable, comprehensive coverage based on real-life needs.
Entrepreneurial Mentorship: Training new agents and self-employed professionals on growing their businesses while protecting their assets.
The Backstory
Origin Story
Derek’s journey as a Connector is rooted in over two decades of owning a moving and storage company in Houston. This lifelong entrepreneurial experience taught him the high stakes of being self-employed, leading him to launch Tice Health and Life in 2018 to fill the gap in quality health coverage for people like himself.
Ideal Clients
Self-employed professionals, small business owners, and Houston families who value a trusted advisor over a high-pressure salesperson.
Core Values
Simplicity, transparency, and empowerment, ensuring clients are educated enough to make their own confident decisions.
Impact to the Community
The Heart of his Work: Protecting the Houston Dream
For Derek, insurance is never just about premiums or policies; it is about the peace of mind that allows a person to take a leap of faith. Having spent 26 years in the trenches of business ownership himself, he knows that for an entrepreneur, a single health crisis can be the difference between a growing legacy and a closed door. He views his work as a form of “entrepreneurial advocacy,” ensuring that the builders, doers, and families of Houston have a safety net that is as resilient as they are. By bringing transparency to a confusing industry, Derek restores power to the individual, turning a cold financial necessity into a foundation for future growth. His true reward isn’t just a signed plan; it’s seeing a fellow business owner or a local family move forward with the confidence that they are protected, no matter what tomorrow brings.
Legacy of Protection: Leverages nearly three decades of local business experience to advocate for the financial and physical health of Houstonians.
The Mentor’s Heart: Dedicates his time to coaching 24 agents, transforming lives by teaching them how to build businesses rooted in service rather than sales.
A Voice for the Self-Employed: Acts as a bridge between complex insurance markets and the unique, often-underserved needs of independent contractors and small shops.
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