September 25, 2023
AgencyFour Tips to Prepare Your Business for a Natural Disaster
Unlike with hurricanes, there is no “natural disaster season”—they can strike at any time. That’s why every year in September the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) sponsors National Preparedness Month. Being prepared is not just for Boy Scouts and individuals—it’s also crucial for small business owners. If you own a small business, a natural […]
September 11, 2023
AgencyIf Your Pet Hurts Someone, Will Your Homeowners Insurance Protect You?
For many people, a house is not a home without a dog—in fact, 85 million dogs live in U.S. households. While the vast majority of dogs never hurt anyone, about 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year, most of them children. And in 2022, Florida had the second highest number of dog bite […]
August 28, 2023
AgencyConsidering Solar Panels? Call Your Homeowners Insurance Agent First!
Solar panels and Florida sunshine might seem like a perfect match. And while it’s true that solar power is becoming more popular, installing solar panels on your roof can actually put your homeowners insurance coverage in jeopardy! Many Florida homeowners who have installed solar panels have been shocked to find their coverage dropped by their homeowners […]
August 14, 2023
AgencyIf a Tree Falls…Does Homeowners Insurance Cover the Damage?
Trees are a great landscape feature, providing beauty, shade, a windbreak, and other benefits. But what if a tree falls on your property, or a large limb crashes down on your car? Will your Florida homeowners policy cover the damage? Does homeowners insurance cover tree damage? Since homeowners insurance protects your belongings, the structure of […]
July 24, 2023
AgencyBoat Safely This Summer
Boating season is in full swing in Florida waters. Whether you’re hitting the Gulf of Mexico or one of the many rivers and lakes in our beautiful state, boating is an excellent way to get outdoors, even when it’s as hot as it has been lately. If you’re a new boat owner—and even if you’re […]
July 10, 2023
AgencyInsurance 101: Understanding the Insurance Claims Process
When you buy insurance, you’re paying for something you hope you won’t need to use. But if you have a loss—your car is damaged in an accident, or a fire destroys your kitchen, for example—you’ll be thrilled that you have insurance in place! The right insurance policy can help you come out of a disastrous […]
June 19, 2023
AgencyLet’s Talk Safety: June Is National Safety Month
Many of us enjoy a more relaxed pace during June—kids are out of school, we start to think about vacations, and so on. But June is also a good time to focus on safety. It’s been designated National Safety Month since 1996 by the National Safety Council (NSC), America’s leading nonprofit safety advocate. National Safety […]
June 5, 2023
AgencyAre You Ready for the 2023 Hurricane Season?
The Atlantic hurricane season began June 1, and whether you’re a hurricane veteran or a newcomer to the state of Florida, now is the time to ready your home and family for the 2023 hurricane season. Here is some information to help. Hurricane risks The biggest risks a Florida homeowner faces from a hurricane are […]
May 22, 2023
AgencySimple Tips to Prevent Car Theft
In 2022, more than 1 million vehicles were stolen in the U.S.—an increase of 7 percent over the previous year. And industry experts say that nearly half of the time, owner errors contributed to the theft of the vehicle! You may not think your vehicle is of interest to a car thief, but it’s not […]
May 5, 2023
AgencyWhy Is My Homeowners Insurance Cancelling or Non-renewing?
Florida homeowners insurance is some of the most expensive in the nation, and it’s getting more challenging to find appropriate coverage. Once you’ve shopped for a policy that meets your needs, you’re all set, right? Hopefully, yes, but with the homeowners insurance market’s continuing volatility, there’s a chance that your homeowners policy could be cancelled […]