June 6, 2022
AgencyIs Your Business Hurricane Ready?
Every year private residents hear a lot about preparing for hurricane season—but what if you own a business? Are there any hurricane-readiness actions Sarasota/Bradenton/Lakewood Ranch business owners should perform? Business owners should also make plans for hurricane season. How you prepare depends on your type of business, and what assets, property, data, and people you […]
May 23, 2022
AgencyPrepare Now for the 2022 Hurricane Season
It’s that time again. Just like death and taxes, preparing for the Atlantic hurricane season every year is inevitable for Sarasota/Bradenton residents. However, just because it happens every year, doesn’t mean you should become complacent or neglect your preparations. You and your loved ones have a much better chance of riding out the season safely […]
May 9, 2022
AgencyAOB Abuse and Fraud Help to Drive the High Cost of Insurance
If you’ve purchased or renewed homeowners insurance lately, you know that premiums are skyrocketing. While there are several factors driving Florida’s insurance crisis, our high insurance prices are, in part, due to fraud and assignment of benefits abuse. Let’s take a closer look at what’s happening. What is Assignment of Benefits (AOB)? Assignment of benefits […]
April 25, 2022
Agency3 Factors Raising Your Commercial Property Insurance Rates
There have been plenty of headlines lately about Florida’s skyrocketing homeowners insurance prices. Unfortunately, we’re also beginning to see rising commercial property insurance premiums as well. Some of the same troubling trends plaguing homeowners insurance are also driving up the cost of commercial property insurance. Troubling trends in commercial property insurance As a business owner, […]
April 11, 2022
AgencyFatal Roads: Working Together to Reduce Traffic Deaths
After years of declines, traffic fatalities* are rising again. For decades, seat belt laws and improved vehicle safety features helped to contribute to roadway safety. In 2020, for the first time in years, roadway deaths increased, despite there being fewer cars on the roads due to pandemic lockdowns. Some experts believe with fewer cars on […]
March 21, 2022
AgencyHelp Prevent Homeowners Disasters With This Spring Maintenance Checklist
There are always plenty of things to do to maintain your Florida home—and spring is the perfect time to cross a few items off that home maintenance list. While there are many more than we’ve listed here, these spring home maintenance tasks will help you protect your home and family from two of the worst […]
March 7, 2022
AgencyBuilder’s Risk—Insurance for New Builds and Renovations
In this tough real estate market, you’re excited that you found an older home to completely renovate before moving in. It’s going well—then you get the phone call. A fire burned the structure to the ground. Now what? Did you have the right insurance policy to cover your losses? When you’re building a new home, […]
February 21, 2022
AgencyThree Things You Should Know About Water Damage
When you think of Florida, you probably also think of water. We’re lucky to have gorgeous rivers, lakes, and the ocean practically right on our doorstep. Unfortunately, we also have the ever-present threat of water damage—whether from leaks, flooding, or sewer backup. Florida residents file thousands of water damage claims every year. Water damage claims […]
February 7, 2022
AgencyLakewood Financial Is Your Source for Affordable Commercial Auto Insurance in Florida
Of all the many decisions Florida business owners have, choosing the right commercial insurance coverage is one of the most important. Without proper insurance protection, you could easily find yourself in serious financial trouble—you might even lose your business. Lakewood Financial can help you with all your commercial insurance needs, but today we’re going to […]
January 24, 2022
AgencyFlorida Home and Auto Premiums Are Skyrocketing—Is There Anything You Can Do?
Almost every day we receive calls or emails from upset clients whose insurance premiums are going up, even when they’ve never made a claim. Some policies are going up by hundreds of dollars per year—what is happening? The Florida insurance market is in crisis, particularly the homeowners and auto insurance sectors. A perfect storm of […]