October 21, 2019
AgencyTropical Storm Nestor Spawns Tornadoes in Florida Gulf but Spares Panhandle
By Brendan Farrington Terry Spencer | October 21, 2019 Tropical Storm Nestor was downgraded Saturday after it spawned a tornado that damaged homes and a school in central Florida but spared an area of the Panhandl...
January 15, 2016
AgencyWater loss claims changing the math for Citizens
This article was originally published in the SunSentinel on January 14, 2016, 9:20 pm By Chris Gardner I want to commend the Sun Sentinel editorial board for addressing the issue of rising...
July 21, 2015
AgencyBBB® Tuesday Tips – Pay to Decode Your Own Files? It’s Ransomware.
July 10, 2015 The ransomware scam is back and more vicious than ever, according to a new FBI report. Ransomware is a virus that freezes your computer, holding it ransom until you pay to unlock it. Victims are reporting losing up to $10,000 in...
May 11, 2015
AgencyBBB Names Most Inquired and Complained About Industries
This article originally appeared in the BBB Lighthouse Spring 2015 Magazine Nearly 700,000 requests for information and assistance were received by your BBB in 2014. BBB helps consumers find businesses they can trust by providing free B...
May 8, 2015
AgencyInsurers Warn About Car Sales Scam on Craigslist
THIS ARTICLE ORIGINALLY APPEARED ON INSURANCE JOURNAL MAY 8, 2015 An insurance industry-backed crime watch group is warning about an organized auto sales scam involving the popular online market place, Craigslist. Working with law enforcement agenci...
March 25, 2015
AgencyFord recalls 220,000 vehicles for issues related to door handles, vacuum pump relays and sensors
Mar 25, 2015 | By Jayleen R. Heft The No. 2 U.S. automaker is recalling thousands of vehicles, including 212,911 Ford Explorer SUVs. (Photo: TonyV3112/Shutterstock.com) Ford Motor Company announced Wednesday that it is recalling more than 220...February 24, 2015
AgencyHave a second home in Florida? Your flood insurance is going up
Feb 24, 2015 | By Caterina Pontoriero If you own a second home in Florida, you're going to be paying more for flood insurance than people who reside there full-time. According to WWSB ABC 7, homeowners who do not claim Florida as their state of dom...December 23, 2014
AgencyHOLIDAY CLOSING
Our office will be closing on Wednesday, December 24th at 12:00 and remain closed through Friday, December 26th. We will reopen on Monday, December 29th. Our office will also be closing on Wednesday, December 31st and remained closed thro...December 15, 2014
Agency4 tips to avoid a Christmas tree fire
Dec 15, 2014 | By Caterina Pontoriero The first Christmas trees were decorated with candles. Tiny fires lit all over a dry, dying tree? Talk about an insurance risk. Not surprisingly, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries Christmas tree fires o...November 20, 2014
AgencyOh, baby! Graco recalls 5 million strollers due to amputation hazard
Nov 20, 2014 | By Patricia L. Harman An issue with Graco and Century strollers could cause a child’s fingertip to be amputated. The company is providing free repair kits to cover a folding hinge that could be dangerous for little fingers. ...