July 2, 2013
AgencyTips for Sparkler Safety on July Fourth
The Fourth of July is a terrific time to celebrate our nation’s independence with friends and family. In Florida, fireworks are illegal for consumer use without a special permit. Just because you see firework items for sale doesn’t mean i...
July 1, 2013
AgencyINDEPENDENCE DAY CLOSURE
Our office will be closed on Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5th in observance of Independence Day. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, July 8th. Have a safe and happy 4th of July weekend!June 28, 2013
AgencyFlorida’s Citizens Seeks 6.6% Home Rate Hike; Cap on Sinkhole Rates in High-Risk Areas
Florida’s state-backed property insurer requested a statewide average 6.6 percent increase in homeowners’ rates along with a cap on sinkhole rate increases in three high-risk counties at between 20 percent and 50 percent. Citizens Propert...
June 27, 2013
AgencyBe Prepared with Hurricane Apps
If you have a smart phone, consider these phone apps that may come in handy before, during, and after the storm. 27 June 2013 Forecasters are predicting an active storm season for 2013 – are you ready? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric A...June 27, 2013
AgencyHurricanes: Pet Safety
Be sure to include your pet(s) in your family's disaster plan. Often local shelters will not accept animals, so be sure to make plans ahead of time for your four-legged family members if there's a chance you may need to evacuate. 27 June 2013 In ...June 27, 2013
AgencyGrilling Safety
A great way to stay out of the kitchen in the summer is to grill outdoors. The number one rule for grilling is not the secret family recipe for BBQ sauce or those hard to find briquettes – it's S-A-F-E-T-Y! 27 June 2013 More than 7,000 home...June 27, 2013
AgencyStorm Surge and Flooding
Some of the most damaging effects of hurricanes involve storm surge and flooding. Surges and flooding affect not only the coastline, but can also cause considerable devastation inland. 27 June 2013 The general rule is if your home sustains water...June 27, 2013
AgencyKnow Your Coverages
The coverages on your homeowners insurance policy may seem like alphabet soup: A, B, C, D, E.... What are the coverages, and why are they important? Here's a quick summary. 27 June 2013 Coverage A: Anything involving the physical structure of you...June 21, 2013
AgencyVIDEO: Ordinance or Law Coverage
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June 21, 2013
AgencyWhat is FIGA?
The Florida Insurance Guaranty Association (FIGA) is a non-profit organization created to help protect policyholders in the event their insurance company becomes insolvent and is liquidated. 26 March 2013 Property and casualty insurance companies...