Monday, December 4, 2023 While skyrocketing home insurance rates in Florida have gotten all the press lately, Florida drivers are finding the cost of auto insurance is also steadily rising. Major insurers in Florida, such as Progressive, Geico, Liberty Mutual, and State Farm, have raised their rates up to 44 percent over the past year. READ MORE >>
Monday, November 20, 2023 With the cost of everything rising, from personal goods to homeowners insurance, it’s smart to look for ways to prevent loss before it happens. In our last post, we talked about ways to harden your home against damage. Today, let’s discuss some additional ways to protect your home using high tech and “smart” gadgets. READ MORE >>
Monday, November 6, 2023 We’ve weathered another hurricane season in the Bradenton/Sarasota area. It’s always a relief when we escape major damage. But even though hurricane season is over, home disasters can happen at any time. For instance, home fires increase and are more severe during the winter holiday season. READ MORE >>
Monday, October 23, 2023 You’ve probably seen those TV ads urging Medicare recipients to call about Medicare Advantage plans or Medicare Part C, and talking about the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP). Some of their promises sound too good to be true. Should you consider a Medicare Advantage plan? READ MORE >>
Monday, October 9, 2023 Between work projects, ordering groceries, paying bills, and keeping in touch with friends on social media, most of us spend a lot of time online. While the Internet can make life so much more convenient, it can also expose us to cyber criminals trying to steal our money or our personal information. READ MORE >>
Monday, September 25, 2023 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. READ MORE >>
Monday, September 11, 2023 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. READ MORE >>
Monday, August 28, 2023 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! READ MORE >>
Monday, August 14, 2023 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? READ MORE >>
Monday, July 24, 2023 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. READ MORE >>
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