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 […]
January 10, 2022
AgencyMake These Insurance Resolutions for the New Year
At the start of a new year, many people resolve to get their finances in order. Lakewood Financial would like to remind you that appropriate insurance coverage is one of the best ways you can protect yourself from financial disaster. Insurance can protect your most valuable assets, like your home and your vehicle, protect you […]
December 22, 2021
AgencyCommon Terms Included in Medicare Part D Coverage
If you are planning to enroll in Medicare, then you will need to take the extra step of enrolling in Medicare Part D coverage if you want to receive prescription drug benefits. This separate benefit, offered by private insurers, is the primary source of prescription drug coverage for Medicare patients, and given the high costs […]
December 20, 2021
AgencyHome Shopping in Bradenton/Sarasota? These Factors Can Affect Your Homeowners Insurance Rates
If you’re looking for a home in the Bradenton/Sarasota area, you’re home shopping in a real estate market that’s as hot as one of our August days! In fact, our area is ranked the No. 17 housing market in the nation! As thrilling as buying a home can be, it is a big investment and […]
December 6, 2021
AgencyCan Supply Chain Problems Affect Your Car Insurance?
Florida drivers already pay some of the highest car insurance rates in the nation, and those rates are likely to go up in the near future. Why? Because insurance companies’ claims costs are skyrocketing, and strange though it may seem, supply chain and other pandemic-driven causes are contributing. Shortages and supply chain issues Because of […]