August 12, 2024
lfsadminTeen Driver in Your House? Read This
When your teen starts driving, it can mean more freedom both for them and you. But you might worry about the dangers your teen driver will face on the road as well as the expense of adding a teen driver to your car insurance policy. You’re right to be concerned: statistically, teens are more likely […]
June 24, 2024
AgencyThat “Free” Windshield Could Cost You Big Money
A rock flies up from the highway and hits your windshield, chipping it. You’ve heard that if you have full coverage auto insurance, you can get your windshield repaired or replaced for free. Is this true? And if so, are there any drawbacks? Florida is one of a few states in which windshield repair or […]
March 25, 2024
AgencyDistracted Driving and Car Crashes—What You Can Do
We’ve all done it. Taken our eyes off the road just for a second to check our phones. Or maybe we’re sipping a quick coffee on the way to work, chatting with a friend while driving home, or even consulting our navigation system to see an upcoming turn. All of these actions can be […]
December 4, 2023
AgencyFlorida Drivers, Here’s What You Can Do About Rising Car Insurance Premiums
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. “But I’ve never had […]
February 20, 2023
Agency5 Tips to Improve Your Credit Score—and Lower Your Insurance Premiums
When high prices make you feel financially pinched, you look for ways to save money on your expenses, including insurance premiums. One way to do this is to improve your credit score. Even though they aren’t the same, there is a connection between credit scores and credit-based insurance scores, also known simply as insurance scores. […]
January 23, 2023
Agency“I’ve Never Had a Claim—Why Does My Insurance Keep Going Up?”
This is a common complaint among our customers who find their home and auto insurance rates continue to rise, even when they haven’t had any claims. We know this can be frustrating and we always do our best to find the most competitive insurance rates, no matter what type of insurance our clients need. As […]
November 7, 2022
AgencySafe Driving Tips for the Holiday Season
Most of us are looking forward to spending more time with family and friends during this holiday season. These get-togethers might take place in our own communities or at a far-off home of a loved one. Unfortunately, there’s always an uptick in traffic accidents, injuries, and deaths during the holiday season. In fact, according to […]
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 […]
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 […]
August 23, 2021
AgencyDon’t Forget This Tip for Keeping Car Insurance Premiums Down
Many factors determine what you’ll pay for car insurance—things like how expensive your vehicle is, how old you are, and how good your credit is. But don’t forget one of the most important rating factors if you want the cheapest car insurance: keeping your driving record clean! Driving safely in Florida While driving safely may […]