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Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Citizens Insurance Struggles To Meet Demand For Coverage In Florida

Remember when we told you Florida insurance companies were bleeding money and the rush to switch to Citizens Property Insurance Corp. was a concern? Remember when the state Legislature this year passed a bill aimed at lowering our home insurance rates and raising rates for Citizens (the state-backed insurer of last resort) to dissuade homeowners from changing policies? READ MORE >>

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

How To Protect Your Home Against Tropical Storms And Hurricanes

Whether it's a Tropical Storm or Category 5, preparing for a storm is imperative for the safety of you and your loved ones. Proper preparation can also reduce the risk of home and property damage. Consider the following tips as soon as you know a big storm is headed your way. Know Your Evacuation Zone READ MORE >>

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Monday, May 24, 2021

Spate Of Sudden Policy Cancellations Impacting Florida Homeowners

You wouldn't want to head into Hurricane Season without this necessity. Some homeowners insurance carriers are canceling thousands of policies with little notice to their customers. When Becky Ghrist's homeowner's insurance dropped her just weeks before hurricane season was set to begin, she was floored. READ MORE >>

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

3 Energy Upgrades That Can Change Your Home Insurance Premiums

Green energy is the way of the future. Many homeowners are investing in energy upgrades that will save money and power.   What most people don't think about is how these improvements will affect their insurance premiums. These three energy upgrades may impact how much you will pay for home insurance. READ MORE >>

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

How To Improve Your Home's Window Security

It's important that everyone keep their home secure, and to do so you might take numerous precautions. It might be as simple as locking your doors (even when you are at home) or installing a security system. Plus, you can buy home insurance to protect you in the event a problem ever does arise. READ MORE >>

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Monday, January 11, 2021

Why You Should Work With An Independent Agency When Buying Home Insurance

When you buy a house, you will spend a lot of time, money and effort over the years maintaining it and adapting it to fit your unique needs. Still, you are not immune to numerous risks and liabilities that threaten all homeowners, no matter how careful you try to be. READ MORE >>

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Thursday, October 15, 2020

Homeowners Insurance And The Responsible Dog Owner

Your homeowners insurance protects you from the unexpected. As much as your fur baby is a member of the family, cover your assets. Read on to see how this can affect your homeowners policy. There’s no bones about it, if you are like me, no home is complete without man’s best friend. READ MORE >>

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Wednesday, October 14, 2020

How a Wind Mitigation Inspection can Save you Money

Wind mitigation inspections almost always save you money on your home insurance pricing. Why do we even need one? What are they? Why Wind Mitigation In the early 2000s, following several intensely active hurricane seasons including 2004’s Charley, or 2005’s Hurricane Katrina, Florida saw a number of insurance carriers declare bankruptcy due to claims and claims costs. READ MORE >>

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Friday, October 9, 2020

Do I Need Flood Insurance In Southwest Florida?

The short answer, if flood insurance is not required, you may want to consider it anyway. Keep reading to find out why. Do you know what the most common natural disaster in the United States is? It’s flooding, but did you also know that the typical home insurance policy doesn’t cover it? READ MORE >>

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