Hurricane season in Florida, generally defined as the six months from June 1 through Nov. 30, might easily be considered the most turbulent time of the year. When lawmakers approved a $121 million tax breaks package at the end of the legislative season, they also approved a tax “holiday” that overlaps with the start of the stormy season, in which … Read More
When Natural Disasters Strike
Hardly a week seems to pass without news of some kind of natural disaster. In the aftermath of an incident, the immediate concern is being in touch with family to either let them know your situation or to find out theirs. What’s the best way to do that? Here are three important things you should do: Keep an up to … Read More
Flood Prep: Are You Covered?
The aftermath of Hurricane Florence is extensive and devastating especially with the amount of flooding that happened. But it’s not just Hurricane’s that cause flooding. Did you know that just 1 inch of water inside your home can cause up to $25,000 in damage? And it’s not just in areas directly impacted by storms. All it takes is a typical Florida rainstorm to flood … Read More
Hurricane Season: After the Storm
What do you do AFTER a Hurricane has passed? First, know that we are here for you. Following are some thoughts that will help you in the upcoming days: –Try to be patient. With thousands and thousands of claims being filed, it is going to take days before you may be contacted, and weeks to get claims filed. -Our companies … Read More
Hurricane Season: During the Storm
In the event of a Hurricane, we will be watching it closely, just like you. Our insurance carriers typically place the state of Florida under binding restrictions. This means that we will be unable to write new coverage or make changes to any of your policies. Typically, the restrictions will be lifted 72 hours after the Hurricane has left the area. Please … Read More
Hurricane Season: Before the Storm
We are in the middle of Hurricane season (June 1 – Nov 1) so we want to make sure you’re as prepared as possible. Here are a few things everyone should have on hand: According to the latest information from FEMA, there are some basic steps to take before a hurricane: · Know your hurricane risk · Make an emergency plan · … Read More