Everyday Savings Tips

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We’ve been on the lookout for more ways to save you money, just like we do with your insurance. Since we all eat, here are some ways to save big on groceries: Buy unprocessed fruit and vegetables. Items that have been peeled, cut, diced, etc, cost more. Buy the store brand. Often, they’re the same as the big-name items and … Read More

1% Surcharge for 2020 Florida Workers’​ Compensation Policies

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Starting January 1, 2020, new and renewal Florida workers’ compensation policies with effective dates beginning January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2020, will have a 1% surcharge to help provide a safety net for the state’s injured employees. The Florida Workers’ Compensation Insurance Guaranty Association (FWCIGA) pays the claims of injured employees if an insurance carrier becomes insolvent. The Florida … Read More

5 Tips for Driving in Wet Weather

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Driving in wet or icy weather calls for extra caution but what exactly does that mean to you and me?  It boils down to a few simple rules to follow each and every time you get behind the wheel. Before setting off, check your lights, wipers, and brakes are working correctly and that your tire pressures are set. Then follow … Read More

Protect Your Home From Burglars

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Here’s an alarming crime statistic: Nearly 1/3 of burglars say they get inside information on the homes they plan to rob, including from hired help like gardeners and cleaners. In fact, watchful burglars know a lot more about you that you realize — and you could be innocently helping them. They’re on the lookout, for example, for if you have … Read More

March is National Ladder Safety Month

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Each year, more than 100 workers are fatally injured in ladder-related accidents, with thousands more suffering disabling injuries. Whether you’re on the job site or checking off your to-do list at home, keeping safety top of mind when using a ladder can help avoid a serious injury or even death. This year marks the third annual National Ladder Safety Month, presented … Read More

When Natural Disasters Strike

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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

What Does Your Homeowners Insurance Cover?

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Here’s an interesting question: Suppose your home was burglarized and you lost something really valuable, especially something of sentimental value that can’t be replaced, would your homeowners or renters insurance pay for you to offer a reward? The answer is that policies don’t normally cover upfront any reward you offer. But many of them will reimburse you for up to … Read More

Does Your Insurance Cover You Online?

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The world is changing and protecting your digital identity is more important than ever. For most of us, when something happens we’ll be completely on our own. Have you wondered what you would do if your personal identity were stolen? What if your personal data was held for ransom? Would your insurance help you? In some cases you could be … Read More

Need A Mentor?

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Do you ever wish you had someone to turn to for business advice? It’s not an admission of defeat. It’s a way of drawing on extra experience and brainpower to get a boost. And it doesn’t have to be formal or expensive, yet it can make a big difference to your success. A great example is the non-profit mentoring organization Score … Read More