Insuring the Big Guy: How Much Would It REALLY Cost to Cover Santa?
- Dec
- 05
- Posted by Carroll Marshall Insurance
- Posted in Hazard Coverage, Insurance Industry, Polk County Insurance, Winter Haven Business Insurance, Winter Haven Health Insurance, Winter Haven Homeowners Insurance, Winter Haven Life Insurance

Insurance companies have plenty of information for you around the holidays. Tips about protecting your home and vehicle during a time of year when theft is high, insuring those expensive new toys (or that shiny new engagement ring) and making sure you’re ready for that long holiday road trip and the risks that come with […]
read moreDon’t Be a Turkey: How to Safely Fry Your Turkey This Thanksgiving Season
- Nov
- 21
- Posted by Carroll Marshall Insurance
- Posted in Hazard Coverage, Insurance Industry, Winter Haven Community, Winter Haven Health Insurance, Winter Haven Homeowners Insurance

When it comes to Thanksgiving dinner, we all know that the bird is the star of the show. While the iconic picture is of mom (or grandma) pulling the perfectly roasted turkey from the oven and carrying it lovingly to the table to be carved, not everyone enjoys roasting their turkeys. Between the messy pan […]
read moreMake Your List, Check It Twice: Preparing for Holiday Travels
- Nov
- 13
- Posted by Carroll Marshall Insurance
- Posted in Hazard Coverage, Insurance Industry, Polk County Insurance, Travel Insurance, Winter Haven Auto Insurance, Winter Haven Homeowners Insurance

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and for many people, that means finalizing vacation plans and preparing for long trips to see family, whether by air, car, or even RV. Vacations can be incredibly fun and relaxing, but they can quickly turn sour if you are faced with an unexpected issue like word that your […]
read moreWhat’s Scarier Than Halloween? Realizing Your Homeowners Policy Wasn’t Ready for The Big Night
- Oct
- 11
- Posted by Carroll Marshall Insurance
- Posted in Insurance Industry, Polk County Community, Polk County Insurance, Winter Haven Homeowners Insurance

Halloween is just a handful of days away, and while this fun holiday is celebrated by all ages, we know that the night can come with a fair share of dangers in addition to the delights. Perhaps no one is more aware of these dangers than your friendly neighborhood insurance agent, who nervously eyeballs the […]
read moreWork at Home? Here’s What You Need to Know
- Aug
- 23
- Posted by Carroll Marshall Insurance
- Posted in Hazard Coverage, Insurance Industry, Polk County Community, Winter Haven Business Insurance, Winter Haven Homeowners Insurance

In the current job market, working from home, or “teleworking” as it’s best-known, is becoming increasingly popular. After all, what’s not to love? It’s less overhead operating costs for the business owner to pick up, traffic and commute time becomes a non-existent issue, and employees can enjoy a more flexible schedule and work environment which […]
read moreHump Day How-To: Filing a Claim with Your Homeowner’s Insurance
- Aug
- 14
- Posted by Carroll Marshall Insurance
- Posted in Hazard Coverage, Insurance Industry, Polk County Insurance, Winter Haven Homeowners Insurance

We’ve made it to Wednesday, and with it being the first week of school here in Polk County, that’s an accomplishment! We like offering our readers a wide variety of content here on our blog, from informative posts about types of coverage, common issues clients face, and even helpful how-to guides about the insurance industry. […]
read moreInvesting in Your Home: Does Landscaping Matter?
- Jul
- 19
- Posted by Carroll Marshall Insurance
- Posted in Insurance Industry, Polk County Insurance, Winter Haven Homeowners Insurance

No matter how many times you go through the process of buying a home, keeping up with market values, fluctuating rates, and timing the buying of property to maximize your budget are all vital to putting yourself in the best possible situation. In that same way, keeping your home value up is important to many […]
read moreTo Jump or Not to Jump: Trampolines and Your Homeowner’s Insurance
- May
- 31
- Posted by Carroll Marshall Insurance
- Posted in Hazard Coverage, Insurance Industry, Winter Haven Homeowners Insurance

Homeowner’s insurance can have a whole caveat of loopholes, items that require specific coverage, etc., but few bring up more questions than trampolines. We often hear clients asking if a.) their existing trampoline will be covered by their policy if they choose to switch providers or b.) if their coverage will allow for them to […]
read moreMaking Your Yard Ready for A Safe Summer
- May
- 15
- Posted by Carroll Marshall Insurance
- Posted in Hazard Coverage, Insurance Industry, Polk County Community, Polk County Insurance, Winter Haven Homeowners Insurance

Summer is just around the corner, and with school days counting down to the final bell for the year, and kids planning out their days of swimming, lounging, and playing with friends, it’s definitely time to get your yard ready for the fun. Getting your yard summer ready means more than pulling out the patio […]
read moreDid You Know? 3 Interesting (And Important) Facts About Homeowner’s Insurance
- May
- 11
- Posted by Carroll Marshall Insurance
- Posted in Hazard Coverage, Insurance Industry, Polk County Community, Polk County Insurance, Winter Haven Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance is a pretty well-known and understood topic among most of us, especially if we’ve already gone through the process of buying and owning a home. You pay your monthly premiums, you get coverage for unexpected events, end of story. However, there are actually many details that go into making up each individual policy, […]
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