Homeowners insurance is, for many homeowners, simply a number on a piece of paper they receive from the mortgage company each month. Once you get out of the signing room after purchasing your home, you might not give much thought to your homeowner’s insurance policy, until, that is, you have to make a claim. What […]

Now that Spring is here and summer is coming up quickly, folks in Florida are hurriedly shaping up their yards and improving their curb appeal before the temperatures soar and everyone retreats inside or to the pool for the foreseeable future. As “safe” as we think our own yards are, there are actually lots of […]

Spring is in full bloom here in Florida, and if the yellow dust covering every available outdoor surface wasn’t enough to convince you, the myriad of colorful flowers and lush Florida greenery are big clues that winter (as mild as it is) has officially left us. While April showers do in fact bring about May […]

The temps here in Florida are warming up, and summer is just around the corner. Pool bags are coming out of hiding, and beach umbrellas are being shaken off and readied for a season of frequent usage. While preparation of necessary items for your time in and around water is important, preparation for water safety […]

Here on the Carroll Marshall blog, we’ve discussed why insurance is a key part of owning vehicles and homes in Florida, but we haven’t necessarily covered how to best go about making insurance claims. More importantly, we haven’t offered much insight into what insurance providers are looking for when determining when they should/shouldn’t approve your insurance […]

St. Patty’s Day is this weekend, and luck is the topic of the hour. “Good luck” means something different for everyone we’ve realized, and it’s subjective to where you are in life, what you value, and what your current needs happen to be. No matter your definition of luck, we can all agree that having […]

The internet is full of trends, and whether you enjoy video media on popular apps such as YouTube, or you prefer to follow written words and photographic pieces by keeping up with favorite bloggers or social media influencers, chances are you’re familiar with some of the favorite trending challenges or topics online. OOTD (Outfit of […]

Having your home burglarized is high on the list of fears that homeowners face. Unfortunately, for many it will be come a reality, and it can be devastating. Not only do you lose your belongings through the theft itself, but you also lose your peace of mind and sense of security in your own home, […]

Here in Florida, wedding season is quickly approaching, as brides and grooms flock to the beaches, resorts, and other major attractions to live out their dream and exchange their vows in the sunshine and warmth that characterize our state. Because we have so many weddings in and around our area, Carroll Marshall Insurance has taken […]

Life insurance is a tough subject. No one really enjoys thinking about the circumstances that surround needing life insurance benefits, yet it’s something we all have to face at some point, whether for ourselves, or for a loved one. Few people fully understand exactly what a life insurance policy includes, which makes it hard for them […]