At this time of year, insurance companies are promoting many types of coverage, including homeowners, health, life, and even “fun” policies on fancy new Christmas gifts like motorcycles or RVs.  However, one type of policy that often gets overlooked is renters insurance. Renters insurance is important for anyone renting a space.  When you rent an […]

Well readers, the season is upon us…and we aren’t just talking about the Christmas holiday.  Cold and flu season is in full swing, and chances are, especially if your kids are in school, you’re already feeling the effects. This time of year tends to lead to more cold and flu viruses being spread around.  It’s […]

‘Tis the season…for risky climbs onto the roof, flaming candles all over your home, and extension cords lying in the front yard. Not exactly the picture of “Christmas cheer” you were imagining was it? While this is an exaggeration of the threats that the impending holiday can bring, from an insurance agent’s standpoint, this can […]

We have made it to the big week!  Thanksgiving Day is here, and the thoughts of cooks across America are centered on cooking the perfect bird this year.  In recent years, a new trend has emerged in the turkey world, and that is deep-frying your turkey to a beautiful, golden, and crispy finish. Unfortunately, this […]

Thanksgiving is almost here, and we know that many of you will be hitting the road to visit family and friends over the holidays.  While enjoying time with the ones we care about is always enjoyable (and so is the pie!) we know that road trips can quickly turn from nice to a nightmare if […]

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and for many people, that means finalizing vacation plans and preparing for long trips, 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 home was broken […]

A common question from consumers when discussing the insurance industry is “Why hire an agent?  Why not go directly to the insurance company?”  We understand why this subject comes up.  To most people, hiring an agent might look like hiring a “middle man”, and that can seem like extra hassle in an already stressful situation […]

Halloween is definitely the spookiest holiday of the year.  Ghosts, goblins and ghouls are out and about, and the whole goal of the evening is to be scared (in good fun of course) and collect as much candy as possible. Did you know that insurance providers are scared of Halloween too?  No, the vampires aren’t […]

All too often, we see advertisements about life insurance featuring people in the later stages of life.  People whose children are grown, people with empty nests, and people wanting to make sure they’re covered for burial costs and final expenses as if that’s the primary or only reason for having life insurance coverage. While final […]

With all of the recent flooding that our northern neighbors have experienced, we were prompted to do some thinking on the risks that can, and do, affect our insurance policies right here in Polk County, and the greater Central Florida area in general. Knowing your local area and the potential risks that can hide there […]