Make Your List, Check It Twice: Preparing for Holiday Travels
- Nov
- 13
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 moreHit The Road with Carroll Marshall Insurance
- Sep
- 12
Central Florida is a popular destination for motorcyclists, and while we get many people who vacation here for the sake of riding, our winter residents, or “snowbirds” as they’re fondly referred to, are also a big part of our biking population. Its flat terrain, expansive highways, and extensive coastline make The Sunshine State a top […]
read moreSupporting Others While We Breathe A Sigh of Relief: Hurricane Dorian 2019
- Sep
- 05
Hurricane Dorian has certainly left its mark on Florida, though not in the way we expected. Thankfully we are left with little damage from wind and rain, but we certainly have felt our share of stress and anxiety in the days leading up to this storm, and we’ve all felt the financial pull after hurrying […]
read moreDorian Is Headed Our Way…Is Florida Ready?
- Aug
- 29
Tropical storm Dorian is just a few mph away from being upgraded to a hurricane, and experts expect it to strengthen over the weekend and hit Florida sometime on Monday as a potential Category 3 storm. While it might not be classified as another Irma, none of us have forgotten the blow received by Polk […]
read moreWork at Home? Here’s What You Need to Know
- Aug
- 23
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
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 moreReady, Set, Launch: Sending Your Student into The World of College
- Aug
- 10
Students all over Polk County are gearing up for a new school year, and while the adjustment from lazy summer days to the structured schedule of classes and homework is hard no matter the grade, for those heading off into their first year of college, the switch can be difficult to navigate. Students at this […]
read moreReady, Aim, Fireworks! Safety Tips for 4th of July Celebrations
- Jul
- 01
We’ve almost made it to Independence Day, and we’re sure your celebrations will include plenty of good food, time with friends, and quite possibly, fireworks. Fireworks are a traditional way to recognize the 4th, and while very entertaining, they can also be dangerous for those who fail to follow basic safety protocols or those who […]
read moreCrime Happens: Protecting Your Home and Vehicles
- Jun
- 07
As much as we’d like to pretend that crime only happens “somewhere else” or is simply something we see in the news, the reality is that crime can happen anywhere, anytime, and no one’s neighborhood is immune to it. Vandalism, theft, or worse plagues communities of all sizes and types, and if you aren’t prepared, […]
read moreTo Jump or Not to Jump: Trampolines and Your Homeowner’s Insurance
- May
- 31
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 […]
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