The start of a new year is the perfect time for an annual insurance check-up. As the days, weeks and months go by, our lives change. So do our insurance needs. To make sure you haven’t outgrown your insurance, it’s a good idea to review your coverages at least...
How valuable is your home? It’s probably the most expensive thing you own. It’s probably the most important thing too. Homes aren’t like other property. Their market value can be measured financially, but their true value is measured emotionally. It’s the emotional investment that makes...
Hurricane Irma was an unprecedented storm that affected literally everyone in Florida. Most of us were either expecting or experiencing a direct hit. All of us were given at least a glancing blow. Even though the mess remains and recovery efforts are ongoing, it’s not...
If you’re planning a wedding, anniversary, graduation party, Bar/Bat Mitzvah or other special event, consider adding insurance to your ‘to-do’ list. Special Events Insurance provides financial protection—just in case things don’t go as planned on that special day. Perhaps the most popular feature of Special Events Insurance...
They say change is the only constant in life. Chances are you've already experienced some of life's bigger changes, like marriage, childbirth, a new job, house or car, becoming an ‘empty nester' or retirement. Chances are you didn't consider how these changes may have affected...
Motorcycle owners tend to be enthusiasts who have made riding an important part of their life, and their numbers are growing. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the number of registered motorcycles has been steadily increasing for years. Given the inherent risks of...
Homeowners insurance is designed to protect against losses to your home and its contents, as well as liability for accidents that may occur on the property. Since the United States homeownership rate is nearly 65%, homeowners' insurance is an important topic for many of us. To...
People often say that driving or riding in a car is the most dangerous part of their day. Statistically speaking, many of these people may be right. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were approximately 5.6 million police-reported motor vehicle crashes,...
Insurance companies have a general duty of good faith when settling the claims of their policyholder. This duty of good faith can come from statute, common law, or both. For example, in addition to having a common law duty of good faith, insurance companies in...
Jameis Winston purchased a $10 million disability and loss of value insurance policy, and Florida State is helping him pay for it. While the exact cost for this insurance coverage is not certain, there is speculation that the university will be paying a $55,000 to $60,000...