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For many families, Halloween is one of their favorite days of the year. Along with preparing a for a fun night of festivities, it’s important to take time to make sure our family and homes are safe.

Nobody expects a fire to occur in their home or property, however, accidents do occur. If you are not careful, a small fire can become devastating within a matter of seconds. Some of the most common types of fires include heating fires, cooking/kitchen fires, candles or open flame fires, and wildfires. As a homeowner, it is important you know your risk of a fire occurring, how to prevent a fire, and what to do in the event of a fire. By following some of the fire safety information below, you ca

September is National Preparedness Month, serving to remind Florida residents to be prepared for natural disasters and emergencies. September is also the statistical “peak” of Hurricane season when Florida tends to see the largest number of disturbances and the highest risk of major storms forming in the Atlantic. We encourage you to follow some of our tips and take this month to be proactive with all your disaster plans for emergencies such as hurricanes, floods or fires.

Keeping track of your valuable items shouldn’t be tedious and stressful. Creating a home inventory is an easy and important task all homeowners and renters should do to protect their personal belongings. We want to make sure our policyholders understand the importance of having a home inventory by reading some of our suggestions and tips below.

Sending kids off to college can be an emotional and sometimes stressful process. Parents want to ensure their child is protected while away, and often ask what insurance coverage students may have. To help you understand your college student’s coverage, we share a few tips to follow below.

The need for filing a claim can happen during stressful situations in life like a fire, theft, or storm. We want to ensure homeowners are as prepared as possible should a loss occur. Read some of the simple do’s and don’ts to follow when filing an insurance claim.

When people think about homeowners insurance, there tends to be a few misconceptions which come top of mind. We want to provide you with clearer insight into some of these insurance myths, and hope you consider our suggestions when it comes to homeowners insurance.

In the summer months, Floridians can be faced with 5 o’clock showers or intense hurricanes which can potentially cause damage to our homes. Be alert post-storms for possible contractor scams coming to your door offering services and deals which are too good to be true. To avoid getting scammed, be aware of 4 contractor fraud red flags.

Florida is considered the “lightning capital” of the country, with more than 2,000 lightning injuries over the past 50 years. To help protect yourself, always monitor the weather and follow some of our tips to minimize the risk of a lightning accident.

Summertime can mean vacations, pool parties and time for relaxing. To prepare for these good times, take the time to do some routine home maintenance. Read our list of tasks Florida homeowners should follow to prepare for the summer.

We want to make sure our policyholders understand the claim process, should they need to make a claim. To keep our family of policyholders informed of what to expect, read our list of some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the claims process.

Chances are, all Florida homeowners have or will experience a hurricane, and the best way to keep you and your family safe is by preparing for the worst. If you’re not sure where and when to start preparations, read our Florida hurricane prep tips, giving you the 101 on all you should know.