One of the results of the recent Special Session on Florida Property Insurance was the creation of Home Protection Grants. If their home was built prior to 2008, a homeowner can apply for funds from the State to help harden and protect their home. And the grant is very generous: The State will match $2 …
The following is a reprint from State Senator Lori Berman’s report : Special Session 2022D Florida’s property insurance market is currently the worst in the nation. Last week, we returned to Tallahassee in the hope of working towards meaningful solutions to address this crisis that has fallen upon our people. CS/SB 2D: Property Insurance: This legislation: …
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Property insurance: A call for courage This article on the Florida Special Session to address Home Insurance reform was originally published in the Jacksonville Daily Record. When Florida lawmakers convene on property insurance, they will confront the biggest economic challenge in state history. They need to change the incentives to a market of free enterprise …
A water shut-off device can detect leaks and shut off your water system before it floods your house. This can save you a nightmare claim scenario and also put a few bucks back in your pocket. One of the worst scenarios for any homeowner is a broken pipe and the resulting water damage to their …
Many of us have seen 50% increases, cancellations and non-renewals of our Home Insurance policies. Insurance Companies have passed their losses from the Assignment of Benefits scam onto their policyholders. Your neighbor got that new roof, and your home insurance went up 50%. Meanwhile, plaintiff attorneys got rich. A 50% increase was bad, but at …
There’s a lot of talk about bundling your insurance these days. Bundling your insurance means writing both your car and home insurance together and getting a discount on both. The problem is most companies don’t write both car and home insurance in Florida. Does that mean you can’t bundle your insurance in Florida? We think …
It’s the month where our thoughts turn to love. When Cupid’s arrows fall from above. Valentine blesses those drawn together. To move through life in every endeavor. We know from experience rings can get lost, the stone can fall out or even get tossed. What can you do if this happens to you? Tell your …
Fema Program Can help With Burial Expenses for Covid victims. The following video, provided by FEMA, shows how you can get help when a loved one passes away from Covid 19. First step: Contact Fema You must call FEMA; there is no online application! COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Helpline844-684-6333 Hours of Operation:Monday – Friday9 a.m. to …
In Florida, the Personal Insurance market will offer plenty of challenges in 2022. Assignment of Benefits scams, Limitations on Coverage, and Advances in Digital Technology will all affect Floridians this year. Home Insurance In a word – it’s a MESS. Just trying to keep your home insured will certainly be high on your Personal Insurance …
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Happy Holidays from all of us at Cronin Insurance Agency. We hope you have a wonderful holiday season this year and a wonderful 2022! Our holiday hours this year are: Friday, December 17th: Our office is closing early, 1 PM, for our staff holiday party!Friday, December 24th: Our office is closed for Christmas Eve.Friday, December …
