Crisis with Florida: Will 2022 Bring The Collapse of Florida’s Homeowners Insurance Market?

Important insurance information for homeowners in the Sunshine Hurricane state. Homeowners insurance in Florida has always been a bit of a calamity. There is a long history of dwindling homeowners’ insurance availability in the Sunshine State, and we’d like to take some time to offer some information as to what and why there is trouble in the insurance world in...

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2022-07-15
By: Advocate Brokerage

Stay Safe! How to clean up safely after Hurricane Ida. Tips from the CDC!

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So many of our Advocate Brokerage friends and family have suffered extensive damage from the wrath of Tropical Storm Ida. We’ve seen an incredible number of basements and main floors covered in water from this storm. We wanted to provide a resource to help those of you who are looking to do a bit of clean up in the aftermath...

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2021-09-18
By: Advocate Brokerage

Keeping Your Vehicle Protected From Heavy Rains

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We have all seen images of vehicles fully submerged, after heavy rains. You may think that instances like this are rare, but the truth is, it is much more common than you think. Extreme weather patterns have caused flash flooding throughout the country. Each year see cars are damaged beyond repair right here in our own community. If there is...

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2021-07-23
By: Advocate Brokerage

The Rainy Season Can Bring Flooding: It makes sense to be prepared!

April showers bring… well, rain. April and May are our rainiest months and that kind of weather usually turns our thoughts to flooding and the damaging affects all that excess water can mean for our clients. Just a few inches of water can add up to 10's of 1000's of dollars in damage. Many people push flooding concerns out of...

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2019-05-10
By: Advocate Brokerage

Preparing for the possibility of heavy rains and flood – from Hurricane Jose

On Friday we hinted that Hurricane Jose could become a storm to worry about, well so far it has remained offshore but it is still a storm to keep an eye on.  While it may not make landfall, the storm could produce heavy rains and the coastal flooding and the tropical storm-force winds that often comes along with it.  So,...

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2017-09-19
By: Advocate Brokerage

Preparing for Irma – Important Hurricane Information For Home Owners

                      Preparing for Irma - Important Hurricane Information For Home Owners Currently Hurricane Irma is on target to be among the seven most powerful storms on record to ever cross the Atlantic Ocean.  As a result, it is no wonder that the state of Florida has already declared a state...

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2017-09-06
By: Advocate Brokerage

Preparing your Business for Irma – Important Hurricane Information For Business Owners

    With the state of emergency declared in Florida and the very real threat of Hurricane Irma upon the state, people up and down the East coast are taking notice and making plans to prepare themselves and their property for this storm. Business owners also need to take steps to protect their livelihood.  Losses that businesses incur during a...

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2017-09-06
By: Advocate Brokerage

Preparing for Irma – Keeping Your Vehicle Protected During a Hurricane

  We’ve all seen the images of vehicles submerged, reminders of the devastation Hurricane Harvey left behind.  For those of us who find ourselves in the path of Hurricane Irma, we’d like to offer some preventative tips should you have to evacuate and leave your car behind. What to do now, before the storm hits: Fill your gas tank TODAY!...

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2017-09-06
By: Advocate Brokerage

Hurricane Evacuation Kit

2017-09-06
By: Advocate Brokerage

Hurricane Evacuation Kits

With parts of Florida, Georgia & South Carolina under evacuation orders, we thought we would offer you check list of things to pack as you head out on the road. Water Non-perishable foods (canned goods, trail mix, peanut butter, crackers) Can opener Disposable silverware, paper towels First Aid Kit (bandages, pain relievers, tweezers, antibiotic ointment) Moist towelettes Portable battery-operated radio...

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2016-10-06
By: Advocate Brokerage

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